American Association of NPs
@aanp.org
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners is The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner® and the largest national professional membership organization for all NPs.
NPs — share your story with AANP! Submit your photos and written testimony here: aanp.org/shareyourstory. Thank you, Lerlyne Lewis, for sharing your inspiring testimony!
January 27, 2026 at 4:18 PM
NPs — share your story with AANP! Submit your photos and written testimony here: aanp.org/shareyourstory. Thank you, Lerlyne Lewis, for sharing your inspiring testimony!
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 AANP State Award for Outstanding Contributions! This award honors individuals who have made significant strides in advancing health care and have demonstrated efforts to advance the image, profile and visibility of NPs. Learn more: bit.ly/st-award-26.
January 23, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 AANP State Award for Outstanding Contributions! This award honors individuals who have made significant strides in advancing health care and have demonstrated efforts to advance the image, profile and visibility of NPs. Learn more: bit.ly/st-award-26.
This 8-hour CE bundle provides NPs with the essential knowledge and competencies required for DEA-mandated training on treating and managing patients with opioid and other SUDs, including the appropriate clinical use of all FDA-approved medications for SUD treatment. Learn more: bit.ly/aanp-7587.
January 22, 2026 at 4:05 PM
This 8-hour CE bundle provides NPs with the essential knowledge and competencies required for DEA-mandated training on treating and managing patients with opioid and other SUDs, including the appropriate clinical use of all FDA-approved medications for SUD treatment. Learn more: bit.ly/aanp-7587.
Thank you, Dr. Monica Barfield, for sharing your inspiring testimony! NPs — submit your photos and written testimonies and help AANP amplify The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®: aanp.org/shareyourstory.
January 20, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Thank you, Dr. Monica Barfield, for sharing your inspiring testimony! NPs — submit your photos and written testimonies and help AANP amplify The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®: aanp.org/shareyourstory.
AANP President Dr. Valerie Fuller attended a White House event spotlighting the Rural Health Transformation Program and the critical role NPs play in expanding rural health care access nationwide. Read more: bit.ly/aanp-wh.
January 16, 2026 at 5:34 PM
AANP President Dr. Valerie Fuller attended a White House event spotlighting the Rural Health Transformation Program and the critical role NPs play in expanding rural health care access nationwide. Read more: bit.ly/aanp-wh.
Nurse practitioners secured the top spot across three U.S. News & World Report best jobs rankings. For the third consecutive year, the NP role ranks #1 for Best Job, Best Health Care Job and Best STEM Job. Learn more: bit.ly/bestjobs26.
January 15, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Nurse practitioners secured the top spot across three U.S. News & World Report best jobs rankings. For the third consecutive year, the NP role ranks #1 for Best Job, Best Health Care Job and Best STEM Job. Learn more: bit.ly/bestjobs26.
Thank you, Dr. Erin Noonan, for helping increase awareness of the NP role by sharing your story with AANP! NPs — submit your photos and written testimonies here: aanp.org/shareyourstory.
January 13, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Thank you, Dr. Erin Noonan, for helping increase awareness of the NP role by sharing your story with AANP! NPs — submit your photos and written testimonies here: aanp.org/shareyourstory.
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"We can't afford to lose future clinicians." -- Valerie Fuller, PhD, DNP, president of @aanp.org, discussing possible consequences from excluding #nursing as a professional degree for student loan programs.
www.medpagetoday.com/publichealth...
www.medpagetoday.com/publichealth...
Nursing Shortage Could Worsen, Thanks to Change in Student Loan Programs
Revised definition of 'professional' would affect all RNs
www.medpagetoday.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:25 PM
"We can't afford to lose future clinicians." -- Valerie Fuller, PhD, DNP, president of @aanp.org, discussing possible consequences from excluding #nursing as a professional degree for student loan programs.
www.medpagetoday.com/publichealth...
www.medpagetoday.com/publichealth...
We’re thrilled to welcome Robert Costa to the 2026 AANP Health Policy Conference — Emmy Award–winning journalist, Chief Washington Analyst for CBS News and #1 NYT bestselling author. Get insider perspective straight from D.C. Seats are filling fast — register now! aanp.org/hpc26
January 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome Robert Costa to the 2026 AANP Health Policy Conference — Emmy Award–winning journalist, Chief Washington Analyst for CBS News and #1 NYT bestselling author. Get insider perspective straight from D.C. Seats are filling fast — register now! aanp.org/hpc26
AANP released its top five health care trends for 2026, highlighting how innovative technologies and care models will make health care more personalized, more accessible and more focused on activities of patients’ everyday lives. Learn more: bit.ly/trends-2026.
January 8, 2026 at 4:22 PM
AANP released its top five health care trends for 2026, highlighting how innovative technologies and care models will make health care more personalized, more accessible and more focused on activities of patients’ everyday lives. Learn more: bit.ly/trends-2026.
This holiday season, hear this special message from AANP President Valerie Fuller, PhD, DNP. And from all of us at AANP, happy holidays!
December 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
This holiday season, hear this special message from AANP President Valerie Fuller, PhD, DNP. And from all of us at AANP, happy holidays!
On the latest episode of NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, endocrinology experts Sara MacLeod and Shannon Idzik explore the science and strategy behind effective obesity care, offering practical, evidence-based insights clinicians can apply right away. Listen now: aanp.org/podcast.
December 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
On the latest episode of NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, endocrinology experts Sara MacLeod and Shannon Idzik explore the science and strategy behind effective obesity care, offering practical, evidence-based insights clinicians can apply right away. Listen now: aanp.org/podcast.
