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Time is Running Out: Apply Now for the 14th Cohort of the Hoffman-Haas Fellowship!

Don't miss this transformative opportunity to elevate your leadership skills and make a lasting impact on New Hampshire’s nonprofit sector!

The Hoffman-Haas Fellowship offers a dynamic, three-month journey to empower aspiring leaders. You’ll:

  • Master essential board skills to drive meaningful change.

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Nurses in Media: Free CE Webinar on Influencing Policy and Public Perception

Webinar - Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 @12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM 

Nurses in Media: Free CE Webinar on Influencing Policy and Public Perception

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Help Protect Your Patients Against RSV and Herpes Zoster with Strong Recommendations

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 @ 6pm

Bedford Village Inn, Bedford, NH

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Mpox Virus Update

The attached NH Health Alert Network (HAN) message contains key points and recommendations, situational updates, background information, and reporting requirements on an important health topic. For any questions regarding the contents of this message, please contact NH DHHS-DPHS, Bureau of Infectious Disease Control at 603-271-4496 (after hours 603-271-5300). To change your contact information in the NH Health Alert Network, send an email to [email protected].

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Award Announcement for NP of the Year

Congratulations to Debra Fournier – 2024 NHNPA NP of the Year Award Recipient

The New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner Association is proud to announce that Debra Fournier, MHCDS, MSN, APRN, ANP-BC, PMHNP-BC has been named the 2024 Nurse Practitioner of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes Debra for her outstanding leadership, clinical excellence, and relentless advocacy for the role of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in New Hampshire.

Debra currently serves as the Lead Advanced Practice Provider (APP) at New Hampshire Hospital and the Interim Chief APP Officer for the Dartmouth Health Department of Psychiatry. Throughout her distinguished career, she has dedicated herself to supporting APPs in their roles, ensuring that they have the tools and autonomy needed to excel in their practice.

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Award Announcement for Advocate of the Year

Congratulations to Kristin Hansen – 2024 Advocate of the Year!

The New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner Association is proud to present Kristin Hansen, MSN-APRN, AGPCNP-BC, PMNHP, as the recipient of the 2024 Advocate of the Year Award. This prestigious award honors Kristin’s exceptional contributions to increasing the awareness and recognition of Nurse Practitioners through her leadership, preceptorship, and advocacy in underserved communities.

Kristin, who has been in the nursing field since 1993 and an APRN since 2013, has dedicated her career to providing care to vulnerable populations in rural areas, including veterans and students. She serves as a PMHNP at the Veterans Affairs outpatient clinics and Keene State College, where she also provides mental health counseling and medication management for students. Her advocacy extends to mentoring future Nurse Practitioners, shaping their approach to patient care and leadership in healthcare.

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Cardio-Renal-Metabolic/Endocrine Assembly, 5.5 CME

NPs and PAs: Join me for our FREE inaugural event. Anyone interested in metabolic diseases?
Friday, November 8, 5:30 pm to 9 pm eastern;
Saturday, November 9, 11 am to 3:30 pm.
 
The Event: Cardio-Renal-Metabolic/Endocrine Assembly, 5.5 CME
 
Platinum Sponsor for Ancillary Events: Eli Lilly & Company
You can learn from some of the nations leading NPs and PAs.
Friday: Type 2 Diabetes Medications: Taking a Person-Centered Approach to Meet Goals
Exploring Anti-Obesity Medications
Could a GLP-1 RA be the Correct Answer for Your Patients with T2D and ASCVD? (non-CME) MASLD/MASH
Q&A
Saturday: CGM 2024 in Clinical Practice
CGM Innovation and Clinical Outcomes with FreeStyle Libre Systems (non-CME)
Best Practices in Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Disease Management (Case Studies)
Cardiometabolic Risks due to Autonomous Cortisol Secretion (non-CME)
Thyroid and Bone Health: A Double Feature
REGISTER NOW: SEATS ARE FILLING FAST AND YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO REGISTER.

NHNPA Awards and the Claire Martin Scholarships

The New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner Association (NHNPA) invites you to join us for an elegant evening of celebration at the Nightin Gala on November 21st, hosted at the beautiful Bedford Village Inn. This special event will honor the outstanding contributions of Nurse Practitioners across our state and recognize the recipients of the prestigious NHNPA Awards and the Claire Martin Scholarships. 

