The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) guides Nurse Practitioners (NPs) to involve patients in decision-making.
The AANP effort is to promote active participation of patient and their families in decision-making.
Active patient and family participation enhances quality and safe care.
Involving patients in healthcare decisions and viewing them as partners
(AANP, n.d.a) Leadership
The AANP is governed by an elected Board of Directors.
The board of directors consist of a five member Executive Committee.
The president, president-elect, treasurer, recording secretary, and member at large are part of the executive committee
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Selected from the current regional directors annually, the member-at-large serves on the executive committee.
The members of the Board of directors are elected .
Comprising of states in their geographic area, AANP is organized into 11 regions.
Elected by the AANP members, each region is represented by a director and each state includes one or more representatives.
(AANP, n.d.b) Benefits Costs
Free accessible continuing education materials to help NPs grow professionally and excel in clinical practice
Providing registration discount fees on conferences and application for AANP certification program.
AANP provides the latest information on health care topics.
Advocating for resources needed for professional growth for all NPs both at national and state level
Placement of resume and job notice in a career center for NP seeking for jobs and employers.
Member discounted rates on health insurance and professional liability.
Supporting NPs and the advancement of their profession through grants and scholarships. (AANP, n.d.e )
Benefits Costs
Access to scholarly journals and health magazines for free online.
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By improving accessible care, Nurse practitioners should receive Medicare reimbursements.
Ensuring diabetic patients who need therapeutic shoes receive care in a timely manner by allowing NPs to certify this need.
Allowing NPs perform monthly patient assessments and examinations on admission.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (2016.n.d.d). American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Federal Policy Priorities. Retrieved from https://www.aanp.org/images/documents/federal- legislation/issuebriefs/issue%20brief%20-%20federalprioritiessummary.pdf Personal Benefits
AANP offers access to CE opportunities, scholarships, and student discounts.
Jobs notice and resume placement for NP seeking jobs.
Joining the conversation and connecting through social media with fellow NPs and students.
AANP members discounts and savings on conferences.
Members enjoy savings on purchases from retailers and travel companies.
Opportunity for competitive student Loan offers from the lenders.
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Professional Benefits
Free member subscription to AANP newsletter to receive health care news and