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The Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Meaningfully Impacting Health Care and the NP Role

The Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP) is dedicated to the global advancement of NPs and the high-quality health care they deliver. Comprised of recognized NP leaders who have made outstanding contributions to NP education, policy, clinical practice or research, the Fellows work toward furthering the NP profession, developing NP leaders of the future and enhancing AANP's mission.


About the AANP Fellows

Established by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) in 2000, the Fellows of the AANP (FAANP) is dedicated to the global advancement of NPs and the high-quality health care they deliver. By engaging recognized NP leaders who have made outstanding contributions to NP education, policy, clinical practice or research, and developing NP leaders of the future, we are furthering the NP profession while enhancing AANP's mission.

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From the FAANP Forum quarterly newsletter to the Fellows podcast, the news section is your source for all things FAANP.

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Becoming a Fellow

Have you made significant accomplishments and contributions to advancing the NP role? Learn what it takes to become an AANP Fellow.

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Fellows Programs and Initiatives

Whether it’s a research roundtable or strategizing Think Tank event, NP Fellows explore innovative ways to advance the NP profession. Explore papers, video modules and other work we’re engaged in to keep AANP members, Fellows and others informed and inspired.

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