This Obesity Care Week, explore the intricate relationship between obesity and psoriatic disease by enrolling in this CE activity in the AANP CE Center. Complete this activity to earn 1.25 CH of CE credit (0.5 of which may be applied toward pharmacology). Learn more: bit.ly/obesity-ce.

NPs — share your story with AANP! Submit your photos and written testimony here: aanp.org/shareyourstory. Thank you, Minjae Kim, for sharing your inspiring testimony!

Last chance — comment period ends today! 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.

Voting is now open for the 2026 AANP Election! AANP members can help determine the direction of the organization by electing NP leaders from their respective states, territories and regions. All votes must be submitted online by March 31 at 6 p.m. ET (5 p.m. CT). Learn more: aanp.org/elections.

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.

Thank you, Dr. Rebecca Lechner, for sharing your testimony with AANP! NPs — share your story of leadership, mentorship, resilience or advocacy at aanp.org/shareyourstory. Select stories will be featured on AANP's social media.

NP education is professional education. Protect the health care workforce and patient access. Submit your comment today to the Department of Education: bit.ly/aanp-actnow.

AANP is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Grants and Scholarships Program funding cycle. AANP members who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for scholarships or grants before March 18, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET (5 p.m. CT). Learn more: bit.ly/aanp-app26.

Are you curious about what it takes to join the ranks of the FAANP? In this article for the AANP News Feed, learn about the requirements for membership, the application process and the history of Fellowship: bit.ly/faanp-howto.

Reminder — 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: brnw.ch/21wZwRa

Meet the candidates for the 2026 AANP Election in advance of the March 2-31 voting period! Each year, eligible AANP members have the opportunity to participate in the AANP Election. Learn more about these NP leaders and their vision for the future of AANP: aanp.org/elections.

Thank you, Darius II Opada, for sharing your inspiring testimony! NPs — share your story with AANP. Submit your photos and written testimony and earn the chance to be featured on AANP's social media. Learn more: aanp.org/shareyourstory.

The Feb. Course of the Month is now available! Offering 1.25 CH of free CE credit for AANP members, this activity examines the bidirectional relationship between heart failure and diabetes, emphasizing cardiovascular risk reduction through evidence-based pharmacologic strategies. bit.ly/aanp-feb26

NPs — share your story with AANP! Submit your photos and written testimony here: aanp.org/shareyourstory. Thank you, Lerlyne Lewis, for sharing your inspiring testimony!

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 AANP State Award for Outstanding Contributions! This award honors individuals who have made significant strides in advancing health care and have demonstrated efforts to advance the image, profile and visibility of NPs. Learn more: bit.ly/st-award-26.

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 SUDs, including the appropriate clinical use of all FDA-approved medications for SUD treatment. Learn more: bit.ly/aanp-7587.

Thank you, Dr. Monica Barfield, for sharing your inspiring testimony! NPs — submit your photos and written testimonies and help AANP amplify The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®: aanp.org/shareyourstory.

AANP President Dr. Valerie Fuller attended a White House event spotlighting the Rural Health Transformation Program and the critical role NPs play in expanding rural health care access nationwide. Read more: bit.ly/aanp-wh.

Nurse practitioners secured the top spot across three U.S. News & World Report best jobs rankings. For the third consecutive year, the NP role ranks #1 for Best Job, Best Health Care Job and Best STEM Job. Learn more: bit.ly/bestjobs26.

Thank you, Dr. Erin Noonan, for helping increase awareness of the NP role by sharing your story with AANP! NPs — submit your photos and written testimonies here: aanp.org/shareyourstory.

"We can't afford to lose future clinicians." -- Valerie Fuller, PhD, DNP, president of @aanp.org, discussing possible consequences from excluding #nursing as a professional degree for student loan programs. www.medpagetoday.com/publichealth...

We’re thrilled to welcome Robert Costa to the 2026 AANP Health Policy Conference — Emmy Award–winning journalist, Chief Washington Analyst for CBS News and #1 NYT bestselling author. Get insider perspective straight from D.C. Seats are filling fast — register now! aanp.org/hpc26

AANP released its top five health care trends for 2026, highlighting how innovative technologies and care models will make health care more personalized, more accessible and more focused on activities of patients’ everyday lives. Learn more: bit.ly/trends-2026.

This holiday season, hear this special message from AANP President Valerie Fuller, PhD, DNP. And from all of us at AANP, happy holidays!

On the latest episode of NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, endocrinology experts Sara MacLeod and Shannon Idzik explore the science and strategy behind effective obesity care, offering practical, evidence-based insights clinicians can apply right away. Listen now: aanp.org/podcast.

Thank you, Dr. Arlene Wright, for sharing your inspiring testimony of leadership and advocacy! NPs — submit your photos and written testimony and tell us about your role and what inspired you to become an NP. aanp.org/shareyourstory

Nominations for the 2026 AANP National Leadership Awards open Jan. 5! The prestigious Sharp Cutting Edge Award and Towers Pinnacle Award recognize the achievements of individuals who have made a positive difference for NPs and their patients. Learn more: aanp.org/national-awards.

