Colleen Leners

#ICYMI: The National Health Service Corp’s Loan Repayment Programs closes soon! Submit your application to the Loan Repayment, Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment, or Rural Community Loan Repayment Program by March 31 at 7:30 PM (ET): bit.ly/4rmhBTf

On the latest episode of NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, Dr. Robin Arends returns to speak about dementia care. Arends discusses when to start screening for dementia, describes the different types of dementia and offers suggestions to help older patients stay mentally active. Listen now: aanp.org/podcast.

When the Department of Education proposed a rule that could limit access to NP graduate education programs, AANP led a nationwide effort—mobilizing nurse practitioners, students, patients and health care organizations. The result? Thousands of comments urging the Department to recognize NP programs as professional degrees. Now the Department is reviewing that input. Learn how AANP is leading the fight to protect the NP profession, the health care workforce and patient access to care. bit.ly/4bCc8Cc

Are you ready to visit The Entertainment Capital of the World and attend the most impactful NP event of the year? AANP invites you to #AANP26 in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 23-27, to experience the largest event for all NPs. Register today to take advantage of early registration savings — and substantial discounts exclusive to members of AANP: nc.aanp.org.

Thank you to the more than 150 bipartisan members of Congress who are standing up for nurse practitioner education and the future health care workforce. Lawmakers are urging the Department of Education to reconsider a proposed rule that could make it harder for nursing students to access the loans they need to complete advanced nursing degrees. Supporting nursing education means protecting patients’ access to care. Read more: bit.ly/aanp-merkley.

Voting for the 2026 AANP Election opens next week! Every year, eligible AANP members have the opportunity to help inform the course of your national NP association by participating in the AANP Election. Take a few minutes now to learn more about these NP leaders and be sure to vote when the ballots open on March 2: candidates.aanp.info.

#DontForget: Applications for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment, Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment, and Rural Community Loan Repayment Programs are due in ONE MONTH on March 31, 2026. Learn more and apply today at bit.ly/4rmhBTf!

Last chance — action needed! The Dept. of Education’s proposed rule threatens NP education and puts student access to critical federal loan funding at risk. Submit your comment through the AANP Advocacy Center today! Act now: bit.ly/aanp-actnow.

WVNA with AANP members discussing Rural Health Policy!

AANP HPC with @JodiBiller. NPs will be visiting Capitol Hill discussing issues important for healthcare of the country! NPsLead

This 8-hour CE bundle provides NPs with the essential knowledge and competencies required for DEA-mandated training on treating and managing patients with opioid and other substance use disorders (SUDs), including the appropriate clinical use of all FDA-approved medications for SUD treatment. Learn more: bit.ly/aanp-7587.

How can NPs ensure their patients in pharmacy deserts get their much-needed medication? Family NP Hiva Kolondrubetz and Tess Carey — senior pharmacist and clinical advisor at Amazon Pharmacy — tackle the concerns NPs face when getting their patients to not only receive but also successfully take their prescribed medications on NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®. This podcast is made possible by Amazon Pharmacy. Listen now: aanp.org/podcast.

Vermont nursing coalition speaks out against proposed federal loan rules wcax.com/2025/12/10/ver…

Urgent: Ask Federal Lawmakers to Support Nursing as a “Professional Degree” votervoice.net/Shares/BHr3JAt…

Excited to speak at the VCNP conference on March 19, 2026! “Beyond the Clinic: Empowering Nurses for Fellowships, Task Forces & Advisory Roles” Join us in Reston VA#VCNP#NPsLead#NPLeadership#NursingPolicy

Join me and make a gift to Case Western Reserve University givecampus.com/s/xgb6gm

@WreathsAcross Please consider donating your time and come out and place wreaths on the headstones of our fallen.

So honored to be at a wonderful retirement party for Dr. Barbara Todd!

Please give to CWRU click.communications.case.edu/?qs=19d45517d3…

Support the NP Workforce and Students. Contact Congress Today! votervoice.net/Shares/BHr3JAn…