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Seeking Board Member Nominations
NHNPA is seeking nominations for important positions on our Board of Directors - President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer and Legislative Committee Chair. Please note that some of these positions are currently being held by individuals who may choose to submit a nomination to be considered for a second term, however, all current members are encouraged to nominate a colleague or to self-nominate. The nomination application will take less than 5 minutes - we will ask three quick questions about qualifications and prior involvement in NHNPA. Below you will find brief descriptions about each board position. We have also shared a general overview of the expectations of all our Board members. Nominations will be accepted through January 31, 2023. If you have any questions about either position please feel free to contact the current President, Diane Demarais @ [email protected].
Please click here to make a nomination.
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 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 annual conflict of interest statement.
Responsibilities of the Secretary:
- Election to the office will be in odd-numbered years.
- Serve a two-year term.
- Record the proceedings of all business conducted at Board of Directors Meetings, - Executive Committee Meetings, the Annual Membership Meeting, and any Special Meeting called by the President. The minutes shall be open at all reasonable times to the inspection of any officer or association members.
- Provide each committee member, the Executive Director, and the Association - Manager with a copy of the minutes. (This may be done electronically and in collaboration with the Executive Director).
- support the mission of the NHNPA to empower nurse practitioners and champion their practice
- Help lead, advocate for and represent NP as leaders in NH healthcare
- 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 Treasurer:
- Preside over the Finance Committee.
- Assume the responsibility and accountability for the fiscal affairs of the association.
- Present a budget annually to the Board of Directors for approval.
- Provide monthly budgetary reports to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors including updated balance sheets and budget vs. actual reports of income and expenditures.
- Collaborate with ED and oversee the disbursement of funds with the approval of the Board of Directors.
- Monitor balances of all accounts, make recommendations and facilitate transfers of funds as needed.
- 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 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.
The NHNPA Board of Directors is an active working board with specific expectations of our members. Most Board members volunteer 5-10 hours a month.
As a Board member you will be asked to:
- Prepare for and attend monthly Board meetings that are held by video conference or face-to-face in Concord, NH (currently held in the evening). Estimated time commitment: 3 hours per month
- Participate on at least one sub-committee of the Board - these meetings are typically held by video conference. Estimated time commitment: 1-3 hours per month
- Serve as a liaison between the Board, organization, partners and the general public - promote membership and special events of the organization. Estimated time commitment: 1 hour per month
- Attend annual Board retreat and special events including: 1 Day Board retreat, NP Week Celebration, annual membership meeting and the annual conference.
We welcome and encourage anyone interested in serving in these positions to complete the brief nomination form.
May
31
NH Nurse Practitioner Association
May 19, 2023
What happened this week at the NH State House
Yesterday was a very good day in the House. The Democrats only had 3 members absent – the Republicans were missing 8. Attendance matters! Medicaid expansion (SB 263) passed the House, after 4 hours and after over 35 floor amendments were debated and voted on. The final version adopted, by a vote of 193 to 166, has no sunset provision.
Read More
May
31
NH Nurse Practitioner Association
May 19, 2023
What happened this week at the NH State House
Yesterday was a very good day in the House. The Democrats only had 3 members absent – the Republicans were missing 8. Attendance matters! Medicaid expansion (SB 263) passed the House, after 4 hours and after over 35 floor amendments were debated and voted on. The final version adopted, by a vote of 193 to 166, has no sunset provision.
Read More
Meet and Greet
Category: Volunteer Advocacy Opportunity
May
31
Revolutionizing Your Approach to Help Protect Patients With CKD Against Progression
June 21, 2023 • 06:30 PM – 08:00 PM
Presenter: Justin Fongemie - Associate Medical Science Liaison - CVRM - Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals
Location: Giorgio's - 524 Nashua Street - Milford, NH 03055
RSVP is required by 6/18/2023
To find out more information or to register, please contact:
Tim Condon at (603) 867-3935 [email protected].
May
21
Hidden Answers: Have you asked about alcohol?
June 9, 2023 | 9:00-10:00
Alcohol use is common in our culture. It is recognized that alcohol use contributes to acute and chronic illnesses that are frequently seen and managed in both primary and specialty care offices. In this hour-long zoom webinar, we hope to create comfort and confidence in discussing the genuine effect that reducing alcohol use can have on the management of chronic disease and overall prevention of morbidity.
Speakers: Molly Rossignol, DO FAAFP FASAM, and Anne Branen, RN, CARN
May
21
Hidden Answers: Have you asked about alcohol?
June 9, 2023 | 9:00-10:00
Alcohol use is common in our culture. It is recognized that alcohol use contributes to acute and chronic illnesses that are frequently seen and managed in both primary and specialty care offices. In this hour-long zoom webinar, we hope to create comfort and confidence in discussing the genuine effect that reducing alcohol use can have on the management of chronic disease and overall prevention of morbidity.
Speakers: Molly Rossignol, DO FAAFP FASAM, and Anne Branen, RN, CARN
Meet and Greet
Category: Volunteer Advocacy Opportunity
May
09
Choose Epclusa For People With Chronic HCV Who Inject Drugs
Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 6:15 PM
Presenter: Phyllis Losikoff, MD
Location: Copper Door Restaurant - Bedford, New Hampshire
Read More
Meet and Greet
Category: Volunteer Advocacy Opportunity
May
09
Choose Epclusa For People With Chronic HCV Who Inject Drugs
Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 6:15 PM
Presenter: Phyllis Losikoff, MD
Location: Copper Door Restaurant - Bedford, New Hampshire
Read More
May
09
Updates in Osteoporosis Management
Sponsored by: Amgen
Date: Wednesday, May 10, 6-7:30 pm
Location: Red Blazer, Concord, NH
Please note: Anyone with a MA or VT professional medical license can still attend but will have to pay for their own meal due to state restrictions (per Amgen, the sponsor of the program)
RSVP: Attendees may RSVP up until and including 5/10
Liana Nabi, Pharm.D., MBA, BCPS
Senior Medical Science Liaison, Bone Health
US Medical Capabilities
New England
1-857-930-6128
email: [email protected]
Meet and Greet
Category: Volunteer Advocacy Opportunity
May
09
Breztri (formoterol, budesonide, glycopyrrolate) Triple Therapy for COPD, 2023 GOLD Respiratory Guideline update
Thursday, May 18, 2023 , 6:30-8:00pm
Presenter: Dr Ana Cojocaru
Chief of Pulmonary & Critical Care PrimaCARE Lung Center, Fall River, MA
Location: Centennial Hotel, 96 Pleasant St, Concord, NH.
