About the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP)

Your National Nurse Practitioner (NP) Community

Welcome to all NPs, NP students and individuals or organizations interested in the NP role! AANP is your community, representing the interests of the more than 461,000 licensed NPs in the country. Together, we are working to improve patient care and advance NP practice.

AANP's Mission

AANP empowers all NPs to advance accessible, person-centered, equitable, high-quality health care for diverse communities through practice, education, advocacy, research and leadership.

Learn more about AANP and the progress your membership makes possible.

AANP Leadership

Your association is led by NPs who volunteer their time and expertise to ensure that NPs and their patients have a voice wherever important health care conversations are occurring. Meet your board of directors and explore ways that you can help make a positive difference for your profession and patients.

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Regional Directors and State Liaisons

Meet elected leaders from your state, territory and region who are on the front lines of health education and advocacy. If you’re interested in connecting with NPs in your area, you can access a list of NP organizations near you.

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Partnering to Advance High-quality Health Care

AANP welcomes opportunities to partner with corporations and organizations to help the more than 461,000 NPs licensed to practice in the United States improve health outcomes for their patients. Thanks to the support of Corporate Council members, sponsors and exhibitors and relationships with numerous collaborative alliances, AANP continually advances toward its goal of promoting excellence in NP practice, education and research.

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Position Statements

AANP has outlined a number of positions on issues of importance for NPs nationwide. In addition, AANP discussion papers offer pros and cons to enhance understanding and encourage continued discussion.

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Join the Conversation on Social Media

AANP wants to hear from you on the largest social media networks, where association members, NPs, NP students, patients and even some legislators gather to discuss important health care issues. Join the conversation to receive timely information and to share your thoughts with fellow NPs.

Connect on Social Media

Press Room: Resources for the Media and Public Awareness Campaigns

Are you interested in reporting on one of the fastest-growing roles in primary, acute and specialty health care? Would you like to learn more about the critical role NPs play in expanding patient access to high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered care? AANP can help by providing data, connecting you with experts and clarifying information about the NP role and trending health issues. You can also access recent public awareness campaigns to learn more about the NP role.

Explore AANP's Press Room