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April 2020 Newsletter
UPCOMING EVENTS
See what's happening this year .

NP RESOURCES
Visit our regional NP groups .

AANP Alabama Results
Congratulations to Robin Lawson, Alabama AANP Representative
NPAA Store Open for Business!
Visit the NPAA Store ! The store is featuring NPAA items like:
  • t-shirts,
  • portfolios,
  • tumblers,
  • bags,
  • phone wallets and
  • lapel pins.
MESSAGE FROM NPAA PRESIDENT, D'Ann Somerall
We're here to guide you through your best year yet!
As last month the word UNPRECEDENTED continues to describe our lives as health care professionals. Know that the NPAA leadership continues to serve as an advocate for expanding the role of the NP in Alabama, even in these unprecedented times.

In terms of continuing to advocate for Full Practice Authority the newly formed APP Coalition will meet the end of May to begin discussions of what FPA looks like for each entity: CNMs, CNSs, CRNAs and CRNPs. NPAA has been in contact with AANP for additional guidance to the direction and the type of legislation that will benefit our practice.

The actions of the future legislation will only be accomplished by increasing our membership as MEMBERSHIP speaks volumes to the legislators. This ties in nicely with the next component of the strategic plan which is MEMBERSHIP.

A component of the strategic plan is that NPAA will provide at least one program/activity/ project to focus on increasing community awareness of health related issues. To achieve this measure NPAA is submitting an application to the BON to become a CEU provider. Another component of membership is to participate in at least one service project annually benefitting a non-NPAA group. If you have a non-NPAA group that NPAA membership can support please contact VP of Membership, Curry Bordelon. NPAA wants to spread the word of all of our good works.

As a member your charge is to connect with other NPs who may not know the benefits of being a NPAA member. If you would like to become more involved please email me and I will definitely connect you!

Stay safe! Wash your hands! Wear a mask!


"NPAA: Leading the Way"
14th Annual Conference
NPAA invites you to the 14th Annual Conference: “Leading the Way". We are excited about this year’s conference and would like the invite all NPs to join and support us as we strive to move the role of nurse practitioners further to practicing to the fullest extent of our education and training. 

Want to be a speaker? Submit an abstract!
Want to present a poster? Submit an application!

NPAA Award Survey
We value you at NPAA. Based on the results of the past post-conference evaluations, we are looking for suggestions and ways to improve the type and way awards are presented at the annual conference. We highly appreciate your feedback and look forward to improving your experience! Please complete the short Google Docs survey. Survey closes on May 7, 2020.
Legislative Update: Dr. Eileen Myer, VP of Policy
The Alabama Legislature adjourned in march due to the COVID-19 stay at home order issued by Governor Ivey. At the time of the Stay at Home order the bill was on the agenda to be voted on by the Full House. The initial plan was for the legislature to resume on April 27, 2020, but was delayed until May 4, 2020. Dr. Somerall and I have contacted members of the House requesting that the SB 114 be voted on when the session
opens, but according to the news the goal of the session will be to vote on the budget. We will keep our members up to date.
NPAA Travel Grants
The NPAA’s purpose of the funding the travel grants program is to support NPs in their professional development, and to advance the NP profession. Applications for the application period for the NPAA Travel Grant will be November 1st until September 1st.

Grants are available to NPAA members in good standing and who are practicing in an NP role. Applicants must be CRNP's or graduate NP students expected graduate during the grant year of funding. Students must submit verification of enrollment in an NP program to be eligible for consideration. Applicants may receive up to $250 in funding and must complete travel within one year of the award.