RSVP:
Tim Condon
603-867-3935
[email protected]
May
09
ACTION ALERT
HB 263 regarding Reauthorizing Medicaid Expansion is currently expected to come out of the House HHS committee with a 10-10 vote. Please consider calling or emailing one of the members by Wednesday morning to ask them to pass the bill without amendments. Sharing stories of patients who have benefited from Medicaid expansion are encouraged. Click here to view a list and contact information of the committee members.
Also, there will be a press conference on Tuesday at 9:30 at the LOB. NHNPA members and others are welcome to attend to show support.
Webinar
Category: Volunteer Advocacy Opportunity
May
09
Hidden Answers: Have you asked about alcohol?
June 9, 2023 | 9:00-10:00
Alcohol use is common in our culture. It is recognized that alcohol use contributes to acute and chronic illnesses that are frequently seen and managed in both primary and specialty care offices. In this hour-long Zoom webinar, we hope to create comfort and confidence in discussing the genuine effect that reducing alcohol use can have on the management of chronic disease and overall prevention of morbidity.
Speakers: Molly Rossignol, DO FAAFP FASAM, and Anne Branen, RN, CARN
Webinar
Category: Volunteer Advocacy Opportunity
May
09
Hidden Answers: Have you asked about alcohol?
June 9, 2023 | 9:00-10:00
Alcohol use is common in our culture. It is recognized that alcohol use contributes to acute and chronic illnesses that are frequently seen and managed in both primary and specialty care offices. In this hour-long Zoom webinar, we hope to create comfort and confidence in discussing the genuine effect that reducing alcohol use can have on the management of chronic disease and overall prevention of morbidity.
Speakers: Molly Rossignol, DO FAAFP FASAM, and Anne Branen, RN, CARN
May
09
May
09
NHNPA Awards
Category: Volunteer Advocacy Opportunity
May
09
May
09
NHNPA Awards
Category: Volunteer Advocacy Opportunity
May
09
Feb
15
New Unhealthy Alcohol Use Resources
NHNPA has been pleased to participate in a grant-funded project with the Medical Society. The Medical Society has developed a new Unhealthy Alcohol Use Resources landing page for the NH medical & nursing professions as part of grants through the NH Bureau of Drug & Alcohol Services and the Governor's Commission on Alcohol & Other Drugs.
Please click here to view.
Dec
21
NHNPA is seeking nominations for important positions on our Board of Directors - President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer and Legislative Committee Chair. Please note that some of these positions are currently being held by individuals who may choose to submit a nomination to be considered for a second term, however, all current members are encouraged to nominate a colleague or to self-nominate. The nomination application will take less than 5 minutes - we will ask three quick questions about qualifications and prior involvement in NHNPA. Below you will find brief descriptions about each board position. We have also shared a general overview of the expectations of all our Board members. Nominations will be accepted through January 31, 2023. If you have any questions about either position please feel free to contact the current President, Diane Demarais @ [email protected].
Please click here to make a nomination.
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 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 annual conflict of interest statement.
Responsibilities of the Secretary:
- Election to the office will be in odd-numbered years.
- Serve a two-year term.
- Record the proceedings of all business conducted at Board of Directors Meetings, - Executive Committee Meetings, the Annual Membership Meeting, and any Special Meeting called by the President. The minutes shall be open at all reasonable times to the inspection of any officer or association members.
- Provide each committee member, the Executive Director, and the Association - Manager with a copy of the minutes. (This may be done electronically and in collaboration with the Executive Director).
- support the mission of the NHNPA to empower nurse practitioners and champion their practice
- Help lead, advocate for and represent NP as leaders in NH healthcare
- 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 Treasurer:
- Preside over the Finance Committee.
- Assume the responsibility and accountability for the fiscal affairs of the association.
- Present a budget annually to the Board of Directors for approval.
- Provide monthly budgetary reports to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors including updated balance sheets and budget vs. actual reports of income and expenditures.
- Collaborate with ED and oversee the disbursement of funds with the approval of the Board of Directors.
- Monitor balances of all accounts, make recommendations and facilitate transfers of funds as needed.
- 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 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.
The NHNPA Board of Directors is an active working board with specific expectations of our members. Most Board members volunteer 5-10 hours a month.
As a Board member you will be asked to:
- Prepare for and attend monthly Board meetings that are held by video conference or face-to-face in Concord, NH (currently held in the evening). Estimated time commitment: 3 hours per month
- Participate on at least one sub-committee of the Board - these meetings are typically held by video conference. Estimated time commitment: 1-3 hours per month
- Serve as a liaison between the Board, organization, partners and the general public - promote membership and special events of the organization. Estimated time commitment: 1 hour per month
- Attend annual Board retreat and special events including: 1 Day Board retreat, NP Week Celebration, annual membership meeting and the annual conference.
We welcome and encourage anyone interested in serving in these positions to complete the brief nomination form.