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

Virtual Four-Part Series

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

Virtual Presentation

October 21, 2024 @ noon-1pm ET

Virtual Presentation

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,

September 26, 2024 @ 6pm ET

110 Grill Manchester, Manchester - NH 

September 17, 2024 @ 6:45pm-7:45pm
Bedford Village Inn - Bedford, NH

Title: Treating Asthma Symptoms With Rescue: Myths vs Facts
Speakers: Priya Bansal, Stephen Brunton & Cedric "Jamie" Rutland

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

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

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

O Steaks and Seafood - Concord, NH

September 25, 2024 @ 6pm EDT

VIRTUAL Presentation

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.

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:

NH Insurance Commission - Network Adequacy Review Process

The New Hampshire Insurance Department (NHID) has a stakeholder meeting on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024, to review proposed changes to the New Hampshire network adequacy review process in response to CMS changes, including its network adequacy rule (included in Ins section 2700) and tool.

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:

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.

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.