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Jul 06, 2022, 11:07 ET Poll Shows Patients Overwhelmingly Support Nurse Practitioner Working to the Full Extent of Their Education

Patients and health care providers continue to express their support of nurse practitioners and the need for greater access to NP-delivered care. The ...

Jun 28, 2022, 09:02 ET American Association of Nurse Practitioners President Recognized as One of the Most Influential Clinical Executives

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) applauds the selection of AANP President April N. Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM,...

Jun 21, 2022, 10:02 ET Nurse Practitioners Gather in Orlando for the 2022 AANP National Conference, June 21-26

Today, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) national conference opens in Orlando, Florida, where NPs will engage in more than 350...

Jun 07, 2022, 21:40 ET AANP Statement on U.S. House of Representatives Passage of H.R. 6087

Today, American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) President April N. Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN, issued the following...

Jun 07, 2022, 15:48 ET AANP Statement on U.S. House of Representatives Consideration of H.R. 6087

Today, American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) President April N. Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN, issued the following...

Apr 15, 2022, 13:27 ET Kansas Law Strengthens Patient Access to Health Care

With a stroke of the governor's pen, access to high-quality health care just improved for patients in Kansas. Today, Gov. Laura Kelly signed House...

Apr 11, 2022, 09:02 ET State of New York Grants Full and Direct Access to Nurse Practitioners

When New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the state budget into law, it secured improved health care access for residents in the state. New York joins...

Apr 07, 2022, 11:21 ET NURSE PRACTITIONER, NO. 1 RANKED HEALTH CARE JOB, REPORTS INCREASE IN NUMBERS

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) today released new data showing the current number of nurse practitioners (NPs) licensed to...

Mar 21, 2022, 12:57 ET AANP Applauds Signing of Law to Support Health Care Workers Suffering From Burnout

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) applauds the signing of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act to support...

Mar 10, 2022, 10:00 ET New Survey Shows Kansans Strongly Support Legislation Granting Patients Choice and Access to Nurse Practitioners

As Kansas considers legislation, House Bill 2279, to address primary care provider shortages, a new statewide survey of Kansas voters shows broad...

Feb 18, 2022, 22:19 ET AANP Applauds Congress for Passing Bill That Provides Support for Health Care Workers Suffering From Burnout

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) applauds the final congressional passage of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider...

Jan 11, 2022, 16:27 ET AANP Applauds U.S. News & World Report Ranking of Nurse Practitioners as "Best Health Care Job" in 2022

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) is celebrating the news that U.S News & World Report has ranked the nurse practitioner (NP)...

Jan 05, 2022, 10:34 ET AANP: Five Health Care Trends to Watch in 2022

Nurse practitioners (NPs) are trusted health care providers. They are on the forefront of education and innovation of new and effective models of...

Nov 10, 2021, 11:12 ET AANP Honors Veterans on Veterans Day During National Nurse Practitioner Week

In recognition of Veterans Day, which falls during National Nurse Practitioner Week (NP Week), Nov. 7-13, the American Association of Nurse...

Nov 04, 2021, 10:30 ET Governors Across U.S. Honor Nurse Practitioners (NPs) for Lifesaving Care During NP Week

More than 40 U.S. governors and other elected leaders have already issued proclamations and certificates honoring NPs for going the extra mile in...

Oct 22, 2021, 13:08 ET University of South Carolina College of Nursing, Faculty and Students Honored by American Association of Nurse Practitioners for Life-Saving Efforts During COVID-19

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) honored the life-saving efforts of University of South Carolina (UofSC) College of Nursing...

Aug 04, 2021, 14:47 ET Delaware Law Expands Health Care Access, Choice

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) applauds the legislative action taken by Governor John Carney and the Delaware General...

Aug 02, 2021, 10:00 ET AANP Supports Employers Who Mandate Vaccinations To Stop The Spread Of COVID-19

he American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) Board of Directors has passed a resolution to support the efforts of employers to create a...

Jun 29, 2021, 15:55 ET April Kapu Assumes Presidency of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP), the largest professional membership organization representing the nation's 325,000 licensed...

Jun 17, 2021, 14:30 ET AANP Unveils New Ad Campaign Highlighting Real Patients Whose Lives Were Saved by Nurse Practitioners

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP), the largest professional membership organization representing the nation's 325,000 licensed...

May 25, 2021, 17:56 ET AANP Congratulates Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) congratulates newly confirmed Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure of the Centers for...

May 17, 2021, 15:00 ET AANP Applauds National Academy of Medicine Recommendations for Future of Nursing

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP), the largest association for nurse practitioners (NPs) of all specialties, lauds the National ...

May 12, 2021, 10:00 ET American Association of Nurse Practitioners Honors the Nursing Profession on International Nurses Day

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) joins with a grateful nation in recognizing National Nurses Week, which is dedicated to...

May 11, 2021, 11:08 ET Nurse Practitioners (NPs) Urge Patients, Policymakers to Prioritize Mental Health During Mental Health Awareness Month

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) is encouraging Americans to prioritize their mental health and to seek out screening and...

May 04, 2021, 10:00 ET More Than 325,000 Nurse Practitioners (NPs) Licensed in the United States

The NP profession continues to grow, according to AANP, which released the new national NP count today. As of December 2020, it is estimated that a...