Protect Your Nursing License With Amy Siple
Amy Siple is a national speaker and author on healthcare issues that impact older adults and the empowerment of healthcare givers. She has served the primary care needs of residents in long-term care as a nurse practitioner for over 25 years. Three Kansas Governors have appointed Amy to serve on boards and task forces to represent the needs of older adults and she currently serves as the Chair for the Kansas board for Adult Care Home Executives. Amy is a TEDx speaker and a content expert for Project Echo. Under her leadership, as President of the Kansas Advanced Practice Nurses Association, Kansas became the 26th state to pass full practice authority for APRNs in 2022. She was given the AANP state award for excellence in 2023. Amy is a certified John Maxwell leadership speaker, coach, and trainer. In 2024 Amy was given the Healthcare Hero Award by the Wichita Business Journal.
Scott and Amy have been married for 33 years. They have two children and four grandchildren. They enjoy gardening and serving the Lord and their local community.
Episode Summary:
In this powerful episode of Don’t Eat Your Young, host Beth Quaas sits down with nurse practitioner, educator, and healthcare leader Amy Siple to share her shocking story. After 30+ years of spotless nursing service, Amy’s career was nearly destroyed due to a clerical licensing error during her husband's cancer treatment. Together, they uncover the harsh realities of board investigations, license renewals, and the lack of protections for nurses.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- Why nurse licensing boards aren't your ally during investigations
- How failing to renew a license on time can result in accusations of unprofessional conduct
- The critical importance of malpractice insurance license protection riders
- How public shaming and broken systems are driving compassionate nurses out of practice
Resources & Links:
Connect with Amy Siple on LinkedIn and Youtube.
Visit Amy's website.
Amy Siple’s article about nurse practitioner-led care can be found on PubMed.
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