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
2026 ANPA Events & Opportunities We have an exciting lineup of meetings, education sessions, celebrations, and opportunities planned for 2026! From Midday Mingles and district meetings to scholarships and our Annual Spring Conference, there’s...
Posted by Caitlin De Vore
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
I’ve been a PMHNP student for one semester and a registered nurse for two years. I want to become a nurse...
Posted in Membership
If an RN is out and not working due to injury, can they get a marijuana card for pain. A nurse can hold a medical...
Posted in Arkansas State Board of Nursing
District 5 Reminder You are invited to attend an Amgen Speaker Program featuring new data on Repatha® (evolocumab)....
Posted by Caitlin De Vore in District Meeting
This Week at ANPA | Week of January 25 Here’s what’s happening this week: Tuesday, January 27District 5 Meeting6:00...
Posted by Caitlin De Vore
Job Opportunities
NEA Baptist Hospital is currently seeking an experienced emergency department physician assistant (PA) or nurse...
Upcoming Events
Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7:00pm ET
