Dr. Vicky Stone-Gale was the first licensed autonomous Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Florida and has dedicated much of her career to advancing APRN practice through legislative advocacy, regulatory leadership, and professional service. She spent many years advocating for full practice authority, including providing testimony and expert guidance on issues affecting advanced practice nursing and healthcare access.
Dr. Stone-Gale serves as Associate Professor and Assistant Department Chair of Family Nursing at Frontier Nursing University. In addition to her leadership responsibilities, she is the Course Coordinator for Primary Care I and contributes extensively to university governance through service on institutional committees. Alongside her academic career, she has maintained an active clinical practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner for more than 34 years.
She received her Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) from Barry University and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Stone-Gale holds board certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). She is also a Fellow of both the National Academies of Practice (FNAP) and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP).
A nationally recognized leader in advanced practice nursing regulation, Dr. Stone-Gale serves as Chair of the North Probable Cause Panel for the Florida Board of Nursing and is widely regarded for her expertise in nursing licensure and disciplinary processes. She currently serves as President of the South Florida Council of Advanced Practice Nurses.
Dr. Stone-Gale is also committed to advancing nursing education and scholarship through national service. She serves as an abstract and scholarship reviewer for several professional organizations and currently serves on the Nominating Committees for both the Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.