American Association of Nurse Practitioners: New Organization = One Voice
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American College of Nurse Practitioners have merged to create one unified voice for NPs across the United States. Read on to learn what the new AANP's leaders have in store for members and nonmembers alike!
Golden laughs when it is suggested that NPs should forget about marching on Congress and instead take over the legislative body, acknowledging, “Maybe we could give them an example of how to work together.” More important to her is for all NPs to get involved to advance the cause and enhance their ability to provide quality patient care, because, as she says, “We can’t do it alone.”
“There is strength in numbers,” Jensen says. “The NP profession has gained visibility and momentum over the past two years. We are well positioned for the future, and I am ecstatic that we will now be able to relay our message to key stakeholders with one unified voice.”
