Nurse Approved Certification and the National Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneur Network Launch Strategic Referral and Co-Curated Event Partnership

New partnership connects NP practice owners with trusted quality certification resources and expands joint educational programming for the NP entrepreneur community

BOSTON, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneur Network (NNPEN) and Nurse Approved Certification LLC today announced a new strategic partnership designed to give nurse practitioner (NP) entrepreneurs greater access to trusted resources, joint education, and visibility as they build and grow their practices.

Effective September 10, 2026, the partnership brings together NNPEN's national community of NP practice owners and entrepreneurs with Nurse Approved's quality certification framework. The two organizations will refer members, partners, and prospective collaborators to one another and will jointly plan, market, and deliver co-curated programming — including webinars, conferences, panels, and workshops — under both organizations' names.

For NP entrepreneurs, the partnership means expanded access to vetted, high-quality resources and a wider range of educational programming developed jointly by two organizations focused on advancing NP-led practice. It also strengthens the pipeline connecting NNPEN's network of practice owners with Nurse Approved's NQSI quality framework and Nurse Approved™ Seal, helping NPs identify and align with trusted standards as they grow their businesses.

"This partnership reflects exactly the kind of collaboration NNPEN was built to champion — organizations coming together to expand what's possible for NP entrepreneurs," said Dr. Lynn Rapsilber, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, FAANP, Co-Founder and CEO of NNPEN. "Our members are building practices and businesses of their own, and this partnership gives them direct access to a trusted quality framework and new educational programming they wouldn't otherwise have."

"NNPEN has built one of the most engaged communities of nurse practitioner entrepreneurs in the country, and we're proud to formalize a relationship that lets us support that community directly," said Rebecca Love, RN, BS, MSN, FIEL, CEO of Nurse Approved Certification LLC. "This collaboration means NPs building their own practices get earlier, easier access to the quality standards and education they need to grow with confidence."

The partnership will run on an ongoing basis, with new co-curated programming and referral opportunities announced as they are developed. NP entrepreneurs and practice owners interested in learning more can look for joint announcements from NNPEN and Nurse Approved in the months ahead.

About the National Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneur Network (NNPEN)

NNPEN is a national organization supporting nurse practitioner practice owners and entrepreneurs through advocacy, education, and community. NNPEN's work spans federal regulatory advocacy, continuing education, member resources, and practice management consulting for NPs building and scaling their own ventures. Learn more at nnpen.org.

About Nurse Approved Certification LLC

Nurse Approved Certification LLC provides quality certification and standards for nursing products, services, and organizations through its NQSI framework and Nurse Approved™ Seal, helping consumers and healthcare professionals identify offerings that meet rigorous, nurse-informed quality standards.

SOURCE Nurse Approved