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
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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 is proud to present the 2024 Lifetime of Service Award to Joyce Fitch, MS, APRN, FNP-BC, in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to nursing and Nurse Practitioner practice over more than five decades of service.
Joyce has dedicated her career to caring for vulnerable populations, both in New Hampshire and abroad. Starting as a public health nurse in the 1960s, Joyce provided essential care to underserved communities. She went on to become a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and served at the only family practice in Merrimack, NH, where she was a key advocate for patient care and a devoted preceptor, shaping the future of the Nurse Practitioner profession.
We are excited to announce the recipients of the prestigious Claire Martin Memorial Scholarship for this year. This scholarship is awarded in honor of Claire Martin, whose dedication to advancing healthcare and empowering nurse practitioners continues to inspire generations. Claire’s commitment to compassionate care, leadership, and the growth of the nursing profession is reflected in the remarkable accomplishments and aspirations of our 2024 awardees.
Melanie Kapelson
We are excited to announce the recipients of the prestigious Claire Martin Memorial Scholarship for this year. This scholarship is awarded in honor of Claire Martin, whose dedication to advancing healthcare and empowering nurse practitioners continues to inspire generations. Claire’s commitment to compassionate care, leadership, and the growth of the nursing profession is reflected in the remarkable accomplishments and aspirations of our 2024 awardees.
Amy Trembly
We are excited to announce the recipients of the prestigious Claire Martin Memorial Scholarship for this year. This scholarship is awarded in honor of Claire Martin, whose dedication to advancing healthcare and empowering nurse practitioners continues to inspire generations. Claire’s commitment to compassionate care, leadership, and the growth of the nursing profession is reflected in the remarkable accomplishments and aspirations of our 2024 awardees.
Paige Tuttle
NHNPA Advocacy Update
NHNPA is committed to ensuring that APRNs have a strong voice in Concord through active participation in various legislative commissions, including the Commission to Study Telehealth Services. Through this engagement, we advocate for policies that protect and advance APRN practice and patient access to care across New Hampshire.
During a recent meeting of the Telehealth Commission, NHNPA, alongside key stakeholders such as Bi-State Primary Care Association, the NH Medical Society, and the NH Hospital Association, successfully advocated for the removal of a last-minute recommendation to decouple telehealth reimbursement from the Commission’s final recommendations. This collaboration highlights our commitment to maintaining equitable reimbursement practices for telehealth services in New Hampshire.
NHNPA Shines at AANP Region 1 Meeting
A big thank you to Jillian Belmont, former NHNPA President and NH Liaison to AANP, for representing New Hampshire at the AANP Region 1 meeting. Here’s an update on recent legislative milestones and advocacy efforts for NH NPs:
Governor Sununu Proclaims November 10-16 as Nurse Practitioner Week in New Hampshire
Governor Christopher T. Sununu has officially proclaimed November 10-16, 2024, as Nurse Practitioner (NP) Week in New Hampshire, recognizing the critical contributions NPs make to healthcare across the state. The proclamation highlights NPs' dedication to expanding healthcare access, promoting health equity, and delivering high-quality care. With over 385,000 licensed NPs nationwide, including many serving in New Hampshire, these healthcare providers perform essential services ranging from chronic care management to preventive health counseling. As trusted providers, NPs drive over a billion patient visits annually, underscoring their value to the healthcare system. This proclamation celebrates NPs’ commitment to improving health outcomes and acknowledges their role in building an accessible, efficient, and cost-effective healthcare system for New Hampshire residents.
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
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