2023 AANP National Conference

Registration Information

In-Person Conference Registration Fees

AANP members enjoy significant savings on conference registration.

In-Person Full Conference Registration Fees

Member Type	Fees Received by May 4	Fees Received After May 4
NP Member	$595	$645
Student Member	$125	$175
Licensed NP Student Member	$515	$565
Career Starter Member	$370	$420
Retired Member	$370	$420
Associate Member	$595	$645
Non-member	$795	$845

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In-Person One-Day Conference Registration Fees

Member Type	Fees Received by May 4	Fees Received After May 4
NP Member	$360	$410
Student Member	$125	$175
Licensed NP Student Member	$320	$370
Career Starter Member	$245	$295
Retired Member	$245	$295
Associate Member	$360	$410
Non-member	$520	$570

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Cash will not be accepted for on-site registration.

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Registration Questions

Cancellation and registration policies may be found on the Terms and Policies tab. If you have a question about registration, please contact AANP.

Email: conference@aanp.org
Phone: 512-442-4262
10 a.m.-6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Fax: 512-442-6469
Mail: American Association of Nurse Practitioners
P.O. Box 12846
Austin, TX 78711

Learn and Connect With Your Colleagues

Educational Sessions

AANP is pleased to present more than 330 sessions and workshops at the in-person 2023 AANP National Conference, available Tuesday, June 20, through Sunday, June 25.

In addition, dozens of sessions from the in-person conference will be made available on demand. If you register for the in-person conference package, you can access the full on-demand package at no extra charge!

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Select Your Sessions

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CE and Pharmacology Hours

The program is under review by AANP to determine CE and pharmacology credit. Up to 34 contact hours of CE will be offered (includes one session for each time slot Tuesday through Sunday).

View 2023 Pharmacology CE Hours Per Session

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Presentation Handouts

The link to access presentation handouts will be emailed to all conference registrants by early June 2023. Registrants are encouraged to print the materials or store them on an electronic device prior to attending sessions. In addition, all handouts can be viewed using the AANP Mobile App, available for iOS and Android devices.

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Poster Presentations

Visit the Exhibit Hall for poster presentations featuring the latest evidence in the field. A detailed schedule with information on individual poster presentations will be available in the 2023 AANP National Conference Guide.

Presentation Schedule

Thursday, June 22	3-4:30 p.m.
Friday, June 23	1-2:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 24	10:30-11:45 a.m.

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“I think the conference allows you to network with your colleagues, get CE that you need for continuing education, meet different vendors and learn about the latest updates on clinical practice and guidelines. So it's definitely worthwhile.”

- Rosalyn M., Wisconsin, Member since 2008

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Industry Supported and Sponsored Events

The cost of industry-supported and sponsored (IS) events with food service presented at the 2023 AANP National Conference is not included in the conference registration fees. Non-CE product theaters are funded entirely by the supporting or sponsoring company, allowing AANP to offer some conference registrants complimentary access to a limited number of non-CE educational presentations. Due to their educational focus and guideline requirements, attendance is restricted to only conference registrants. To expedite the admittance of attendees into these events, registration will occur on-site at the entrance of each scheduled event on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no pre-registration.

View the 2023 Industry Supported and Sponsored Events

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Exhibit Hall

Make plans to visit the Exhibit Hall and explore the many resources offered:

• The AANP Plaza is your one-stop shop for AANP departments, helping you stay involved in your NP organization.
• The AANP Career Fair allows you to meet directly with employers from around the country who are searching for NPs in various specialties.
• Booths from a number of health care organizations and health tech companies help you explore new products and trends in health care.
• Industry Scientific Poster Presentations and Product Theaters keep you up to date on new research and approaches for your patients.
• The AANP Partner Pavilion provides you an opportunity to learn about the many goods and services available to AANP members.