Thank you, Dr. Arlene Wright, for sharing your inspiring testimony of leadership and advocacy! NPs — submit your photos and written testimony and tell us about your role and what inspired you to become an NP. aanp.org/shareyourstory
December 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Thank you, Dr. Arlene Wright, for sharing your inspiring testimony of leadership and advocacy! NPs — submit your photos and written testimony and tell us about your role and what inspired you to become an NP. aanp.org/shareyourstory
Nominations for the 2026 AANP National Leadership Awards open Jan. 5! The prestigious Sharp Cutting Edge Award and Towers Pinnacle Award recognize the achievements of individuals who have made a positive difference for NPs and their patients. Learn more: aanp.org/national-awards.
December 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Nominations for the 2026 AANP National Leadership Awards open Jan. 5! The prestigious Sharp Cutting Edge Award and Towers Pinnacle Award recognize the achievements of individuals who have made a positive difference for NPs and their patients. Learn more: aanp.org/national-awards.
This course equips NPs with essential knowledge and practical tools to recognize, respond to and prevent female genital mutilation (FGM). Visit the AANP CE Center and explore the medical, psychological, cultural and legal dimensions of FGM. Learn more: bit.ly/aanp-fgm.
December 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
This course equips NPs with essential knowledge and practical tools to recognize, respond to and prevent female genital mutilation (FGM). Visit the AANP CE Center and explore the medical, psychological, cultural and legal dimensions of FGM. Learn more: bit.ly/aanp-fgm.
AANP invites you to the 2026 AANP National Conference at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 23-27, to experience the largest annual event for all NPs. Register today to take advantage of early registration savings — and substantial discounts exclusive to AANP members: nc.aanp.org.
December 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
AANP invites you to the 2026 AANP National Conference at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 23-27, to experience the largest annual event for all NPs. Register today to take advantage of early registration savings — and substantial discounts exclusive to AANP members: nc.aanp.org.
On this accredited episode of NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, esteemed faculty discuss vasculitis and explore strategies to support effective management of this condition — all to better enhance your practice while serving your patients well. Listen now: aanp.org/podcast.
December 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
On this accredited episode of NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, esteemed faculty discuss vasculitis and explore strategies to support effective management of this condition — all to better enhance your practice while serving your patients well. Listen now: aanp.org/podcast.
This Feb. 8-10, NPs will gather in Washington, D.C., to network, attend informative educational sessions, and meet with lawmakers. Learn about this exciting event by reading the latest article in the AANP News Feed, and register today! bit.ly/aanp-hpc26
December 9, 2025 at 11:15 PM
This Feb. 8-10, NPs will gather in Washington, D.C., to network, attend informative educational sessions, and meet with lawmakers. Learn about this exciting event by reading the latest article in the AANP News Feed, and register today! bit.ly/aanp-hpc26
Thank you, Jared Sanders, for sharing your inspiring testimony! NPs — share your story with AANP! Submit your photos and written testimony here: aanp.org/shareyourstory.
December 9, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Thank you, Jared Sanders, for sharing your inspiring testimony! NPs — share your story with AANP! Submit your photos and written testimony here: aanp.org/shareyourstory.
NPs — want to learn the latest on continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)? This course explores the expanding role of NPs in utilizing CGMs for diabetes prevention and management in the primary care setting. Sign up for this AANP CE Center activity to earn 1.2 CH of CE credit. bit.ly/aanp-cgms
December 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM
NPs — want to learn the latest on continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)? This course explores the expanding role of NPs in utilizing CGMs for diabetes prevention and management in the primary care setting. Sign up for this AANP CE Center activity to earn 1.2 CH of CE credit. bit.ly/aanp-cgms
NPs — don't miss your chance to attend this webinar to gain insight into how AI is reshaping diabetes care through advances in wearables, nutrition tools, predictive analytics and clinical decision support. Register now: bit.ly/aanp-aiwebinar.
December 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
NPs — don't miss your chance to attend this webinar to gain insight into how AI is reshaping diabetes care through advances in wearables, nutrition tools, predictive analytics and clinical decision support. Register now: bit.ly/aanp-aiwebinar.
AANP commends Senators Collins (R-ME) and Blumenthal (D-CT) for introducing the Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act. This bill will ensure timely access to care is provided to our federal workforce when they are injured on the job.
December 2, 2025 at 6:59 PM
AANP commends Senators Collins (R-ME) and Blumenthal (D-CT) for introducing the Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act. This bill will ensure timely access to care is provided to our federal workforce when they are injured on the job.
As The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, AANP wants to hear — and share — your story. Submit your photos and written testimony here: aanp.org/shareyourstory. Thank you, Sanita Burgic, for sharing your inspiring testimony!
December 2, 2025 at 4:53 PM
As The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, AANP wants to hear — and share — your story. Submit your photos and written testimony here: aanp.org/shareyourstory. Thank you, Sanita Burgic, for sharing your inspiring testimony!
The December Course of the Month is now available! Offering 1.05 CH of CE credit, this activity provides an in-depth overview of essential billing, coding and documentation practices for clinicians involved in wound and ulcer management. Learn more: bit.ly/aanp-dec-25.
December 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The December Course of the Month is now available! Offering 1.05 CH of CE credit, this activity provides an in-depth overview of essential billing, coding and documentation practices for clinicians involved in wound and ulcer management. Learn more: bit.ly/aanp-dec-25.
Thank you, Theodora Berry, for sharing your inspiring testimony! NPs — share your story with AANP! Submit your photos and written testimony and tell us about your role and what inspired you to become an NP. aanp.org/shareyourstory
November 25, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Thank you, Theodora Berry, for sharing your inspiring testimony! NPs — share your story with AANP! Submit your photos and written testimony and tell us about your role and what inspired you to become an NP. aanp.org/shareyourstory