What are the various membership categories?
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Full Member - A registered nurse who has successfully completed an NP program and maintains certification as an NP with a nationally approved certifying body. Full members shall have the right to vote in national and state elections. Full members desiring to seek state or national office must have been an AANP member in good standing for the previous 12 months. Members of current AANP Group Organizations are eligible for a $10 discount (applies to Full Membership category only).
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$125 |
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Career Starter - A newly graduated NP who has completed one year as an AANP student member. Career Starter members shall have the right to vote and hold elected office at the state level.
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$95 |
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Associate Member - A person who is not an NP but who is interested in fostering the objectives of AANP and the NP profession qualifies as an Associate Member. Associate Members do not have the right to vote or hold office.
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$125 |
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Retired Member - A nurse practitioner who has retired from NP practice. Retired members shall have the right to vote in state elections. Retired members may hold office at the state level after being an AANP member in good standing for the previous 12 months.
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$55 |
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Student Member - A student currently enrolled in an entry-level program that prepares NPs. Student Members shall have the right to vote in state elections and seek office at the state level. Student members desiring to seek office at the state level must have been an AANP student member in good standing for the previous 12 months. To qualify for student member rates, proof of enrollment in the current academic semester must contain the full name of the student and be received by the AANP membership department with the membership application or within five business days of online submission.
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$55 |
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Recognized NP - Student - A nurse practitioner who has returned to school for further education qualifies as a Recognized NP - Student Member. A Recognized NP - Student member wishing to seek either state or national office must have been an AANP member in good standing for the previous 12 months. If desiring to run for national office, Recognized NP – Student members must convert to Full member status. To qualify for student member rates, proof of enrollment in the current academic semester must contain the full name of the student and be received by the AANP membership department with the membership application or within five business days of online submission.
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$95 |
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Group Member - An organized group of nurse practitioners or organized group that has NPs as a component. Click here for information about Group membership.
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How can I join AANP?
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To join online AANP online - click here. You may use your Visa, Mastercard, or AMEX for immediate access to member services.
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To download and print the application - click here, complete and fax or mail to AANP.
How long is my membership good?
Memberships are for one calendar year from the date of activation/renewal and can be renewed annually.
How do I renew my membership?
You can renew your membership by any of the following methods: Online via our website by either clicking on Online Services, downloading an application via our website and mailing or faxing it to us, or calling the Membership Department.
What methods are acceptable for payment of a membership?
AANP can accept personal and business checks, money orders, and Visa, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards.
How long will it be before my membership application is processed once it is received?
Most membership applications are processed within two business days of receipt. If you include an email address with your application, a confirmation will be emailed when your application has been processed.
As a new member, when will I receive my member number and other AANP information?
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New membership packets, which include a membership card, membership certificate and other membership information, are mailed out every two weeks.
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If you join online you will be able to print out a receipt, which show your new membership number.
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If you join via mail or fax, you can email membership@aanp.org and request your membership number.
When I renew my membership, when will I receive a new membership card?
Renewal membership cards are mailed out each week.
How can I receive a new membership card if I lost my old one/my name has changed?
You can request a new card by contacting AANP Membership. You can request a card via email, fax, mail or phone. We will need your full name and current mailing address.
How do I update my name?
To process a name change request, please provide one of the following documents to AANP:
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A city, state or government issued ID
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A copy of a voter registration card
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A utility bill which lists the requested name change
This information can be faxed to the Membership Services Department at 512-442-6469, mailed to our Administration address or emailed to namechange@aanp.org.
How do I update my mailing information?
You can update your mailing information by logging into your record via Online Services at www.aanp.org. You can also update your mailing information by contacting AANP Membership via mail, phone, fax, or email.
What groups are current members of AANP?
A list of current group members can be found on our website by clicking on AANP/Membership, then Group Members, then searching the Group Member Directory.
How do I know if I qualify for a $10 discount on a Full membership?
You qualify for the $10 discount on a Full membership by checking the current group member list on our website. If you are a member of any of those groups, you are eligible for the $10 discount.
What is my membership number?
Your membership number is a seven-digit number that is used to identify your member record. Please note that your member number is separate from any AANP Certification Number that you may have. An AANP Certification Number is a seven-digit number prefaced by an A, F, or G (for Adult, Family or Gerontological).
How can I obtain a copy of a receipt for my membership?
You can request a copy of a receipt of membership by contacting AANP Membership. You can request a receipt via email, fax, mail or phone. We will need your full name and current mailing address. The receipt can be sent via email, fax or mail.
Is any portion of my membership dues tax deductible?
AANP dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution for U.S. federal income tax purposes, but may be deductible as a business expense. AANP estimates that 10% of your dues are not deductible because of AANP's lobbying activities on behalf of its members.
Student Membership
How often do I need to send proof of student status?
Proof of student status is required whenever a student membership is activated or renewed. Student status proof must be received with application or if applying online, within five business days in order to maintain your membership at student member rates.
What type of proof of student status is required?
To qualify for Student or Recongized NP - Student membership, you must submit proof of student status for the current academic semester. Many university registrar’s offices have student verification forms available online for student use. AANP can also accept an official or unofficial transcript, a copy of your schedule or tuition bill or a letter from your registrar or program director. Proof must contain your full name and verification that you are a student for the current academic semester.
Please obtain and submit your student status to the following address:
AANP
Attn: Student Membership
PO Box 12846
Austin, TX 78711
Fax: 512-442-6469
E-mail: studentmembership@aanp.org
How do I contact AANP Student Membership?
You can contact AANP Student Membership by using the following information:
AANP Student Membership
PO Box 12846
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 512-442-4262 x 5242
Fax: 512-442-6469
E-mail:studentmembership@aanp.org
How do I contact AANP Membership?
You can contact AANP Membership by using the following information:
AANP Membership Department
PO Box 12846
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 512-442-4262 x 5242
Fax: 512-442-6469
E-mail:membership@aanp.org