Laura Cline, DNP, FNP-BC, CPNP

Dr. Laura Cline, DNP, FNP-BC, CPNP, is a distinguished nurse practitioner, educator, researcher, entrepreneur, and healthcare leader dedicated to advancing nursing education, clinical innovation, and patient-centered care. She serves as Assistant Professor and Chair of Admissions at the MGH Institute of Health Professions School of Nursing, where she educates, mentors, and prepares the next generation of nurse practitioners. She is also the Founder and Medical Director of MedCline Wellness, PLLC, a fully virtual telehealth practice specializing in medical weight management, GLP-1 therapy, menopause hormone therapy, and evidence-based primary care. MedCline Wellness serves patients throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, and Vermont, with additional state licensure, including New York, in progress to further expand access to high-quality virtual healthcare.

Dr. Cline's educational journey reflects her lifelong commitment to academic and professional excellence. She earned both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing from the MGH Institute of Health Professions, followed by a Post-Master's Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate from the University of Massachusetts Boston and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Simmons University. In 2026, she became board eligible as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE). Among the most meaningful milestones of her career has been returning to the MGH Institute as a faculty member. Having once been a student there, she now teaches, mentors, and advises future nurse practitioners at the very institution that helped shape her career—a true full-circle achievement that reflects both her commitment to giving back and the confidence her alma mater has placed in her to educate future healthcare leaders.

Alongside her academic leadership, Dr. Cline maintains an active clinical practice and has served as a Family Nurse Practitioner with Mass General Brigham Urgent Care, PhysicianOne Urgent Care, Carbon Health, and ACO Health Solutions, as well as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Boston Children's Hospital. Her commitment to improving patient care extends beyond clinical practice through extensive research, multiple clinical trials, and a growing portfolio of peer-reviewed publications focused on cardiovascular health, heart failure management, obesity medicine, menopause care, and healthcare equity. She is also a published book chapter author and an invited speaker at five or more national and international conferences each year, where she shares evidence-based strategies that advance nursing education, clinical practice, and patient outcomes.

Committed to leadership, mentorship, and service, Dr. Cline combines innovative telehealth delivery with compassionate, evidence-based care through MedCline Wellness while helping shape the future of nursing education through admissions leadership, curriculum development, and student mentorship. Her dedication to excellence has earned her numerous honors, including the America's Best in Medicine Award, Excellence in Teaching Award, Pillars of Excellence Award, Excellence in Advising Award, and the prestigious DAISY Award for Excellence in Nursing Education. She is an active member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, the New England League for Nurse Educators, and The Menopause Society. Whether educating future nurse practitioners, leading innovative research, conducting clinical trials, expanding access to care through telehealth, or presenting on national and international stages, Dr. Cline continues to advance the nursing profession through scholarship, innovation, and compassionate, evidence-based care.

• Simmons University - D.N.P., 2020
• University of Massachusetts Boston - Post-Master's Certificate, 2017
• MGH Institute of Health Professions - M.S., 2014
• MGH Institute of Health Professions - B.S., 2013
• Eastern Nazarene College - B.A., 2010
• Eastern Nazarene College - B.S., 2010
• MGH Institute of Health Professions - C.N.E.

• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) – American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP) – Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)
• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) – Board Eligible
• Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) Candidate
• DEA License: MC3678197
• Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR): MC1035762N

• America’s Best in Medicine Award Winner (2026)
• Excellence in Teaching Award – MGH Institute of Health Professions (2026)
• Pillars of Excellence Award – MGH Institute of Health Professions (2026)
• Excellence in Advising Award – MGH Institute of Health Professions (2025)
• DAISY Award for Excellence in Nursing Education – MGH Institute of Health Professions (2024)
• Acceleration Academy Graduate – MGH Institute of Health Professions (2024)

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (2014–Present)
• The Menopause Society (2025–Present)
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)
• New England League for Nurse Educators (NELNE)

• Dedicated to mentoring future nurse practitioners and healthcare leaders through academic teaching and clinical supervision
• Provides clinical mentorship and preceptorship for advanced practice nursing students
• Participates in nursing education initiatives focused on improving healthcare access and patient outcomes
• Supports professional development and advancement within the nursing community

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

• Cline, L. (April 2026). Nurse-Driven Zone-Based Heart Failure Protocol in Skilled Nursing Facilities: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Journal of Cardiovascular and Cardiology.
• Cline, L. (Accepted June 2026; pending publication). Under-prescribing of Menopausal Hormone Therapy in the Peri- and Post-Menopausal Patient: A Call to Action for Nurse Practitioners. Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecological Research.
• Cline, L.Nurse Practitioner–Led Integration of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists in Patients with Obesity-Related Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: A Prospective Clinical Effectiveness Study.The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. Under review (2026).
• Soucy, G., Robichaux, C., Stake-Doucet, N., Bernstein, S. L., Ciesielski, S., Cline, L., Fontenot, J., Kieran, K., Lucey, J., Morris, D., et al. (November 2025). Truth, Trust, and Selective Solidarity in Nursing. Health Equity.
• Cline, L. (August 2025). Literature Review: Admission Rates for Patients Over 50 with Congestive Heart Failure. COJ Nursing & Healthcare.

Book Chapter

• Ruggiero, K. M., Ruggiero, M. S., & Cline, L. B. (2021). Chapter 14: Common Allergies and Immunodeficiencies Seen in Pediatric Primary Care. In Fast Facts Handbook for Pediatric Primary Care: A Guide for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. New York, NY: Springer Publishing.