There are countless benefits that come with being a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP), endless ways to get involved and many things to learn about your new association, but here are a few things you can do right now to get started:
AANP's mission is to empower all NPs to advance accessible, person-centered, equitable, high-quality health care for diverse communities through practice, education, advocacy, research and leadership. This mission means:
AANP's Federal Advocacy:
Federal legislation has a direct impact on the NP role — and the patients they serve. That’s why AANP's legislative team represents NPs and their patients on critical issues related to licensure, access to care, patient safety, health care reform, reimbursement and other concerns.
AANP's 2022 State Policy Priorities:
From unyielding advocacy to valuable discounts and exclusive networking opportunities, AANP member benefits support you in all areas of practice and throughout your career so that you can focus on what you do best—providing an unparalleled level of care to your patients.