Marcy Ainslie EdD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP
Dr. Ainslie is an Assistant Professor on the tenure track at the University of New Hampshire, with prior experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program track coordinator. Her research focuses on aligning nurse practitioner (NP) education with the dynamic needs of clinical practice. With over 25 years of clinical experience in endocrinology, family practice, urgent care, and medication-assisted therapy for substance use disorders, Dr. Ainslie integrates her expertise in research, teaching, and clinical practice to advance NP education and practice.
As a Senior Fellow for the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF), Dr. Ainslie led efforts to implement competency-based assessment across NP programs nationwide—a mission she continues to champion today. She is a frequent presenter, sharing her scholarship and expertise with state, national, and international organizations.
Dr. Ainslie also serves as Chair of the Aquifer™ Task Force for NP Curriculum and was nationally selected to serve on the AACN subgroup on progression indicators, contributing to the development of behavioral expectations that demonstrate competency attainment across all nursing roles.