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Experience Hands-On Learning With Conference Workshops

In addition to more than 330 CE sessions, the 2023 AANP National Conference also offers skill-enhancing workshops for hands-on learning opportunities and in-depth discussion on a variety of topics. Workshops are subject to an additional fee. Workshop attendees must also register for the corresponding conference days.

Tuesday, June 20

Advanced Suturing and Digital Blocks	$135
CMV Medical Examiner Training: Parts 1 and 2	$135
Fundamental Critical Care Support Course (FCCS)	$225
Introduction to Bedside Ultrasound	$135
Introduction to Critical Care Ultrasound	$135
Key Phrases in Spanish for the Busy Nurse Practitioner	$50
Musculoskeletal Assessment in Common Orth Conditions	$135
Office Gynecology Procedures	$135
Basic Suturing: Sew Inclined	$135
Skin Biopsy and Cryotherapy for Primary Care	$135
Urgent Care Procedure Skills	$135
Women's Sexual Health: Parts 1 and 2	$135

Additional workshops are available within the registration portal.

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Wednesday, June 21

Intermediate Medical Spanish for Health Care Providers	$50
Urgent Care Procedure Skills	$135

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Thursday, June 22

Basic Suturing: Sew Inclined	$135
Become a Pro: A Musculoskeletal Injection Toolkit	$135

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Friday, June 23

Aromatherapy: Introduction for Clinical Use	$135
Become a Pro: A Musculoskeletal Injection Toolkit	$135
Pediatric Orthopedics: Practical Knowledge and Application	$135

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Saturday, June 24

Basic to Advanced Emergency HEENT Procedures	$135
Extremity Fractures: Basic Splinting	$135

Opening General Session Keynote Speaker

Joan Higginbotham

Take your practice to new heights with insights from retired NASA astronaut, rocket scientist and electrical engineer Joan Higginbotham. As the third African American woman to travel into space, Higginbotham is a trailblazer whose 20-year career at NASA included participating in 53 space shuttle launches, contributing to the construction of the International Space Station and logging more than 300 hours in space. With executive-level experience at the intersection of science, innovation and technology, Higginbotham has received countless honors, including the National Space Medal, the Adler Planetarium Women in Space Award and the NASA Exceptional Service Medal. She was named one of Savoy Magazine’s Top Influential Women in Corporate America and one of Essence Magazine’s Top 50 Women.

During her keynote address, Higginbotham will inspire you to seize new opportunities, build resilience and thrive in high-pressure environments. She will provide valuable insights on ways to work well with diverse teams and innovate to meet emerging needs. By sharing her powerful experience overcoming barriers, Higginbotham will reveal the key to elevating your personal career and advancing the NP role.

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Plan Your Conference Schedule

The following provides a broad overview of the conference week schedule. Your personal session selections (to fill in the Concurrent Presentations time blocks) can be added.

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Monday, June 19

4-7 p.m.	Registration Open
4-7 p.m.	Speaker Ready Room Available

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Tuesday, June 20

6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.	Registration Open
6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.	Speaker Ready Room Available
7:30 a.m.-12 p.m.	Seminars and Workshops
1-5:30 p.m.	Workshops
1:30-5 p.m.	Concurrent Presentations
5:30-7 p.m.	Welcome Reception

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Wednesday, June 21

6 a.m.-5:30 p.m.	Registration Open
6 a.m.-5:30 p.m.	Speaker Ready Room Available
8:15-9:30 a.m.	Opening General Session
9:45 a.m.-12 p.m.	Concurrent Presentations
11 a.m.-2 p.m.	Uniformed Corps Chief Updates Open to Active, Retired Military and USPHS Attendees Only
12-1:15 p.m.	Lunch Non-CE Product Theaters
1:30-5 p.m.	Concurrent Presentations
1:30-5:30 p.m.	Seminars and Workshops
5:15-6:30 p.m.	Dinner Non-CE Product Theaters
5:15-6:45 p.m.	Uniformed Military Services Branch Meetings Open to Active, Retired Military and USPHS Attendees Only