Secure your tickets now and be part of a night of inspiration, gratitude, and community. Register today to reserve your spot at this unforgettable event!

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Mary Bidgood-Wilson - A Champion and Friend Has Passed Away

We are saddened to share that our friend, colleague, mentor and champion, Mary Bidgood-Wilson passed away earlier this week. Mary's work will continue through the efforts of NPs and CNMs in NH and throughout the country.  She was such an inspiration!

Mary has asked for donations to be made in her memory to NHNPA's MBW Leadership Fund. This gift will ensure that Mary's influence on our profession will live on.

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AANP Federal Advocacy: Your Voice Makes a Difference!

AANP Federal Advocacy: Your Voice Makes a Difference!
It is critical to continue communicating the importance of eliminating all federal barriers to practice for NPs. The AANP Advocacy Center provides an excellent opportunity for you to educate and inform your elected officials of the high-quality health care delivered by NPs across the country.

With just a few clicks, your voice can make a difference when you urge your Members of Congress to:

2025 AANPCB Commissioner Elections Begin Sunday

2025 AANPCB Commissioner Elections Begin Sunday
Elections for two family NPs to serve as commissioners on the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) will open this Sunday, Oct. 20, and close at midnight (PT) on Nov. 2, 2024. The Board of Commissioners (BOC) governs the AANPCB organization and its certification programs. Elected commissioners will begin their duties on Jan. 1, 2025, for three-year terms.

All AANPCB-certified NPs are encouraged to vote for these very important positions. The AANPCB Commissioner Election is held every October through a secure electronic voting format. When voting opens, certificants will receive an email from [email protected] with instructions and a link to their secure ballot.

Voters participating in this election will be entered into a random drawing in which ten winning certificants may choose either a certification renewal* ($195 value) or a $200 Amazon gift card.

For more information about AANPCB and the 2025 commissioner elections, visit aanpcert.org.

*Certificants must meet renewal requirements

Advance Care Planning Facilitator Training – Fall 2024

Consecutive Mondays Nov. 18 & 25, Dec. 2 & 9 @ noon-1:15pm

Virtual Four-Part Series

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Make the Time to Screen for Autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)

October 24, 2024 @ 3:10pm-3:55pm ET

Virtual Presentation

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Free ACP & POLST Lunch & Learn session

October 21, 2024 @ noon-1pm ET

Virtual Presentation

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Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) Outbreak in Rwanda

The attached NH Health Alert Network (HAN) message contains key points and recommendations, situational updates, background information, and reporting requirements on an important health topic. For any questions regarding the contents of this message, please contact NH DHHS-DPHS, Bureau of Infectious Disease Control at 603-271-4496 (after hours 603-271-5300). To change your contact information in the NH Health Alert Network, send an email to [email protected].

 Thank you,

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A Tailored Treatment for Adults with ADHD

September 26, 2024 @ 6pm ET

110 Grill Manchester, Manchester - NH 

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Marcy Ainslie Published Member

Ainslie, M., Collins, A.F., Hebert, D., Moore,

J., Schriefer, S.P., & Venzke, M.H. (2024)

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A Paradigm Shift in Asthma Rescue

September 30, 2024 @ 6:30pm-7:30pm

O Steaks and Seafood - Concord, NH

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Identifying Patients for Treatment With TZIELD to Potentially Delay the Onset of Stage 3 Type 1 Diabetes

September 25, 2024 @ 6pm EDT

VIRTUAL Presentation

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Call For Presentations

Are you ready to join NHNPA to celebrate our history, ignite innovation, inspire excellence, and captivate audiences at the Northern New England Nurse Practitioner Conference in April 2025? Join us for another unforgettable experience of discovery, empowerment, and rejuvenation at the historic Mount Washington Hotel in  Bretton Woods, NH - April 16-18, 2025.

We invite you to contribute to the success of our conference by presenting your innovative ideas, cutting-edge research, and best practices. Whether you’re an experienced provider, an emerging leader, or a seasoned researcher, we welcome your submissions across a wide range of topics.

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