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Dear AAENP Colleagues,
Many great things are happening right now at AAENP! In June, our organization was well-represented at the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) conference in Nashville, TN. Our 10th anniversary birthday bash celebration held during EmergNP in Salt Lake City continued at AANP with birthday cake, prize giveaways, collegial networking, and the addition of new members. I had the opportunity to meet Dr. Loretta Ford, a co-founder of the nurse practitioner profession, who was recognized and honored at multiple events. Admittedly, I was overwhelmed to be in the presence of this notable centenarian who is also known as the “Mother of nurse practitioners.” To meet her face-to-face was like meeting Florence Nightingale to me! She wanted to hear about what ENPs are doing in practice these days, so I made sure to emphasize that her tenacity lives on in emergency NPs globally! This resulted in a coy smile from Dr. Ford!
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Other accomplishments early in the summer include:
- A successful AAENP Townhall. Based on this event, a decision was made to host Townhalls quarterly in 2025 with varying weekdays and times to accommodate additional member schedules. Registration is required to gain meeting details, & is available on our website, in the newsletter and on social media.
- Launch of AAENP’s first Nominations & Elections process earlier this month! Our inaugural Nominations and Elections committee has been hard at work setting policies guided by the bylaws in motion and finalizing details for procedures including the software mechanism by which members will vote. The call for nominations is currently open and will close on August 9th. You can find more information below, on our website and on social media.
In early August, applications open for the Kyle Kincaid scholarship. We encourage ENP students to apply for this scholarship, especially those who will be working in a rural area following graduation.
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Looking further ahead, please mark your calendars for our upcoming AAENP national conference - EmergNP 2025 in Dallas, TX from March 14-16, 2025. The call to submit abstracts for podium and poster presentations will be announced very soon by our conference committee who has been working diligently to assure that educational content is of substantial quality and relevant to practicing ENPs.
Each of these initiatives represents our member needs and expertise. Thank you for your ongoing commitment and support to AAENP. Together, we can continue to elevate our profession and make a positive impact on healthcare globally.
Stay safe and BE THE DIFFERENCE in quality emergency care,
Melanie Gibbons Hallman, DNP, CRNP, CNS, FAEN, FAANP, FAAN
President, American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners
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Inaugural AAENP Nominations & Elections Are Now Open!
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The American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners (AAENP) is currently seeking qualified candidates to serve in the following positions:
- Three (3) Board of Directors
- One (1) Secretary/Treasurer (Must be a current member of the Board of Directors)
- Two (2) Nominations and Elections Committee
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Your talents can positively impact policy and advocacy, support emergency nurse practitioner practice, and improve the quality of emergency healthcare for patients nationwide.
Terms begin January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026. Current board members and staff will provide Board Member orientation and mentorship.
Descriptions of the positions up for elections can be found here.
If you are interested in this unique and vital opportunity, please submit the following items to the link below no later than August 9, 2024, at noon CST:
- Your curriculum vitae or resume with professional headshot
- Position Statement
- Signed statements (Conflict of Interest, Background Check Disclosure Authorization Form & Confidentiality Agreement)
- Two Letters of Recommendation/Reference (One from an AAENP member in good standing and One from a professional reference)
If you have any questions, please contact the Nominations and Elections Committee at info@aaenp-natl.org.
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Mark your calendars
Get your calendars out and hold these dates for upcoming AAENP events you don’t want to miss!
AAENP Town Hall – October 22, 2024 @ 6pm CST. Registration is available in the “Upcoming Events” section on our website at https://www.aaenp-natl.org/
EmergNP 2025 – March 14-16 in Dallas, Texas
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As we prepare for future AAENP educational offerings, we want to know what AAENP members prefer. Please take 3 minutes to answer 3 short questions to indicate your interests and needs. Tell us your preferences HERE.
New Member offer! Springer Publishing is offering AAENP members exclusive discounts on leading clinical resources. Check out the titles available at AAENP | Springer Publishing
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Membership Highlight
Dr. Michael Gooch
Congratulations to our Southeastern Regional Director Dr. Michael Gooch on his recent induction as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners! Dr. Gooch is an Assistant Professor at the Vanderbilt University ENP program. He is one of the Founding Members of AAENP, and serves on the editorial board as a column editor for the Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal (AENJ). Congratulations on this milestone in your career Dr. Gooch!
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AAENP State Representatives are essential connections to our members and actively support the values and mission of the organization. While we welcome additional reps from all areas, the following state needs are currently the greatest: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. If interested, please apply through the AAENP website at https://www.aaenp-natl.org/get-involved
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