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Thursday, June 22

6:30 a.m.-6:15 p.m.	Registration Open
6:30 a.m.-6:15 p.m.	Speaker Ready Room Available
6:30-7:45 a.m.	Breakfast Non-CE Product Theaters
8-11:30 a.m.	Concurrent Presentations
8 a.m.-12 p.m.	Seminars and Workshops
11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.	Lunch Non-CE Product Theaters
1:15-2:15 p.m.	Concurrent Presentations
2:30-6 p.m.	Exhibit Hall Open Unopposed time: 2:30-4:30 p.m.
3-4:30 p.m.	Attended NP Posters: Group One
4:45-5:45 p.m.	Concurrent Presentations
6-10 p.m.	Fellows Induction Ceremony and Reception Admission to the Reception Dinner is by invitation only.

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Friday, June 23

6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.	Registration Open
6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.	Speaker Ready Room Available
6:30-7:45 a.m.	Breakfast Non-CE Product Theaters
8-9 a.m.	Concurrent Presentations
9:15-10:15 a.m.	General Session: Legislative Policy Update
10:30-11:30 a.m.	Concurrent Presentations
10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.	Exhibit Hall Open Unopposed Time: 1-2:30 p.m.
11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.	Lunch Non-CE Product Theaters
1-2:30 p.m.	Attended NP Posters: Group Two
1:30-5:30 p.m.	Seminars and Workshops
2:30-4:45 p.m.	Concurrent Presentations
5-6 p.m.	Salute to the State Awards Ceremony
5-6:15 p.m.	Dinner Non-CE Product Theaters
6-7 p.m.	Salute to the States Reception for Awardees Admission is by invitation only.

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Saturday, June 24

6:30 a.m.-5 p.m.	Registration Open
6:30 a.m.-5 p.m.	Speaker Ready Room Available
6:30-7:45 a.m.	Breakfast Non-CE Product Theaters
8-10:15 a.m.	Concurrent Presentations
8 a.m.-12 p.m.	Seminars and Workshops
10:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m.	Exhibit Hall Open Unopposed Time: 10:15-11:45 a.m.
10:30-11:45 a.m.	Attended NP Posters: Group Three
11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.	Lunch Non-CE Product Theaters
1:15-3:30 p.m.	Concurrent Presentations
3:45-4:45 p.m.	General Session
5-6:15 p.m.	Dinner Non-CE Product Theaters (Tentative)

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Sunday, June 25

7:30 a.m.-12 p.m.	Registration Open
7:30-10:30 a.m.	Speaker Ready Room Available
8-11:30 a.m.	Concurrent Presentations

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“Coming to the conference, we get to meet people from all over the country and even the world — making those connections, hearing what other practitioners are doing ... and being successful at it, that helps to encourage you.”

- Sherri G., TX, Member since 1999

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AANP Housing Block

A wide selection of hotels near the convention center and throughout New Orleans is offered through the 2023 AANP National Conference Housing Block, with discounted pricing for those using this housing option.

Book Your Room

The special conference rates, ranging from $218 to $245 (single/double) plus taxes and fees per night, will be honored for conference registrants and their families for reservations covering lodging between Sunday, June 18, and Monday, June 26, based on availability. Make plans to arrive early or stay after to enjoy all that New Orleans and the surrounding area have to offer.

All reservations must be made by Wednesday, May 24, or before the block is sold out, whichever comes first. Beware of third-party room poachers misrepresenting themselves as travel agents.

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Housing Questions

The AANP Housing Center is available to answer questions from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Please use the contact form to submit your inquiry or call 864-699-0731 for assistance.

Welcome to New Orleans!

A timeless city with a unique way of life, New Orleans offers exciting nightlife, vibrant live music and distinctive cuisine, inspired by its French, African and American roots. From the moment you arrive, the city will indulge your senses and enchant your heart.

While attending the 2023 AANP National Conference at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, AANP invites you to explore New Orleans, visit its cultural attractions and celebrate everything that makes the Big Easy one of America’s most unique, authentic and enthralling destinations.

