AANP Association News
Nominations for 2010 AANP election now open
AANP SmartBrief | Nov 06, 2009
The Call for Nominations for 2010 AANP election is now open. The deadline for nominations to be received by AANP is Jan. 8, 2010. Positions up for election this year are Recording Secretary, Regional Directors for Regions 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10, and State Representatives for Alabama, Arizona, California (N), California (S), Caribbean U. S. Territory, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pacific U. S. Territory, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. There are also two positions open for Nominations Committee. For more information or to submit a nomination, go to www.aanp.org and click on 2010 Election Call for Nominations.
NP Week begins on Sunday
AANP SmartBrief | Nov 06, 2009
Nov. 8 to 14 is National NP Week. The theme for this year's celebration is "Nurse Practitioners -- 125,000 Solutions to the Primary Care Shortage." The 2009 AANP National NP Week Resource Guide is available here. With health care reform at the top of the national agenda this year, there has never been a better time to demonstrate to your communities the value of NP-delivered health care. Plan now to make NP Week 2009 an event to remember.
National Memory Screening Day
AANP SmartBrief | Nov 05, 2009
AANP is a supporter of National Memory Screening Day, an annual initiative of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. The 7th annual screening day will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Community sites nationwide will offer free, confidential memory screenings and educational materials to the public. For more information or to find out how you can participate, go to www.nationalmemoryscreening.org or call 866-AFA-8484.
AANP member Diana Webber receives Cherokee Award
AANP SmartBrief | Nov 04, 2009
AANP member Diana Webber, MS, ARNP has received the 2009 National Cherokee Inspired Comfort Award. This prestigious award, given by Cherokee Uniforms, recognizes excellence in health care professionals throughout the country. Each of the recipients is chosen for their exemplary service and care to those in need -- going above and beyond what's expected of them. Webber founded the Hope Medical Clinic in Atoka, Oklahoma, providing needed health care to the local residents. In addition to researching, opening and operating the clinic and working three days a week in a pediatric clinic 130 miles from home, Webber provided clinical expertise on medical missions in 2008 to Mexico, Peru, Ecuador and Nicaragua. Congratulations to Diana for being an example of the power that a single health care professional with a vision can have on their communities, region and their fellow man a world away.
National NP Week begins Sunday
AANP SmartBrief | Nov 03, 2009
Nov. 8 to 14 is National NP Week. The theme for this year's celebration is "Nurse Practitioners -- 125,000 Solutions to the Primary Care Shortage." The 2009 AANP National NP Week Resource Guide is available here. With health care reform at the top of the national agenda this year, there has never been a better time to demonstrate to your communities the value of NP-delivered health care. Plan now to make NP Week 2009 an event to remember.
Nominations now open for AANP 2010 Election
AANP SmartBrief | Nov 03, 2009
The Call for Nominations for 2010 AANP election is now open. The deadline for nominations to be received by AANP is Jan. 8, 2010. Positions up for election this year are Recording Secretary, Regional Directors for Regions 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10, and State Representatives for Alabama, Arizona, California (N), California (S), Caribbean U. S. Territory, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pacific U. S. Territory, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. There are also two positions open for Nominations Committee. For more information or to submit a nomination, go to www.aanp.org and click on 2010 Election Call for Nominations.
Special Offer from AANP CareerLink
AANP SmartBrief | Nov 02, 2009
In recognition of National Nurse Practitioner Week, HEALTHeCAREERS and AANP are offering a discount on all positions posted on the AANP CareerLink throughout the month of November. Don't miss this opportunity to receive a discount on advertising to these highly qualified health care providers.
One week and counting until National NP Week
AANP SmartBrief | Nov 02, 2009
Nov. 8 to 14 is National NP Week. The theme for this year's celebration is "Nurse Practitioners -- 125,000 Solutions to the Primary Care Shortage." The 2009 AANP National NP Week Resource Guide is available here. With health care reform at the top of the national agenda this year, there has never been a better time to demonstrate to your communities the value of NP-delivered health care. Plan now to make NP Week 2009 an event to remember.
National NP Week Resource Guide
AANP SmartBrief | Oct 30, 2009
The 2009 AANP National NP Week Resource Guide is available here. The theme for this year is Nurse Practitioners - 125,000 Solutions to the Primary Care Shortage. With health care reform at the top of the national agenda this year, there has never been a better time to demonstrate to your communities the value of NP-delivered health care. NP Week if Nov. 8 to 14. Plan now to make NP Week 2009 an event to remember.
