Barbara C. Phillips, APRN, GNP, FNP‐BC, FAANP is a nurse practitioner, business coach, clinical hypnotherapist, and a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

For the past 12 years, she has provided education, resources, and support to Advanced Practice Nurses on the business of healthcare and leadership, including how to start and operate a practice and business.

She is an accomplished speaker, known for her engaging style teaching workshops, courses, and presenting at conferences.

A published author, she has written articles for various publications and websites, including NPBusiness.org, the business blog for APNs. Barbara is the creator of numerous business courses for nursing professionals that can be found on ClinicianBusinessInstitute.com.

She passionately advocates for advanced practice clinicians to develop their business acumen and leadership skills, no matter if employed or working for themselves.