Learn More About New Orleans

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Tour New Orleans

Whether this is your first time in New Orleans or you’re a frequent guest, the city’s infectious spirit is sure to inspire you. Make the most of your national conference experience by planning ahead and scheduling one or more adventures with your colleagues.

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Additional Information

Ways to Stay Connected

AANP Mobile App

The AANP app is the best way to have the full conference schedule, your personal schedule of sessions, speaker details, handouts, events, information and so much more right at your fingertips.

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Social Media

Following AANP on social media is a great way to connect with other NPs and industry professionals, to stay current with the latest health care news and to receive conference announcements!

Connect with AANP today on:

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Be sure to join the conference conversation and share clinical pearls from the sessions you attend by using the official #AANP23 hashtag.

Registrant Communications

Receipts, notifications and updates from AANP are communicated via email. Please verify that aanp@aanp.org is in your email contact list so you never miss an important announcement.

If you are not currently receiving communications from AANP, contact conference@aanp.org.

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2023 Community Initiative

Bridge House/Grace House

Bridge House/Grace House provides gender-sensitive treatment to people who have become dependent on alcohol or drugs to help them lead sober and productive lives. Long-term residential services are offered — regardless of one’s ability to pay — in an atmosphere that promotes dignity, honor and respect. They accept monetary donations and new or gently used items for their thrift stores, including clothing, kitchen items, decorative or household items and furniture. Learn more.

AANP will provide collection bins within the conference venue to collect your new or gently used donations for Bridge House/Grace House. Thank you for supporting this AANP Special Initiative.

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Thank You to the 2023 AANP National Conference Committee Members

AANP appreciates your dedication in planning and providing advisement on this conference schedule.

Sophia Thomas, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PPCNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP (Chair)
Jessica Peck, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL, FAANP, FAAN (Board Liaison)
James L. Dickens, CAPT (retired), DNP, FAANP, FAAN
Allison Dimsdale, DNP, NP-C, AACC, FAANP
Sheryl Mitchell, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ACNP-BC, FAANP
Monica Nandwani, DNP, RN, FNP-BC
Laura Searcy, MN, APRN, PPCNP-BC, FAANP
Doug Smith, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN, FCCM
Paula Tucker, DNP, FNP-BC, ENP-C, FAANP
Colleen Walsh-Irwin, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, AACC, EBP-C, FAANP

Terms and Conditions

AANP reserves the right to change information on this webpage without advance notice.

What health and safety precautions are being taken?

To reduce the risk of infectious disease transmission, AANP will follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local guidelines or regulations in place at the time of the event.

Registration Policies

Cancellation and Refunds

All cancellation requests must be submitted to AANP no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, May 8, 2023. No refunds will be granted after this date. A refund will then be issued minus a $75 administrative fee or a $25 administrative fee for student registrations (entry-level student members only).

Request Cancellation

No Shows

If you do not cancel in writing by 11:59 p.m. ET on May 8, and you do not attend, no refund will be granted.

Housing Policies

Housing Cancellations

If you cancel your conference registration, remember to cancel your housing reservation within the AANP housing block. AANP reserves the right to remove any housing reservations that are not supported by a conference registration.

Hotel Policies

Policies are hotel specific. Please view the housing tab on this webpage for policies specific to deposits, early departure fees and cancellations.

Conference Policies

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center complies with the requirements specified by the ADA. AANP is responsible for all non-permanent accessibility requirements.

If you have any questions or require special accommodations or auxiliary aid related to a disability for your conference attendance, please notify AANP at conference@aanp.org or 512-442-4262 no later than Monday, May 16.

Animals

Live animals are prohibited within the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, other than animal(s) that serve a guide or service function as defined by the ADA. The ADA defines service animals as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.

Firearms and Weapons

Firearms and weapons are prohibited at the 2023 AANP National Conference.