This course equips NPs with essential knowledge and practical tools to recognize, respond to and prevent female genital mutilation (FGM). Visit the AANP CE Center and explore the medical, psychological, cultural and legal dimensions of FGM. Learn more: bit.ly/aanp-fgm.

AANP invites you to the 2026 AANP National Conference at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 23-27, to experience the largest annual event for all NPs. Register today to take advantage of early registration savings — and substantial discounts exclusive to AANP members: nc.aanp.org.

On this accredited episode of NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, esteemed faculty discuss vasculitis and explore strategies to support effective management of this condition — all to better enhance your practice while serving your patients well. Listen now: aanp.org/podcast.

This Feb. 8-10, NPs will gather in Washington, D.C., to network, attend informative educational sessions, and meet with lawmakers. Learn about this exciting event by reading the latest article in the AANP News Feed, and register today! bit.ly/aanp-hpc26

Thank you, Jared Sanders, for sharing your inspiring testimony! NPs — share your story with AANP! Submit your photos and written testimony here: aanp.org/shareyourstory.

NPs — want to learn the latest on continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)? This course explores the expanding role of NPs in utilizing CGMs for diabetes prevention and management in the primary care setting. Sign up for this AANP CE Center activity to earn 1.2 CH of CE credit. bit.ly/aanp-cgms

NPs — don't miss your chance to attend this webinar to gain insight into how AI is reshaping diabetes care through advances in wearables, nutrition tools, predictive analytics and clinical decision support. Register now: bit.ly/aanp-aiwebinar.

AANP commends Senators Collins (R-ME) and Blumenthal (D-CT) for introducing the Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act. This bill will ensure timely access to care is provided to our federal workforce when they are injured on the job.

As The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, AANP wants to hear — and share — your story. Submit your photos and written testimony here: aanp.org/shareyourstory. Thank you, Sanita Burgic, for sharing your inspiring testimony!

The December Course of the Month is now available! Offering 1.05 CH of CE credit, this activity provides an in-depth overview of essential billing, coding and documentation practices for clinicians involved in wound and ulcer management. Learn more: bit.ly/aanp-dec-25.

Thank you, Theodora Berry, for sharing your inspiring testimony! NPs — share your story with AANP! Submit your photos and written testimony and tell us about your role and what inspired you to become an NP. aanp.org/shareyourstory

AANP President Dr. Valerie Fuller has an important message for all NPs and NP students about the Department of Education rulemaking. AANP is fighting for you and together, we will be heard. Learn more: bit.ly/aanp-advocacy.

NPs — enroll in this AANP CE Center activity and explore practical tools to effectively diagnose, manage and prevent IgE-mediated food allergies. Sign up today to earn 1.0 contact hour of CE credit (0.5 Rx): bit.ly/aanp-allergens.

Listen to the latest episode of NP Pulse to hear from Drs. Korey Hood and Kathryn Evans-Kreider as they explore the psychosocial challenges of living with type 1 diabetes, as well as the importance of integrating mental health awareness into routine diabetes management. Listen now: aanp.org/podcast.

NPs — share your story with AANP! Submit your photos and written testimony here: aanp.org/shareyourstory. Thank you, Jovimari Estrella, for sharing your inspiring testimony!

Another exceptional #NPWeek for the books! This year, a record-breaking 50 states, Washington, D.C., and four U.S. territories issued a proclamation designating Nov. 9-15 as NP Week. Thank you to everyone who helped get these proclamations signed and submitted for this year's NP Week celebration!

At the start of NP Week, AANP announced that there are more than 461,000 NPs across the U.S. Read this interview with AANP’s research experts as they explain how they calculate the number of NPs in the U.S. and what this can tell us about the NP role. bit.ly/aanp-461k

The #NPWeek celebration continues, and AANP is highlighting #NPVoices from across the country. NPs — join the conversation by sharing what makes you proud to be a nurse practitioner! Learn more about NP Week: npweek.aanp.org.

Thank you to all NPs who shared their #NPWeek celebration photos with AANP! Take a look at the complete photo gallery and learn more about NP Week here: npweek.aanp.org.

Happy NP Spirit Day! NPs, share your #NPWeek celebration photos with AANP for the chance to be featured on AANP's social media. Submit your photos here: npweek.aanp.org/share.

NP Spirit Day is tomorrow! Whether you’re decked out in NP apparel or celebrating with colleagues, share your #NPWeek celebration photos with AANP for the chance to be featured on AANP's social media. npweek.aanp.org/share

For more than 60 years, NPs have provided primary, acute and specialty health care to millions of patients across the lifespan. This #NPWeek, join us in celebrating the trusted providers delivering proven care across nearly 1 billion patient visits each year. Learn more: npweek.aanp.org.

Thank you, Dr. Valerie Fuller, for sharing your inspiring testimony of leadership and advocacy! NPs — submit your photos and written testimony and tell us about your role and what inspired you to become an NP. aanp.org/shareyourstory