Professional Malpractice Liability Program
AANP SmartBrief | Oct 29, 2009
The AANP proliability Program, offered through Marsh Affinity Group Services and underwritten by Chicago Insurance Company, provides AANP members with the coverage they need at a very competitive price. As an AANP member, you may qualify for a 10% premium credit as well as extra benefits that build additional value for you. The program stands as a rock-solid safety net against the financial impact of today's malpractice lawsuits. For more information, visit proliability.com.
Have employers come to you
AANP SmartBrief | Oct 28, 2009
AANPCareerLink gives you every option to streamline your job search, including the ability to upload and post up to three versions of your resume. Keep it confidential, or post it to our databank for the added convenience of having employers seek you out. Call 888-884-8242 or email infor@healthecareers.com for more information.
Access JAANP online through Wiley InterScience
AANP SmartBrief | Oct 27, 2009
Enjoy unrestricted access to all Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners content online at Wiley Interscience. Subscribers can take advantage of this time-saving resource by logging on to www.aanp.org using your AANP member access details.
Get with the Guidelines
AANP SmartBrief | Oct 26, 2009
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners is proud to support the launch of The American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines®-Outpatient program. This virtual, multivendor program is designed to support health care professionals in providing quality care in the outpatient setting. Learn more and register now for the launch webinar Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 3 p.m. CST at www.americanheart.org/outpatient.
October issue of JAANP available online
AANP SmartBrief | Oct 20, 2009
A research study published this month analyzes patient satisfaction with retail-based health care clinics. Patients surveyed were satisfied with the level of care family nurse practitioners provide at such clinics. The high degree of patient satisfaction found indicates that this new form of entrepreneurial health care will continue to increase. Read this article and more online.
Application reviewers needed for Scholarship & Grant program
AANP SmartBrief | Oct 15, 2009
The AANP Foundation is receiving tremendous response to our 2009 Scholarship & Grant offerings! As the number of applications increases, so does the need for dedicated reviewers. If you are a current AANP member with NP faculty and/or NP preceptor experience and would like more information on becoming a reviewer, visit the AANP Foundation Web site, e-mail foundation@aanp.org or phone 623-376-9467.
October issue of JAANP now available online
AANP SmartBrief | Oct 12, 2009
A research study published this month analyzes patient satisfaction with retail-based health care clinics. Patients surveyed were satisfied with the level of care family nurse practitioners provide at such clinics. The high degree of patient satisfaction found indicates that this new form of entrepreneurial health care will continue to increase. Read this article and more online.
Application reviewers needed for Scholarship & Grant Program
AANP SmartBrief | Oct 12, 2009
The AANP Foundation is receiving tremendous response to our 2009 Scholarship & Grant offerings! As the number of applications increases, so does the need for dedicated reviewers. If you are a current AANP member with NP faculty and/or NP preceptor experience and would like more information on becoming a reviewer, visit the AANP Foundation Web site, e-mail foundation@aanp.org or phone 623-376-9467.
Are you listed where patients can find you?
AANP SmartBrief | Oct 09, 2009
AANP members have a unique way to help patients -- list your practice sites where you are accepting new patients on NPFinder.com. Since the locator site was launched in 2008, more than 85,000 people have visited the site to find an NP in their area. NP Finder has also been featured in national publications like Prevention and O - The Oprah Magazine. NPFinder.com is an exclusive AANP benefit -- one of the many products and services that AANP provides for members. To register practice site(s), AANP members should login to Members Only on the AANP Web site. Take a few minutes now to complete the information needed and let future patients know where to find you!
2010 State Award for Excellence deadline Oct. 12
AANP SmartBrief | Oct 09, 2009
Nominations are now open for the AANP 2010 State Award for Excellence. The NP State Award for Excellence is given annually to an NP in each state who has demonstrated excellence in NP clinical practice. The Advocate State Award for Excellence is given annually to an individual in each state who has made a significant contribution toward increasing awareness and acceptance of NPs. Examples of past recipients of this award have been physicians, legislators, educators, etc. NPs are also eligible for the advocate award for nonclinical practice initiatives related to leadership, precepting, policy, politics, research, education or community affairs. Deadline for nominations to be received by AANP is Oct. 12. To begin the nomination process and for more information, go to aanp.org and click on AANP State Award for Excellence 2010 Call for Nominations.
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