“Advocating For Your Patients: From the Clinic to the Capitol.”
Embassy Suites
11301 CENTRE PARKWAY
Little Rock, AR 72211
Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 9:00am CT - 1:30pm CT
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Topic
THE FIRST ARKANSAS NURSE PRACTITIONER ASSOCIATION MEETING AND CE OPPORTUNITY
Speaker(s)
Brittany McAllister - State Government Affairs Specialist for the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Credits Offered
This event offers
1.5 CEU credits
to attendees.
Accreditation Info:
AANP.
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Meet the non-profit Arkansas Nurse Practitioner Association solely devoted to uniting, supporting, educating, and enhancing the practice of nurse practitioners in AR. The theme "Joining Hands and Raising Voices" demonstrates the goal to reach out to all nurse practitioners in the state of Arkansas in order to raise awareness, promote our profession to the public and legislators, and develop a strong network and community for nurse practitioners in AR. Join us for an introduction to ANPA and hear the brilliant Brittany McAllister, State Governmental Affairs Specialist for AANP State Governmental Affairs team. She is an exciting and knowledgable insider into the recent successes nurse practitioners have enjoyed across the nation in 2014 and 2015. 1.5 CE is offered with a full luncheon with beverage and pastry service in the morning before the conference.
Event Agenda
“Advocating For Your Patients: From the Clinic to the Capitol.”
Event Agenda
Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 9:00am CT - 1:30pm CT
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Saturday, August 15, 2015
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9:45am - 11:15am
Arkansas Nurse Practitioner Association - Advancing the profession of the Nurse Practitioner
Welcome - Dr.Katherine Darling, President Elect , Dr. Bruce Murphy - Opening Remarks ANPA Interim Board: Katherine Darling, Carolin Hockersmith, Alisa Lancaster, Wanda Lusk, Karen Reynolds, Cheri Roberts, Angela Simmons, Debbie Shelton, Ronette Wise
Conference Agenda
Saturday, August 15, 2015
9:00 am to 9:30 Registration and Beverage Service
Saturday, August 15, 2015
9:45 am to 11:15 am Introduction to Arkansas Nurse Practitioner Association
Welcome by President Elect – Katherine Darling, DNP, CNP, APRN, FAANP
Introduction of the AANP State Award Recipients:
• 2015 Nurse Practitioner Award of Excellence – Nataille West, FNP-C, APRN
• 2015 Nurse Practitioner Advocate of the Year – Bruce Murphy, M.D., CEO of Arkansas Heart Hospital
• Other Introductions
Opening Remarks - Dr. Bruce Murphy
About Arkansas Nurse Practitioner Association
• Purpose and Goals
• Mission
• History
• Structure
Introduction of Interim Board
Treasurer’s Report – Karen Reynolds, FNP-C, APRN
Working Committee Reports and Information
• Website – Karen Reynolds, FNP-C, APRN
• Education – Carolin Hockersmith, FNP-C, APRN
• Donor Program and Sponsorships – Cherri Roberts, FNP-C, APRN
• Policy and Procedures –
• Legislative Affairs – Alisa Lancaster, FNP-C, APRN
• Volunteers – Wanda Lusk, FNP-C, APRN
• Regional Districts – Angela Simmons
• Conference – Angela Simmons, FNP-C, APRN
o Upcoming Conference Announcement
• Nominations and Elections –
o Upcoming Elections process and timetable
o Opportunities
• Open Forum – Questions and Answers, discussion
11:15 am to 11:45 am
Networking Break – ANPA desk will be open11:45 am to 1:25 pm
Luncheon and CE presentation: “Advocating For Your Patients: From the Clinic to the Capitol.” Brittany Dawn McAllister - Brittany will share her expertise and insider view of the 2014-2015 legislative activities from across the nation. As a crucial member of the AANP office of State Governmental Affairs team, Brittany has reviewed hundreds of pieces of legislation that could affect NP practice, listened to testimony of many legislative sessions, analyzed data, and assisted the VP of State Governmental Affairs to advise state nurse practitioner associations and other member associations. Her office provides model language for drafts of proposed legislation and aides NPs through the difficult landscape of state legislative activities. (1.5 CE)1:25 pm to 1:30 Closing Remarks and Farewell
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11:45am - 1:25pm
“Advocating For Your Patients: From the Clinic to the Capitol.”
Brittany Dawn McAllister has served in her current role as the State Government Affairs Specialist for the American Association of Nurse Practitioners since September 2013. Prior to joining AANP, Brittany has worked as a health services researcher, policy analyst, and director of issue and electoral campaigns. Brittany holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Communication Studies from The University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Public Health in Health Policy from The George Washington University.
1.5 CE CreditsGuest Speaker Brittany McAllister Description: Brittany will share her insider view and first hand experiences from the 2014-2015 legislation across the nation. She will highlight the processes leading to these historical successes and share a vision for the future for all nurse practitioners, both in Arkansas and across the nation.