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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.
The New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner Association (NHNPA) invites you to join us for an elegant evening of celebration at the Nightin Gala on November 21st, hosted at the beautiful Bedford Village Inn. This special event will honor the outstanding contributions of Nurse Practitioners across our state and recognize the recipients of the prestigious NHNPA Awards and the Claire Martin Scholarships.
Secure your tickets now and be part of a night of inspiration, gratitude, and community. Register today to reserve your spot at this unforgettable event!
We are saddened to share that our friend, colleague, mentor and champion, Mary Bidgood-Wilson passed away earlier this week. Mary's work will continue through the efforts of NPs and CNMs in NH and throughout the country. She was such an inspiration!
Mary has asked for donations to be made in her memory to NHNPA's MBW Leadership Fund. This gift will ensure that Mary's influence on our profession will live on.
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2025 AANPCB Commissioner Elections Begin Sunday
Elections for two family NPs to serve as commissioners on the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) will open this Sunday, Oct. 20, and close at midnight (PT) on Nov. 2, 2024. The Board of Commissioners (BOC) governs the AANPCB organization and its certification programs. Elected commissioners will begin their duties on Jan. 1, 2025, for three-year terms.
All AANPCB-certified NPs are encouraged to vote for these very important positions. The AANPCB Commissioner Election is held every October through a secure electronic voting format. When voting opens, certificants will receive an email from [email protected] with instructions and a link to their secure ballot. Voters participating in this election will be entered into a random drawing in which ten winning certificants may choose either a certification renewal* ($195 value) or a $200 Amazon gift card. For more information about AANPCB and the 2025 commissioner elections, visit aanpcert.org. *Certificants must meet renewal requirements |
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,
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!