Starting Your Own NP-Led Practice and Aesthetics: Neurotoxin 101
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Learn the essential steps to launching and managing a successful nurse practitioner-led practice. This session will cover business planning, legal considerations, credentialing, marketing strategies, and real-world insights from an experienced NP entrepreneur.
An introductory guide to aesthetic neurotoxins, this presentation covers the science, techniques, and safety protocols for administering neurotoxins like Botox. Ideal for NPs new to aesthetics or looking to expand their skill set in cosmetic injectables.
*Due to rapidly changing clinical knowledge, once purchased, you have 90 days access to complete this education.
Credits: 1.0 Contact Hours; 0.5 are Pharmacology
This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid from 8/20/2025 to 8/19/2026 . PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After taking part in this educational activity, participants should be better able to:
-LEARN THE LEGAL STEPS FOR STARTING YOUR OWN PRACTICE
-LEARN HOW TO BUILD YOUR PRACTICE'S PATIENT PANEL
-UNDERSTAND DIFFERENT AESTHETIC SERVICES AND THEIR BENEFITS
-UNDERSTAND THE BASIC INJECTION POINTS FOR AN UPPER FACE NEUROTOXIN TREATMENT
Rose Grady
FNP-C
Rose Grady is a certified family nurse practitioner practicing in central Ohio.
She received her BSN from Otterbein University in 2013 and practiced as a RN for four years before graduating with her Masters of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner degree from The Ohio State University in 2017. Rose is board-certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She has practiced family medicine since 2017 and continues to practice family medicine part time in addition to her aesthetics practice.
Rose started practicing aesthetics in 2020 as a way to add creativity to her nursing career. She has been a clinical trainer for a national aesthetics practice, educating providers on various aesthetic procedures. Rose then started her own practice, Clare Beauty + Wellness, in 2023. Clare provides in-person minimally invasive aesthetic services and telehealth wellness services, including health coaching, hormone optimization, and weight management. Rose's practice and skills are guided by integrity, safety, quality, and a love for helping others and her community.
Maddie Smith
CNP
Maddie Smith is a certified nurse practitioner practicing in the central Ohio region. She received her BSN from Otterbein University in 2013 and practiced as a critical care RN for six years before graduating with her Masters of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Otterbein University in 2019. Maddie is board-certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She has been practicing family medicine since 2019 and continues to practice family medicine part-time in addition to aesthetics.
Maddie joined Rose's practice, Clare Beauty + Wellness, in fall of 2024. She provides concierge aesthetic services as well as chemical peels, skincare consults, and conducts weight loss and wellness counseling visits.
Maddie strives to be a compassionate, thorough provider who provides both quality and individualized care for her patients. Her favorite aspects of practicing as an NP include caring for her local community, providing extensive education, and developing trusting relationships with patients to ensure they feel seen and heard.
CE/CME INFORMATION
Obtain Your Credits
To earn credits for this activity, navigate to the Content(s) tab and complete all course components in the following order: 1) watch the course presentation video; 2) complete the course evaluation; 3) pass the post-test with a score of 2/3 (66.7%) or higher. You may retake the post-test until a passing score is achieved, at which point you will be able to view/print a copy of your certificate of completion. This online certificate will also be saved within your profile 'My Courses/Certificates' -> 'Transcript/Certificates Earned' for future access.
Designation Statement
NPACE designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 contact hours, of which 0.5 is pharmacology credit. Participants should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid from 8/20/2025 to 8/19/2026
Accreditation Statement
Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Physician Associates Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid from 8/20/2025 to 8/19/2026 . PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
DISCLOSURES
Faculty
Contributing faculty, Rose Grady, FNP-C & Maddie Smith, CNP has disclosed no relevant financial relationship.
Planners
All planners and contributors involved in this educational activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Disclaimer
The material presented in this continuing education program is being made available for educational purposes only and is not intended to represent the best or only methods, medications and/or guidelines appropriate for the medical situation discussed. Rather the material is intended to present an approach, view, statement, or opinion of the presenter(s), which may be helpful, or of interest to other practitioners and should not be used by clinicians without the evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. NPACE disclaims any liability, loss, injury, or damage incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any information given in a presentation.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may mention the uses of products that are not approved by the FDA for the indication(s) being discussed. The presenter(s) are instructed to notify participants when they are discussing unapproved uses or investigational agents. The opinions related to unapproved uses of products are solely those of the presenter(s) and are not endorsed or recommended by NPACE. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Commercial Support
There is no commercial support for this activity.
