Call for NominationsThe NHNPA Board of Directors is seeking nominations for a Student Member At Large. If you are interested in serving the organization in this capacity we encourage you to complete the brief nomination application. Responsibilities of the Member At LargeRepresents the NP student community as a whole.To support the mission of the NHNPA to empower nurse practitioners and champion their practiceTo help lead, advocate for, and represent NPs as leaders in NH healthcareTo actively demonstrate the values of the NHNPA of integrity, excellence, leadership, respect, and service to NH N ..read more

NHNPA - Seeking Board Member NominationsNHNPA is growing and there are many ways to get engaged with our Board of Directors. We seek nominations for President-Elect, Government Affairs Committee Chair, and Members-At-Large (2 APRNs and 2 Students).  The nomination application takes less than 10 minutes to complete - we will ask three quick questions about your qualifications and prior involvement in NHNPA.  Below you will find brief descriptions of each board position. We have also shared a general overview of the expectations of all our Board members.   If you have any que ..read more

NH Board of Nursing seeking APRN Representative  There are are currently two appointed APRN seats to the Board of Nursing. NHNPA encourages APRNs who are interested in serving in this important role to contact NHNPA leadership (contactus@nhnpa.net), Interested APRNs can learn more and apply @ https://www.oplc.nh.gov/interested-becoming-oplc-board-member. The mission of the Board of Nursing is to safeguard life, health, and the public welfare of the people of this State and to protect the people of the State from the unauthorized, unqualified, and improper application of services by i ..read more

NHNPA - Seeking Board Member NominationsNHNPA is seeking nominations for two important positions on our Board of Directors - President-Elect and Legislative Affairs Committee Chair. The nomination application will take less than 10 minutes - we will ask three quick questions about your qualifications and prior involvement in NHNPA.  Below you will find brief descriptions about each board position. We have also shared a general overview of the expectations of all our Board members.  Nominations will be accepted through February 14, 2024. If you have any questions about either position ..read more

NHNPA Encourages APRNs to Nominate A Peer - NH Magazine Excellence in Nursing AwardsNotes of importance: Deadline February 2, 2024 APRNs can be nominated for any of the awards described below. These awards honor the unsung heroes of the state’s healthcare community – those who go above and beyond to comfort, heal and educate – bringing to light how critical nursing is to achieving comprehensive healthcare. 2024 EXCELLENCE IN NURSING AWARDS Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Excellence in Nursing Awards. This year, there are 16 nomination categories. Please review the category desc ..read more

We are excited to share this article co-written by Marcy Ainslie, EdD, APRN, FNP, RN. Dr. Ainslie is a nurse practitioner (NP) and Assistant Professor at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH, and in clinical practice with the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester in Manchester, NH. She also holds a NONPF fellowship.    A Decade Of Data: An Update On The Primary Care and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner And Physician Workforce   Click here to read the article ..read more

Busy Legislative Session Forecasted for NHNPA  Fueled by a team of dedicated Government Affairs Committee members, Board members, and our paid lobbyists, NHNPA is well-positioned for another successful legislative session. Once again, the organization will be introducing legislation to improve the practice environment for APRNs (more to come about this initiative soon!). We will also be collaborating with other professional associations on legislation related to workforce initiatives, barriers to practice, and the OPLC. In addition, over the coming months, our Government Affairs Committee ..read more

Busy Legislative Session Forecasted for NHNPA  Fueled by a team of dedicated Government Affairs Committee members, Board members, and our paid lobbyists, NHNPA is well-positioned for another successful legislative session. Once again, the organization will be introducing legislation to improve the practice environment for APRNs (more to come about this initiative soon!). We will also be collaborating with other professional associations on legislation related to workforce initiatives, barriers to practice, and the OPLC. In addition, over the coming months, our Government Affairs Committee ..read more

NHNPA is seeking a volunteer to serve on the State Health Assessment and State Health Improvement Plan Advisory Council. The council meets monthly. It was established by House Bill 1639 (Prior Session Legislation). NHNPA holds a valuable seat on the council to ensure that the Advanced Practice voice is brought to the table!You can learn more about the council and related legislation by clicking here.If you are interested in serving as the new NHNPA appointee please email Kim at kimmohan@nhnpa.net by Monday, October 16th.  ..read more

A Decade Of Data: An Update On The Primary Care and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner And Physician Workforce   We are excited to share this article co-written by Marcy Ainslie, EdD, APRN, FNP, RN. Dr. Ainslie is a nurse practitioner (NP) and Assistant Professor at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH, and in clinical practice with the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester in Manchester, NH. She also holds a NONPF fellowship.    Click here to read the article ..read more