Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM Eastern Time
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Together, we are building a future where every Advanced Practice Registered Nurse is heard, respected, and empowered to lead.
Whether you’re a Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Midwife, or Clinical Nurse Specialist — NHNPA is your home. We are here to champion legislation, expand access to care, and support your growth.
On behalf of our members, NHNPA is a proud member of the NH Medicaid Matters Coalition, a partnership of 80+ health-care and community organizations united against unprecedented state and federal cuts to Medicaid. We’re urging lawmakers to reject provisions that would:
• Add burdensome premiums & work requirements
• Slash provider taxes that keep rural clinics and hospitals open
• Force constant redeterminations, putting 187,000 Granite Staters—half of them children—at risk of losing coverage
In 2025, NHNPA ensured that APRNs weren’t left behind. SB 252, now law, allows APRNs, Physicians, and PAs to prescribe Schedule II–IV opioids (and non-opioids) via telemedicine, decreasing barriers to care for Granite Staters. Initially, this bill did not include APRNs or PAs. NHNPA recognized the oversight, drafted a key amendment to expand the bill to APRNs, testified alongside the PA Society, and kept the bill moving until Governor Ayotte’s signature. #NHleg #APRNsLead #WorkforceFreedom #Telehealth #OpioidSafety #NHNPAAtWorkForAPRNs
Non-compete clauses are now banned for NH APRNs.
NHNPA flagged the gap, teamed with Sen. Sue Prentiss, hand-delivered letters to every Senator, and flipped a “re-refer” recommendation from the Senate Finance Committee. Both chambers then gave the bill a UNANIMOUS YES, and Gov. Ayotte’s June signature now protects patient access and APRN career mobility.
Found a perfectly placed picnic table today to use as a desk as I collated materials from NHNPA members Looking forward to meeting Senate staffers this afternoon and delivering these important messages. NH’s APRNs see firsthand how access to care through Medicaid leads to engaged and empowered patients, healthier lives, and a stronger, more cost-effective healthcare system - and a healthier NH for all! Did you know that about 13% of Granite Staters are enrolled in Medicaid?
Join this virtual community gathering to share what Medicaid means to you and your family. Whether you receive benefits, support someone who does, or care about community health, your experience highlights the human impact behind current policy debates and reminds us why protecting Medicaid is essential in New Hampshire.
Date: Wednesday, May 14 | Time: 7 pm | Location: Zoom
We’re thrilled to celebrate our 50th Anniversary, and we need your help to make it special!
Do you have photos from the past? Whether they capture your memorable moments as a provider, networking, advocacy efforts or just the camaraderie we’d love to include them.
Raw milk potentially contaminated with Listeria was sold from Brookvale Farm and the Brookvale Mercantile retail store located in Brentwood, NH.
– Raw milk was sold from a dairy cow that developed neurologic illness, was
euthanized, and subsequently tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
– Raw milk from this farm was last available for purchase on March 12, 2025.
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Title : An Established Therapy for Treatment-resistant Depression Speaker: Edward Bilotti, MD |
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With every new member, our collective voice grows stronger. More members mean greater advocacy power, expanded networking opportunities, and a stronger professional community for APRNs across NH. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare and ensuring that APRNs have the support and representation they deserve. |
Please take a couple of minutes to email or call your elected officials. You can find your representative by clicking here. Search for your town, find your representatives, and click on their names in blue to obtain additional information (ie. phone number).
Regardless of the format you choose, make sure to tell the representatives what town you live in! Please consider the time of day if you are making a phone call, as the representatives have provided their personal numbers.
Thank you to Senator Sue Prentiss for testifying today during the NH Senate's public hearing on SB 172! She was joined by NHNPA Executive Director Kim Mohan and our dedicated lobbyists from The Dupont Group.
Call for Posters
The Northern New England Nurse Practitioner Conference planning committee invites proposals for participation in the poster sessions. Selected posters will be showcased throughout the conference, with dedicated sessions to foster engaging dialogue between attendees and poster authors.
The Hoffman-Haas Fellowship offers a dynamic, three-month journey to empower aspiring leaders. You’ll:
Master essential board skills to drive meaningful change.
Webinar - Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 @12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM
Nurses in Media: Free CE Webinar on Influencing Policy and Public Perception
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 @ 6pm
Bedford Village Inn, Bedford, NH
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].
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.
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.
Thanks to your support and dedication, NHNPA welcomed 43 new members in February! A huge thank you to those who have been spreading the word and encouraging colleagues to join—your efforts are making a real impact!