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
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...
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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
I’d like to circle back to the question regarding prescriptive authority, and prescribing GLP1 agonist posted 7/9/25....
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1995: Nursing Writes a New Prescription for Arkansas Healthcare This headline from the Arkansas Nursing News reflects...
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The Arkansas State Board of Nursing is hosting a free virtual APRN license workshop on Teams from 1:00-3:30 pm,...
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Are APRNs in Arkansas legally allowed to sign the medical marijuana physician statement? No. APRNs cannot authorize...
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 6:00am PT