Mission
To unite, support, educate, and enhance the professional identity of Nurse Practitioners in Arkansas while promoting and advocating for excellence in practice.
Pine Bluff, AR
September 26th, 2025
Pinned News & Announcements
Announcing the ANPA Board of Directors (2025–2026) The Arkansas Nurse Practitioners Association (ANPA) is proud to introduce the 2025–2026 Board of Directors. This team will guide our work to elevate nurse practitioner practice, advocacy, and...
Posted by Caitlin De Vore in Member Updates | 1 comment
Join us at our Tackling the Opioid Crisis in Rural Arkansas: Continuing the Conversation sponsored by AG Tim Griffin Pine Bluff Convention Center 1 Convention Center Drive Pine Bluff, AR 71601 Friday, September 26, 2025 at 9:30am CT - 3:00pm CT...
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Dr. Loretta Ford, a true pioneer and founder of the nurse practitioner profession passed away at the age of 104. She left an indelible mark on healthcare and inspired countless professionals with her vision and dedication. We were incredibly...
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In 2024, we received a significant number of questions to our "Ask the Arkansas State Board of Nursing" anonymous question forum. We extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Shannon McKinney for generously sharing her time and expertise in addressing our...
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Recent News & Announcements
Announcing the ANPA Board of Directors (2025–2026) The Arkansas Nurse Practitioners Association (ANPA) is proud to...
Posted by Caitlin De Vore in Member Updates | 1 comment
Why is it that the board of nursing tells us to submit complaints about other nurses or nurse owned business’s that...
Posted in Arkansas State Board of Nursing
If moving from another state and wishing to apply for full practice authority, does ASBN count hours worked in the...
Posted in Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Does the collaborative agreement need to list all the doctor listed in the clinic and nurse practitioner works with?...
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Job Opportunities
Exceptional and growing Urgent Care is looking to hire a Nurse Practitioner / NP to work in an Urgent Care setting in...
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 5:45pm PT