Mission
To unite, support, educate, and enhance the professional identity of Nurse Practitioners in Arkansas while promoting and advocating for excellence in practice.
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Benefits of Membership:
- Discounted rate for the ANPA Annual Conference
- Education - Annual Conference, in addition to reduced rates, the ability to earn CEs and Pharm hours
- First to know about meetings in your district (also: free food, free drinks, and peer networking at meetings)
- Communication – news, e-mail, newsletter, social media, legislative, and committee updates
- Community Service – Local & District Opportunities
- Networking – Bonding, mentoring, AANP affiliation
- Email Blasts – All members receive information regarding job opportunities
- Students- network for preceptors, jobs, and student resources
- Member Discounts - Board reviews, Magic Springs Passes

Pinned News & Announcements
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT Location: Virtual MeetingCredits: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, ANCC, AAPA, AAFPFeatured Speaker: Dr. Zahid S. Ahmad Associate Professor, UT Southwestern Medical Center Director, Parkland...
Posted by Caitlin De Vore in Education_CEs
Call for Abstracts CALL FOR ABSTRACTS The Arkansas Nurse Practitioner Association (ANPA) is now accepting abstracts for the 2026 ANPA Annual Conference! Theme: Game Changers: NP Leading the Way to a Healthier Arkansas Location: Hot Springs...
Posted in Conference
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...
Posted in Member Updates
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...
Posted in Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Recent News & Announcements
Can NPs who practice in the hospital write orders for morphine, fentanyl, or similar pain medication? APRNs can...
Posted in Arkansas State Board of Nursing
District 3 meeting at Sullivan’s Steakhouse Thursday Oct. 30th at 6:30 pm. RSVP by scanning or clicking the QR code...
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Midday Mingle with ASBN Thursday, October 23, 2025 12:00 – 1:00 PM CT Virtual Join us for a lunch-hour Q&A with...
Posted by Caitlin De Vore
During the second decade of Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) licensure in Arkansas, the number of CNPs residing in...
Job Opportunities
Thriveworks is currently seeking Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners in Arkansas.Clinicians need to be...