Arkansas Nurse Practitioner Association

Arkansas NPs are heading to see @SenTomCotton, @JohnBoozman, @RepFrenchHill, @RepWesterman, & @RepRickCrawford today to advocate for policies that expand patient access to healthcare. Proud to support recognition of NP education as a professional degree & the ICAN Act.

D4 Meeting 📅 February 3 ⏰ 6:00 PM 🗺️ El Dorado Country Club Hosted by Neurocrine Biosciences Spotlights 🔗 Member: lnkd.in/duD6Qr_z 🔗 NP Business Owner: lnkd.in/gpcMjjHr 🔗 NP Student: lnkd.in/gN4hw_RF 🔗 ASBN Anonymous Q&A: lnkd.in/eaqaS5ZV

🚨 Only 2 DAYS LEFT for the Early Bird Discount! 🚨 Sign up by February 1st to receive $100 off your registration fee for the ANPA 2026 Conference in Hot Springs, AR (April 16-18)! 🩺✨ Don’t wait—this deal ends soon! 👉 Register Here: anpassociation.enpnetwork.com/nurse-practiti…

🌪️ #NPWeek is a wrap!
Thanks to everyone’s support. You made this week incredible! 💙 Enjoy 10% off memberships thru Nov 30! 
Use code NPWeek2025. ✨ Scholarship Sunday is here!
Support future NPs by donating today: arcf.org/give-online/?f… We appreciate you, NP community!

🎓 Help support future NPs and keep the legacy growing! Every scholarship helps turn dreams into reality.
Donate to the Dr. Loretta Ford Scholarship Endowment today and invest in the future of healthcare. 💚 👉 arcf.org/give-online/?f…
#ANPAStrong #WeChooseNPs #FutureOfCare

🌟 Celebrate #NPWeek with us! 🌟
We’re honoring the amazing Nurse Practitioners who make a difference every day — and spotlighting what fuels the NEXT generation: scholarships! 💙 💬 Why do YOU think increasing NP scholarships is so important?
#NPsLead #NPLife #NPWeek2025

📚 More opportunities for students.
🌎 Better access to care in every community.
🩺 A stronger, more diverse NP workforce. Your voice matters! Reply below to join the conversation and don’t forget, we’re picking a prize winner each day this week! 🎁
#NPEducation #Scholarship

🎉 Celebrate #NPWeek! 🎉
This week we celebrate the passion, perseverance & grit it takes to be an NP 💚 Let’s have some fun —
👉 Share one crazy, unforgettable, or laughable NP school or practice memory (HIPAA-compliant, of course 😉). Participate go win! #NPsLead #NPStrong

Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸 Honoring all who served & their families During #NPWeek, we celebrate full practice authority empowering NPs to serve with autonomy & advance access to care. Why is FPA important to you? Share your story in the comments #VeteransDay #FullPracticeAuthority

Recognizing #NPWeek, we honor NP mentors whose leadership advances clinical excellence and quality patient care. Who is your NP mentor? Tag them and share how their guidance has shaped your professional growth. #Mentorship #Healthcare

HAPPY NP WEEK 2025! 🎉 Join ANPA in honoring Dr. Loretta Ford’s legacy. Thanks Paragould Family Care, P. A. for donating to the Dr. Ford Scholarship in memory of Judy Leach! Support NPs—just $10 helps us reach 50% goal by Dr. Ford’s birthday. Donate: lnkd.in/eEh9FAXP

👉 This is a valuable opportunity for both new and experienced Nurse Practitioners to expand your knowledge on NP Practice Rules and prescriptive authority. Sign up today to gain insight directly from the ASBN that oversees NP Practice. 🔗 Register now: forms.gle/QKcbyijMGp2yFy…

AR Needs NPs More Than Ever >6K NPs serve in every county in Arkansas. AR ranks 49 in US for healthcare outcomes. It’s critical to empower NPs to work to the full extent of our ed & training. Healthier Arkansas starts w/ unlocking the full potential of those already serving it

Ask the ASBN Anonymous QA answers affecting our practice. Check our website (link in our profile) for Dr. McKinney’s answer. Don’t forget you must log in as member for the full response. Have a question for the board of nursing? Submit it here: surveymonkey.com/r/ASBN_ANON_QA

We met the Governor’s team to discuss a critical opportunity for increasing Arkansas’s share of the CMS Grant. One key is FPA. A sincere thanks to the Governor’s office. We remain steadfast in our mission to advocate for NPs & improve healthcare access for all Arkansans. #NPsLead

We are proud to introduce the 2025–2026 Board of Directors. Our Mission To unite, support, educate, and enhance the professional identity of Nurse Practitioners in Arkansas while promoting & advocating for excellence in practice. Help us congratulate & welcome these leaders!

Ask the ASBN Anonymous Q/A affecting our practice sharing Dr. Shannon McKinney’s answer this week: lnkd.in/gd2P3UYS Don’t forget you must log in as member. Have a question for the board of nursing? Submit it here: lnkd.in/eaqaS5ZV

Join our Virtual Monthly Meeting 📅 August 14, 2025 🕖 7:00 – 8:00 PM (CT) Clinic Manager: Luxury or Necessity? Join Angela Simmons & Bill Wells as we dive into this vital topic for today’s healthcare practices. 💬 Don’t miss the conversation! Visit our website in bio for link

🎓💉 Nurse practitioners are the heartbeat of college health clinics—providing compassionate, comprehensive care to students, faculty, and staff alike. From diagnosing infections to managing mental health, their impact is profound #CollegeHealth #PreventiveCare #NPStrong

NPs are important in SBHCs teams. >37 School Based Healthcare Centers *Employ Multidisciplinary Teams *Crucial for improving student health & academic outcome *Provide accessible & comprehensive healthcare services *Contribute to healthier & more productive learning environments