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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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May 3rd Legislative Update

What Happened This Week at the New Hampshire State House May 3rd, 2024

It seems like crossover was just yesterday, but the deadline to act on bills is rapidly approaching. The deadline to act on bills is May 23rd. We’ve had some positive movement on many pieces of legislation we’re watching:

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May 3rd Legislative Update

What Happened This Week at the New Hampshire State House May 3rd, 2024

It seems like crossover was just yesterday, but the deadline to act on bills is rapidly approaching. The deadline to act on bills is May 23rd. We’ve had some positive movement on many pieces of legislation we’re watching:

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Student Member-At-Large

Call for Nominations
The 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 Large
Represents the NP student community as a whole.
To support the mission of the NHNPA to empower nurse practitioners and champion their practice
To help lead, advocate for, and represent NPs as leaders in NH healthcare
To actively demonstrate the values of the NHNPA of integrity, excellence, leadership, respect, and service to NH NPs.
Assist with Board initiatives and serve on at least one Board committee.
Complete the annual conflict of interest statement.






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Student Member-At-Large

Call for Nominations
The 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 Large
Represents the NP student community as a whole.
To support the mission of the NHNPA to empower nurse practitioners and champion their practice
To help lead, advocate for, and represent NPs as leaders in NH healthcare
To actively demonstrate the values of the NHNPA of integrity, excellence, leadership, respect, and service to NH NPs.
Assist with Board initiatives and serve on at least one Board committee.
Complete the annual conflict of interest statement.






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NHNPA Board Elections

NHNPA - Seeking Board Member Nominations

NHNPA 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 questions about either position please feel free to contact the current President, Diane Demarais @ [email protected].

Submit a Nomination - Today!

Responsibilities of the President-Elect:
- Serve a term of two year or until assuming the office of President.  
- Assume the duties of the President during absences or periods when the President is unable to perform the duties of the office. 
- Serve on the Finance Committee.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the President.
- Assume the office of President at the end of the term of office.
- To support the mission of the NHNPA.
- To help lead, advocate for and represent NP as leaders in NH healthcare.
- To actively demonstrate the values of the NHNPA of integrity, excellence, leadership, respect and service to NH NPs.
- Participate in regional marketing efforts to add members.
- Complete annual conflict of interest statement.

Responsibilities of the Chair - Government Affairs Committee
- Serve a two-year term, elected in odd-numbered years.
- Coordinate regularly scheduled meetings and communications with the legislative affairs committee members - a set fixed schedule should be established and published.
- Responsible for developing meeting agendas with the ED, president, and lobbyist
- Communicate information on legislative tracking and priorities to the legislative affairs committee members and NHNPA board of directors
- Responsible for coordinating the presentation of testimony with the ED and committee members.
- Responsible for collaborating with ED, President, committee, and lobbyist to take primary responsibility for knowledge and delegation of needed legislative action.
- To support the mission of the NHNPA to empower nurse practitioners and champion their practice
- To help lead, advocate for, and represent NP as leaders in NH healthcare
- To actively demonstrate the values of the NHNPA of integrity, excellence, leadership, respect, and service to NH NPs.
- Participate in regional marketing efforts to add members
- Complete the annual conflict of interest statement.




























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Board of Nursing

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 ([email protected]), Interested APRNs can learn more and apply @ https://www.oplc.nh.gov/interested-becoming-oplc-board-member.

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Nursing in Excellence Awards

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.

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