What are the various membership categories?
Full Member - A registered nurse who has successfully completed                $115
an NP program and/or maintains certification as an NP with a nationally
approved certifying body.  Full members shall have the right to vote in
national and state elections.  Full members desiring to seek state or
national office must have been an AANP member in good standing for
the previous 12 months.

Recognized NP - Student Member - A nurse practitioner who has               $85
returned to school for further education qualifies as a Recognized NP –
Student Member.  Recognized NP - Student members wishing to seek
either state or national office must be an AANP member in good standing
for the previous 12 months.  If desiring to run for national office, Recognized
NP – Student members must convert to Full member status.   

How can I join AANP?

• To join online AANP online - click here.  You may use your Visa, Mastercard, or AMEX for immediate payment processing and member services.
• To Download and print the application  - click here, complete and fax or mail to AANP.                                                                     

How long is my membership good?

Memberships are for one calendar year from the date of activation/renewal and can be renewed annually.

How do I renew my membership?

You can renew your membership by any of the following methods: Online via our website by either clicking on Online Services, downloading an application via our website and mailing or faxing it to us, or calling the Membership Department.

What methods are acceptable for payment of a membership?

AANP can accept personal and business checks, money orders, and Visa, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards.

How long will it be before my membership application is processed once it is received?

Most membership applications are processed within two business days of receipt.   If you include an email address with your application, a confirmation will be emailed when your application has been processed.

As a new member, when will I receive my member number and other AANP information?

• New membership packets, which include a membership card, membership certificate
  and other membership information, are mailed out every two weeks.
  
• If you join online you will be able to print out a receipt, which shows
  your new membership number.
  
• If you join via mail or fax, you can email membership@aanp.org
  and request your membership number.  

When I renew my membership, when will I receive a new membership card?

Renewal membership cards are mailed out every two weeks.

How can I receive a new membership card if I lost my old one/my name has changed?

You can request a new card by contacting AANP Membership. You can request a card via email, fax, mail or phone. We will need your full name and current mailing address.

How do I update my name?

 In response to the rise in identity theft we have increased our security and will need official proof of your name change, either by a copy of a marriage license, copy of a divorce decree or other official memorandum. This information can be faxed to the Membership Services Department at 512-442-6469 or mailed to our Administration address.

How do I update my mailing information?

You can update your mailing information by logging into your record via Online Services at www.aanp.org.  You can also update your mailing information by contacting AANP Membership via mail, phone, fax, or email. 

What groups are current members of AANP?

 A list of current group members can be found on our website by clicking on AANP/Membership, then Group Members, then searching the Group Member Directory.

How do I know if I qualify for a $10 discount on a Full membership?

You qualify for the $10 discount on a Full membership by checking the current group member list on our website. If you are a member of any of those groups, you are eligible for the $10 discount.

What is my membership number?

Your membership number is a seven-digit number that is used to identify your member record. Please note that your member number is separate from any AANP Certification Number that you may have. An AANP Certification Number is a seven-digit number prefaced by an A, F, or G (for Adult, Family or Gerontological).

How can I obtain a copy of a receipt for my membership?

You can request a copy of a receipt of membership by contacting AANP Membership. You can request a receipt via email, fax, mail or phone. We will need your full name and current mailing address. The receipt can be sent via email, fax or mail.

Is any portion of my membership dues tax deductible?

AANP estimates that the portion of your dues that is deductible is 90%.

Student Membership

How often do I need to send proof of student status?

Proof of student status is required whenever a student membership is activated or renewed. Student status proof must be received with application or if applying online, within five (5) business days in order to maintain your membership at student member rates.

What type of proof of student status is required?

To qualify for Student or Recongized NP - Student membership, you must submit proof of student status for the current academic semester. Many university registrar’s offices have student verification forms available online for student use. AANP can also accept an official or unofficial  transcript, a copy of your schedule or tuition bill or a letter from your registrar or program director. Proof must contain your full name and verification that you are a student for the current academic semester.

Please obtain and submit your student status to the following address:  

AANP

Attn: Student Membership

PO Box 12846

Austin, TX 78711

Fax: 512-442-6469
E-mail: studentmembership@aanp.org

How do I contact AANP Student Membership?

You can contact AANP Student Membership by using the following information:

AANP Student Membership
PO Box 12846
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 512-442-4262 x 5242
Fax: 512-442-6469
E-mail:studentmembership@aanp.org

How do I contact AANP Membership?
You can contact AANP Membership by using the following information:

AANP Membership Department 
PO Box 12846
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 512-442-4262 x 5211
Fax: 512-442-6469
E-mail:membership@aanp.org