About FAANP

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.

FAANP 2020-2021 Leadership

The FAANP is comprised of NP leaders from across the country, so it comes as a great honor with even greater expectations to be an Officer of FAANP or member of a standing committee.

Meet the FAANP Leadership

Meet the Fellows

Learn more about the 874 Fellows and their contributions to the NP role by browsing their bios or watching FAANP videos.

Meet the Fellows

FAANP History

Discover the how the FAANP began, its purpose and why it's such an important contributor to AANP and the NP role.

History of the FAANP

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.

Explore FAANP Initiatives

Induction Ceremony Information

The FAANP inducts new members each year at the AANP national conference. Here you can find information about the induction ceremony and browse the programs from the past several years.

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FAANP Operating Guidelines

View the official charge of purpose, requirements for membership, rules for elections and everything else that governs how the FAANP functions.

View the FAANP Operating Guidelines

FAANP FAQ

Questions about the Fellows? Find answers here.

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