March 2020

Dear New Hampshire NP Colleagues,

I ended a recent presentation with this slide that I have titled “Worth the Climb.”  This is me, hiking in New Zealand, in November 2019. What you cannot see is that just a few hours before this picture was taken, we were in full winter gear in freezing rain and snow.  The locals say “In New Zealand, we can see four seasons in one day.” Well, this day, we hiked through four seasons on one trail, in one day. It was a moderately difficult hike, but with full winter gear, warming temperatures, and clearing skies, it was hard!  A lot of changing of plans, changing of gear, revising, rethinking, but always forward progress.  

As my term as Executive Director of NHNPA comes to an end in May, I see similarities to this day in New Zealand.  Two years ago, we entered unchartered uncharted territory hosting our own annual conference.  At the same time, we were changing leadership, addressing legislative challenges and upgrading our website.  However, through the grit of our Board, supporters, and volunteers and our growing and more engaged membership, NHNPA continues to be on the map!  Our members are on numerous committees and commissions at the state government level. We are frequently invited to participate in healthcare discussions with our federal legislators.  We have established ourselves as an educational resource for healthcare professionals around the Northeast. And, most importantly, we continue to serve the NPs of New Hampshire.

There have definitely been obstacles on the trail,,. we have had to reassess, revise and change course once or twice.  But we continue to have forward momentum.  I am so grateful to have had this opportunity to work with an amazing group of NPs and represent NPs around the state.  I truly believe that the collective work we have all done has made New Hampshire a leader in NP practice. As NPs, we face professional challenges every day.  NHNPA works constantly to address the challenges that impact NP practice. So, over the last two years, to see the growth and momentum we have created - is definitely worth the climb!

At the top!

Speaking of forward momentum, the 2nd Annual Northern New England Nurse Practitioner Conference in Nashua, on April 9th and 10th is selling out fast.  Last year over 300 healthcare professionals gathered for informative discussion and education on various clinical, policy and leadership topics.  This year is shaping up to be even better. If you have not already registered, please visit NHNPA.org. Registration now open at NHNPA.org.

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Another benefit of participation in professional organizations is the ability to network and learn.  NHNPA will be doing this in a big way on April 9th and 10th at the Northern New England Nurse Practitioner Conference in Nashua.  Last year, over 300 healthcare professionals gathered for informative discussion and education on various clinical, policy and leadership topics.  This year is shaping up to be even better. Please visit NHNPA.org to learn more and register.  Save money with Early Bird registration through 2/10/20.  

If you have not already done so, please take a moment and go to nhnpa.org now to update your membership.  From the home page, choose Member Login (if you are a member already).  This will take you to the Member Landing Page.  

From here, please complete your profile:

1. Update your contact information, email, photo, employer, and other information.

2. Renew your membership (if due) and you have the option to choose auto-renewal and change your billing preferences.

3. Opt-in (or opt-out) of the searchable member directory.  This will allow other members to connect with you professionally.

I am honored to be able to serve the nurse practitioners of New Hampshire. Together, we can do great things.

Jennifer Thompson, MS, APRN

Executive Director

New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner Association

[email protected]

NHNPA Board meetings are open to the general NHNPA membership.  They are scheduled on the 3rd Wednesday of the month and usually held in Concord, NH.  Please visit NHNPA.org for an updated schedule.