Membership in the premiere professional association for nurse practitioners (NPs) provides unparalleled advantages, value and support for your practice. Browse the essential benefits of membership with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) below.
Free Online Subscriptions to Two NP Journals
Read the Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (JAANP) and The Journal for Nurse Practitioners (JNP) online.
Clinical Reference Tools
Enjoy member-exclusive discounts on UpToDate®, DynaMed Plus® and VisualDx®.
Clinical Resources by Therapeutic Area
Use tools and resources designed to assist you in caring for your patients, from acute care to women’s health.
Government Affairs Update Newsletter
Follow AANP’s Government Affairs newsletter to stay up to date on policy changes and important NP issues.
AANP CE Center
Access a wide selection of continuing education (CE) activities presented by leading experts — available at no cost or at significantly discounted rates for members.
Gear Up for Success as a Nurse Practitioner Guide
An invaluable resource for students, this guide provides tips to assist prospective NPs as they advance through rigorous academic programs and enter clinical practice.
AANP Student Education and Training (AANP SET)
Access an online experience designed to complement NP student education and training. This site provides AANP NP Student members with complimentary resources on demand — through the AANP SET learning center — to enhance clinical, professional and leadership competencies.
Course of the Month
AANP members enjoy free access to a new CE activity each month through the Course of the Month program, providing up to 12 contact hours of free CE credit throughout the year!
Grants and Scholarships for NPs
Apply for AANP grants and scholarships, with more than $100,000 in professional funding available annually.
AANP JobCenter
Browse open NP positions and connect with companies looking to hire.
Discount on Certification
Enjoy a $75 discount on applications for American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) certification and recertification.
AANP Communities
Instantly connect with like-minded NP colleagues for discussion, document sharing, collaboration and networking in one of 28 different topic areas.
AANP Conferences and Events
Enjoy a registration discount greater than the cost of membership to attend AANP’s national, fall and health policy conferences.
Advocacy Center
Make your voice heard with this easy-to-use tool for contacting your federal representatives on key issues relevant to the NP role.
Critical Work Behind the Scenes
Receive the benefits of AANP’s state and federal advocacy, public education and workforce research teams as they continue to advocate for the NP role in all areas of practice.