लेखक: Kelly A. Goudreau

Mary C. Smolenski, Ed D, MS, FNP, FAANP, is a consultant, registered nurse, and family nurse practitioner with varied experience including graduate education, consulting, the military, primary care, independent practice, and association work with an emphasis on certification and accreditation. She is a retired Air Force reserve colonel and a fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Dr. Smolenski served as director of certification services at the ANCC for 11 years.