Name Badges

• Registered Attendees: Registered attendees must wear their official conference name badge at all times to access conference events. There will be a $25 fee to reprint a lost badge.
• Guests of Registered Attendees: Guest Badges will be sold for $50.00 to registered attendee guests 16 or older during the 2023 AANP National Conference. Attestation of infectious disease prevention requirements apply.
  

Children

Children, including infants, under the age of 16 are not allowed in conference sessions or the Exhibit Hall due to safety concerns, audio recording and maintaining an appropriate learning environment.

Child Care

AANP does not arrange or provide child care services during the national conference. The Orange County Convention Center does not offer child care services.

Conference Attire

Attire is business casual. The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center strives to keep rooms at a comfortable temperature, but layered clothing is strongly suggested. Comfortable shoes are highly recommended.

On-Site Payment

Payment at AANP events must be made with a check or credit card. Cash payment will only be accepted on-site for AANP PAC donations.

Smoking

Smoking is prohibited in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. This includes traditional cigarettes, cigars, vaping devices and e-cigarettes.

Standing and Sitting in Classrooms

Sitting in chairs is required in classrooms for the majority of presentations due to Fire Marshal regulations. Sitting on floors is not permitted. Standing is very limited and not allowed unless there is a hands-on or networking portion of the session, or you have a medical or health condition. Please kindly inform the classroom assistant(s) if you have a medical or health condition and need to stand during part of a session.

Support the NP Role and Be a Part of the 2023 AANP National Conference

AANP, the national organization representing the interests of more than 355,000 NPs, invites you to attend the 2023 AANP National Conference! View the Industry Prospectus and the Industry Sponsored Non-CE Product Theater Prospectus to learn more about exhibit and sponsorship options for this conference.

Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with this growing, influential, professional group of health care providers.

Contact AANP Exhibit Management

Conference Summary

Stephen Ferrara Takes Helm as President of AANP as Thousands of NPs Convene in New Orleans for the 2023 AANP National Conference

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners^® (AANP) will host the largest annual conference for nurse practitioners (NPs), the 2023 AANP National Conference, on June 20-25 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The conference will advance critical solutions to the nation’s primary health care access crisis and highlight emerging health care research. The outstanding leadership of outgoing AANP President April Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN, will be recognized as Stephen Ferrara, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, assumes the AANP presidency on June 25. The event will unite thousands of NP attendees at the forefront of health care research, innovation and delivery as they engage in the latest continuing education, networking and leadership opportunities.

Credentialed media are invited to attend the conference and get to know the solutions NPs offer to expand high-quality health care access, address health care disparities and support provider well-being. This conference highlights why more states are implementing Full Practice Authority (FPA) for NPs, thereby improving access to care for millions of patients, and why five more states passed FPA licensure laws in just the past 2.5 years. NPs provide lifesaving care, and for the second year in a row, U.S. News & World Report ranked the NP role as the No. 1 job in health care.

Credentialed media who attend the conference will receive free conference admission, access to selective sessions and exhibits and admittance to a dedicated on-site press room. The AANP housing block rate is available to media if reserved before May 24.

WHO: American Association of Nurse Practitioners^®

WHAT: 2023 AANP National Conference
Restoring, Recharging and Renewing the Nurse Practitioner Community

WHERE: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA

WHEN: June 20-25

WHY:

• Hear from incoming AANP President Dr. Stephen Ferrara and outgoing president Dr. April Kapu.
• Interview AANP leaders and network with practicing NPs from across the country.
• Attend select dynamic, educational sessions and workshops — on topics such as pediatric mental health screening; the latest anti-obesity medications; and digital diabetes — the future of diabetes of care.
• See why more than 200 exhibitors will showcase innovative products and services.

REGISTER: By Monday, June 5, using the RSVP form.

RESOURCES:

• All About NPs.
• AANP Position Statements and Papers.

CONTACT: Bryan Black, bblack@aanp.org.
Mary Ann McClain, mmcclain@aanp.org.