Strategic Focus
Mission
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) empowers all nurse practitioners (NPs) to advance accessible, person-centered, equitable, high-quality health care for diverse communities through practice, education, advocacy, research and leadership.
Core Purpose
To promote high-quality health care for all.
Core Values
Integrity
Trust
Transparency
Accountability
Ethical Commitment
Reliability
Respect
Excellence
Meet and Exceed Expectations
Continuous Improvement
Identify and Document Best Practices
Promote High-quality Outcomes
Professionalism
Personal and Professional Accountability
Unity Within Our Profession
Discipline
Inclusivity
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Leadership
Innovative
Proactive
Visionary
Stewardship
Service
Dedication to Our Profession
Provide an Exceptional Member Experience
Enduring Commitment to AANP members, Patients and Communities
AANP P.E.A.R.L.
Five core components are represented by the acronym known as AANP's PEARL — practice, education, advocacy, research and leadership. To help advance the NP role and ensure the success of all members, AANP provides valuable resources aligned with the AANP PEARL.
Strategic Plan
Members get more! View AANP's four overarching goals, including detailed objectives and the strategies necessary to ensure success.