American Association of Nurse Practitioners

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) is a North American professional association formed in 2013 as a result of a merger between the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (founded in 1985) and the American College of Nurse Practitioners (founded in 1995) to provide nurse practitioners with a unified way to network and advocate their issues.

The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners was the first organization created for nurse practitioners of all specialties in the United States of America, and AANP remains the largest national membership organization for nurse practitioners in the United States. AANP seeks to represent the interests of the more than 355,000 nurse practitioners licensed to practice in the U.S. and continually advocates at local, state and federal levels for the recognition of nurse practitioners as providers of high-quality, cost-effective and personalized health care.

Welcome to all NPs, NP students and individuals or organizations interested in the NP role! AANP is your community, representing the interests of the more than 385,000 licensed NPs in the country. Together, we are working to improve patient care and advance NP practice.

NPs have been providing primary, acute and specialty health care to patients of all ages and walks of life for nearly half a century. NPs assess patients, order and interpret diagnostic tests, make diagnoses and initiate and manage treatment plans — including prescribing medications. Millions of patients choose NPs as their health care providers, with visits totaling more than 1.06 billion annually.

AANP’s Mission
AANP empowers all NPs to advance accessible, person-centered, equitable, high-quality health care for diverse communities through practice, education, advocacy, research and leadership.

AANP Leadership
Your association is led by NPs who volunteer their time and expertise to ensure that NPs and their patients have a voice wherever important health care conversations are occurring. Meet your board of directors and explore ways that you can help make a positive difference for your profession and patients.

Regional Directors and State Liaisons
Meet elected leaders from your state, territory and region who are on the front lines of health education and advocacy. If you’re interested in connecting with NPs in your area, you can access a list of NP organizations near you.

Partnering to Advance High-quality Health Care
AANP welcomes opportunities to partner with corporations and organizations to help the more than 385,000 NPs licensed to practice in the United States improve health outcomes for their patients. Thanks to the support of Corporate Council members, sponsors and exhibitors and relationships with numerous collaborative alliances, AANP continually advances toward its goal of promoting excellence in NP practice, education and research.

Position Statements
AANP has outlined a number of positions on issues of importance for NPs nationwide. In addition, AANP discussion papers offer pros and cons to enhance understanding and encourage continued discussion.

BECOME A MEMBER OF AANP

Being a part of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) is more than just a membership — it’s a real opportunity to make a measurable difference in the strength of your profession and the health of this country. When you join AANP, you are joining a movement — a vibrant, professional community that represents the interests of the more than 385,000 licensed nurse practitioners (NPs) across the U.S.

Member Benefits
From unyielding advocacy and free or significantly reduced rates on continuing education (CE) 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.

Advocacy for your practice and the greater NP role.
A comprehensive library of quality CE activities for NPs of all specialties and experience levels — at free or significantly reduced rates for members.
Exclusive discounts and savings.
Free online NP journal subscriptions.
So much more!

CONTACT AANP

Address: 5901 Vega Ave, Austin, TX 78735
Phone: (512) 442-4262