MEMBERSHIP   AANP has more than 35,000 individual members and 175 NP group members.  AANP represents the interests of the over 148,000 practicing NPs in the U.S.  Members of current group member organizations receive a $10 discount on AANP individual full membership dues. Please note:  A special category of membership, Career Starter, has been created to assist AANP student members in transitioning to practicing NPs. For more details, click on Membership above.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS   AANP is governed by an elected Board of Directors comprised of a 5 member Executive Committee and 11 regional directors who set policy for the organization.  Elected state representatives in every state serve as liaisons for AANP members and other NPs at the state and local levels.

OFFICE & Staff   AANP has two offices.  The AANP National Administration Office is located in Austin, TX and houses membership, finance, communications, conferences/meetings, education/CE, research, publications, information technology and administrative operations for the organization.  The AANP Office of Health Policy is located in the Washington, DC area and is a major resource for health policy, legislation, regulatory, political action committee (PAC) activities and practice issues affecting NPs.  Between these two offices, the AANP currently employs 50 staff members to serve the needs of members, other NPs and healthcare consumers. 
 
NATIONAL CONFERENCE   Plan time for a little fun as you join us in Orlando for the AANP 27th National Conference, June 20-24, 2012 at the Orange County Convention Center located on International Drive.  International Drive, Orlando's "Avenue of Attractions" and the lifeline of downtown Orange County, is the home to restaurants, hotels, theme parks, shopping, entertainment and more.  The I•Drive Resort Area is home to six major theme parks and 22 additional attractions - perfect for a visit packed with fun.  All of this makes Orlando a top destination to extend your stay for a bit of rest, fun, and the arts.  Plan now to bring the family or friends, and make this a memorable vacation as well as a great educational experience!  For access to current availability of sessions, immediate confirmation of session assignments, and printable receipt of payment, Register Online!  Upon payment and completion of registration, your receipt will contain a link to AANP Housing and the Access Code (attendee code) for viewing of hotel options and booking online at one of the various conference hotels within AANP Block.  AANP has arranged for discounted conference rates at all conference hotels.  These rates will be honored for reservations that occur any nights, June 16-26, 2012, based on availability.  Register now!  Click here for the registration brochure.

EDUCATION & RESEARCH   A comprehensive nationwide list of NP programs of all specialties is available on the AANP website.  AANP members receive free CE activities through a variety of resources and formats.  AANP provides continuing education approval and accreditation for hundreds of meetings and continuing education materials each year.  Qualified groups may apply to receive AANP CE Provider designation.  AANP maintains the only national NP database of all practicing NPs and conducts national surveys gathering critical data about NP demographics, workforce, practice and prescribing.  The AANPNR, created in 2002, is a national practice based research network of NPs.

PUBLICATIONS   Publications include AANP SmartBrief, a daily e-newsletter highlighting cutting-edge news impacting NPs (sign up at www.aanp.org), a monthly peer-reviewed Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (JAANP) and the NP brochure, Your Partner in Health - The Nurse Practitioner, available in English and Spanish languages.  A variety of position and policy papers are also available.
 
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS   AANP markets and advocates for NPs extensively through multiple activities such as print and broadcast media interviews, publishing position statements and position papers, providing legislative testimony and pro-actively participating in numerous partnerships, alliances and coalitions. AANP is active in supporting collaborative agreements with government agencies, organizations within nursing and other disciplines, and with healthcare industry members.  AANP exhibits at numerous national, state, and local conferences. NPFinder.com an online resource to help consumers locate NPs in their communities can be accessed here.  NP members wishing to list their practice sites where they are accepting new patients or to update information for NPFinder.com can click here.

WEBSITES & INTERNET   AANP's comprehensive website (www.aanp.org) is visited regularly and provides valuable up-to-date information, with links that direct the user to informative healthcare-related websites.  Following AANP on social media is a great way to connect with other NPs and industry professionals, stay current with the latest NP and healthcare news and to stay in touch with AANP.  We hope you’ll get involved!  To follow AANP on Twitter, like AANP’s Facebook Page or join AANP’s LinkedIn Group, click here or go to aanp.org and click on AANP & Social Media on our homepage.  Visit our recently launched account manager – MyAANP.  Located here, you can update your profile, register for the AANP National Conference, claim CE credits, access your member benefits and much more - all in one place!  Explore MyAANP and review all it has to offer.

INTERNATIONAL   AANP has a rapidly increasing international presence, welcoming international members and participating in international activities.  The AANP is a founding member of the International Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nursing Network  (INP/APNN).  The past chair of the INP/APNN core steering group is the AANP International Liaison.

FELLOWS OF THE AANP (FAANP)  The FAANP Program was established in 2000 to recognize NPs who have made outstanding contributions in healthcare practice, research, education and/or policy and to facilitate leadership within the NP profession.  A FAANP top priority is the development of mentorship and leadership programs for NPs.