Nicole Schumacher MSN, FNP-C, ANVP-BC is a Neurovascular Nurse Practitioner and educator dedicated to advancing stroke care, improving patient outcomes, and fostering Advanced Practice Provider (APP) scholarship through education, research, and leadership. She is currently pursuing her PhD, with a research focus in neurovascular disease, and has over three years of experience as a Neuro Nurse Practitioner. Nicole is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) and Advanced Neurovascular Practitioner (ANVP-BC) and is dedicated to improving healthcare delivery, patient outcomes, and APP advancement to lead and advocate in the neurovascular community.