Dr. Bethany Robertson is a nationally recognized leader in healthcare workforce development, with a career dedicated to preparing, sustaining, and advancing the nursing and interprofessional workforce for the complex demands of modern healthcare. Her expertise spans frontline clinical practice, academic innovation, and executive system leadership, uniquely positioning her to drive scalable, evidence-based workforce solutions.
Dr. Bethany Robertson is currently the Clinical Executive at Wolters Kluwer, where she focuses on workforce transformation through data-informed education, digital integration, and transition-to-practice models. She has led large-scale initiatives that strengthen the pipeline from education to practice, improve retention, and address rural and underserved workforce gaps. Her leadership has shaped national efforts, including the development of rural nurse practitioner residency programs, quality and safety integration in academic-practice partnerships, and interprofessional education focused on real-world team training. Her programs have been recognized by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and supported by HRSA, Medline, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Dr. Robertson holds the rank of Clinical Professor at a nationally ranked school of nursing, is a Distinguished Scholar Fellow of the National Academy of Practice, a member of the National Board of Medical Examiners and was accepted into the American Academy of Nursing's 2025 Class of New Fellows.
A prolific author, keynote speaker, and sought-after advisor, Dr. Robertson’s work exemplifies how strategic workforce development can lead to better care, stronger systems, and more resilient clinicians. Dr. Robertson brings clarity and urgency to conversations around workforce innovation, workforce strategy, and digital transformation to build a more prepared and empowered healthcare workforce. She is passionate about empowering the next generation of nurses and health professionals with the tools, mindsets, and environments needed to thrive.
She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Virginia, her Master of Science in Nursing from Emory University and her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the Medical College of Georgia.
Dr. Bethany Robertson is currently the Clinical Executive at Wolters Kluwer, where she focuses on workforce transformation through data-informed education, digital integration, and transition-to-practice models. She has led large-scale initiatives that strengthen the pipeline from education to practice, improve retention, and address rural and underserved workforce gaps. Her leadership has shaped national efforts, including the development of rural nurse practitioner residency programs, quality and safety integration in academic-practice partnerships, and interprofessional education focused on real-world team training. Her programs have been recognized by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and supported by HRSA, Medline, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Dr. Robertson holds the rank of Clinical Professor at a nationally ranked school of nursing, is a Distinguished Scholar Fellow of the National Academy of Practice, a member of the National Board of Medical Examiners and was accepted into the American Academy of Nursing's 2025 Class of New Fellows.
A prolific author, keynote speaker, and sought-after advisor, Dr. Robertson’s work exemplifies how strategic workforce development can lead to better care, stronger systems, and more resilient clinicians. Dr. Robertson brings clarity and urgency to conversations around workforce innovation, workforce strategy, and digital transformation to build a more prepared and empowered healthcare workforce. She is passionate about empowering the next generation of nurses and health professionals with the tools, mindsets, and environments needed to thrive.
She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Virginia, her Master of Science in Nursing from Emory University and her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the Medical College of Georgia.