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, 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
Pine Bluff, AR
September 26th, 2025

Pinned News & Announcements
The Arkansas Nurse Practitioner Association (ANPA) is pleased to announce the application for a $500 educational grant for an active student member of ANPA. This grant will be awarded in September 2025. The applicant must be enrolled in a Nurse...
Posted by Caitlin De Vore in AANP Updates
We’ve extended the deadline for the 2025 ANPA Membership Survey to Saturday, September 20th. Please check your email for the survey link — and if you don’t see it, check your spam/junk folder. If you can still not find the survey, email...
Posted by Caitlin De Vore in Membership
The Arkansas Nurse Practitioner Association (ANPA) is pleased to announce the application for a $500 educational grant for an active student member of ANPA. This grant will be awarded in September 2025. The applicant must be enrolled in a Nurse...
Posted by Caitlin De Vore in AANP Updates
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 | 2 comments
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...
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
The Arkansas Nurse Practitioner Association (ANPA) is pleased to announce the application for a $500 educational...
Posted by Caitlin De Vore in AANP Updates
Can you have FPA for a side job and maintain the collaborative MD for your Full time job if your job requires you to?...
Posted in Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Join us Friday, September 26 | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM for the ANPA Fall Opioid Conference. Action needed: Please register to...
Posted by Caitlin De Vore
We’ve extended the deadline for the 2025 ANPA Membership Survey to Saturday, September 20th. Please check your email...
Posted by Caitlin De Vore in Membership
Job Opportunities
Providers can work flexible hours between 8AM-8PM, seven days a weekOptum is seeking a Part-Time Nurse Practitioner,...
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 2:00pm ET