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The NPA is New York State's association for nurse practitioners (NPs). We offer the tools, resources, and information to advance the NP profession. We also protect and serve the interests of NPs through active representation, advocacy, and lobbying on both state and national levels. Our mission is to promote high standards of healthcare delivery through the empowerment of nurse practitioners and the profession throughout New York State.
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Breaking News April 29, 2008  - Patient Access and Advocacy Act gets sponsors in both Senate and Assembly.  To read news email click here. April 15, 2008 - NP issues and The NPA appear in The Legislative Gazette, "The Weekly Newspaper of the New York State Government".  The printed version of the paper contained six pages of content!  See and read all the content by clicking here. April 4, 2008 - Announcing New Certification Exam for Doctors of Nursing Practice involving National Board of Medical Examiners - NPA responds to Wall Street Journal article "Making Room for Dr. Nurse." Click here to read response. April 3,2008 Press Release Gottfried Issues Anaylsis of Health Report. Click here. March 28, 2008 - NPA responds to Wall Street Journal article to protect and promote NP's and their quality of care. To see response click here. March 18, 2008 - CEO Letter Vol. 7, No. 2- Highlights from the March 8, 2008 Board of Directors meeting. (CEO letters can also be found on the Members Only Section of this website.) Call for Nominations - The NPA is pleased to announce its Call for Nominations to fill Officer and Director vacancies on its Board of Directors for 2009. Click here for the criteria and nominating application. Read about The NPA's new Legacy Fundand contribute today! Click here for information or to donate.Contributions are100% tax deductible. The Death Certificate bill passed the NYS Assembly on Monday, January 28;the vote was 135-1. The bill is currently on the 3rd reading report in the Senate. The State of New York Department of Health Asks For Feedback Draft regulations are proposed and we are looking for your comments. As valuable members of the NPA, we are asking for your input as well. Please email us at info@TheNPA.org with comments for DOH. Click on the following links to read the Regulations cover letter & Regulations summary. NPA Call for Awards We are now taking nominations for awards. These awards will be presented to the winners at the Annual Convention in September. For the criteria and application, click here. The deadline for nominations is July 1, 2008. Silent Auction Guidelines for Annual Convention Through a donation to the Silent Auction, you can support The NPA’s resources and program opportunities for nurse practitioners, as the proceeds from this auction will stay in the operating funds of the Association. Click here for the form.   News of Interest 2-12-08 Seth Gordon, Joy Elwell, and Susan Apold were in Rochester on February 12 visiting Rochester University students and later the Rochester Chapter to discuss the NPA and updates on our legislation and 2008 initiatives. To view the presentations, click on the following links: Rochester University & Rochester Chapter Meeting Susan Apold & Joy Elwell Presentations: 2-4-08 State Net Capitol Journal – News from the States. New York reimbursement bills referenced on page 6. Click here to read. The most recent provider notification regarding the NYS Medicaid Preferred Drug Program and the updated Preferred Drug List All NPI Updates & Resources   *** Having difficulty viewing the NPA site?Click onTools/ Internet options/delete cookies and delete files. Reopen browser to work.

Consumers: About Nurse Practitioners Do you have questions about Nurse Practitioners, what they do, who they are? We have the answers. Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are health care professionals who provide you and/or your family with comprehensive, personalized health care.They are registered nurses with advanced education and clinical training both in primary care and in a variety of specialties. NPs are an essential part of the health care delivery system by improving your access to affordable, quality health care. Why choose an NP for your health care needs? What can NPs do? What are the educational requirements of an NP? What specialty areas do NPs cover? Where do NPs practice? About Nurse Practitioners 1-sheet(printable view) Members/Chapters in the News   Syracuse NPA member Archie McEvers, ANP appears in Sunday April 13, 2008 Parade Magazine article!  See a video from his local TV news by clicking on Archie's name above and following the prompt. Mohawk Valley Chapter gives to Domestic Violence Shelter Mary Ann Cresanti - Named Capital Chapter's Nurse Practitioner of the Year - Celebration and Presentation of award on January 8, 2008. Send us a link to your news and we will post it here.   Political Action Campaign-PAC