A Message from Susan Appel, VP Community Affairs |
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As VP of Community Affairs, I have the privilege of chairing the conference committee. The conference committee has been very busy in planning the sessions. We are excited to tap into the expertise of our membership to offer many across the lifespan sessions. Your program committee also carefully selected presentations focused on populations such as: pediatrics, women’s health, mental health, primary and acute care. Registration is limited, so please register soon. Do not miss this diverse educational and network opportunities. |
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Our Keynote speaker will be Lynn Rapsilber, DNP, ANP-BC, APRN, FAANP. In concert with this year’s conference theme: “A Whole New World: Refresh, Renew, Refocus.” The focus of the keynote presentation is: “Year of the Nurse and Big Wins During a Pandemc.”
Dr. Rapsilber is the owner of NP Business Consultants, LLC providing dissemination of information regarding reimbursement for nurse practitioners and other health care provider services. She is recognized as an expert on coding and documentation for APRNs. She has presented at local, state and national forums. She is author and educator of NP students and seasoned NPs. Dr. Rapsilber also serves as the Co-Chair of the Connecticut Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses. Under her leadership, full practice authority for APRNs in the state of Connecticut was attained with the passage of PA 14-12. She is the past Connecticut State Representative for the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and currently serves at the AANP Health Policy Chair. Dr. Rapsilber co-founded “The Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneur Network.” She was bestowed induction as a Fellow in the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She currently works as a GI Nurse Practitioner for Connecticut GI in Torrington, CT.
Registration is limited, we expect to sell out, so please register soon. Do not miss this diverse educational and networking opportunities.
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2021 NPAA Award Nominations |
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The Nominations and Awards Committee would like your colleagues, patients, administrators or co-workers to nominate a deserving NP. NPs are encouraged to nominate themselves. A review of the nominees will be done by the committee consisting of at least 3 people and presented to the Executive Committee for final approval. All awardees will be notified one week prior to the Annual Conference. Nominations are due one month prior to the Annual Conference. Categories are as follows:
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Preceptor of the Year Award |
The purpose of this award is to recognize a Nurse Practitioner Preceptor who is committed to the excellence of clinical education of Nurse Practitioners through Preceptorship.
· Demonstrates a commitment to excellence in the clinical education of Nurse Practitioners
· Serves as a role model for other nurse practitioners and the nursing profession in general.
· Active member of NPAA or is an active member of local NP affiliate.
· Served as a Preceptor for at least three years.
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NP Student Leadership Award |
The purpose of this award is to recognize a NP student who is committed to the excellence of clinical practice.
· Excellence in academic performance.
· Demonstrates leadership through a formal or informal leadership role.
· A resident of Alabama.
· Currently enrolled in a Nurse Practitioner program in Alabama.
· Is a registered nurse in the state of Alabama.
· Additional nomination requirement: Letter of recommendations from two faculty members and/or NP preceptors.
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Outstanding Faculty Award |
This award is designed to recognize a NP faculty who is committed to the excellence of educating nurse practitioner students.
· Demonstrates excellence in academic performance.
· Demonstrates leadership within the University/College setting.
· A resident of Alabama.
· Currently teaching in a four year college within the state of Alabama.
· Is a certified nurse practitioner.
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Alabama Nurse Practitioner of the Year |
Demonstrates excellence as an NP and as a role model for other nurse practitioners and the nursing profession in general.
• Demonstrates significant contribution to the improvement of care for individuals, families
and/or communities.
• Is creative in his/her approach to nursing care through effective communication and
quality of care.
· Utilizes current research in practice.
· Active member of NPAA OR is an active member of local NP affiliate
• Recognized to practice as a nurse practitioner in Alabama.
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Demonstrates excellence as an NP has 5 or less years in practice.
· New grad to 5 years in practice as an NP.
· Demonstrates clinical excellence.
· Innovative in approach to patient care and/or access to care and/or Health Policy and/or Leadership.
· Is licensed as a nurse practitioner in the State of AL.
· Active member of NPAA OR is an active member of local NP affiliate.
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Recognizes an agency or individual who has advocated and served as a champion for Nurse Practitioners in Alabama. This award is chosen by the Executive Committee. Awardee does not have to be a member of NPAA. The award may not be awarded each year.
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2021 Officer Nominations: Deadline August 16, 2021 |
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Serving as a leader in NPAA offers great opportunities to build professional networks with other nursing professionals and support the legislative process. Take an opportunity to get involved! The NPAA Nominating Committee has opened its 2021 Call for Nominations for the following offices:
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President-elect: shall serve for one (1) two (2) year term. Shall remain informed of all issues, statutes, and concerns facing NPs in Alabama. The President-elect, in absence of the President, shall serve as spokesperson for NPs, call meetings, set the calendar and agenda for the meetings, and chair meetings. The President-elect shall be a co-signer of all bank accounts, chair the Bylaws committee, and take on special tasks as designated by the President.
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VP for Membership: Shall support efforts related to membership recruitment and retention. The VP of Membership chairs the Membership Committee and may take on special tasks as designated by the President.
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Secretary: Shall keep minutes and records, including meeting attendance, committee and officer reports, and roll of members. The Secretary shall conduct official correspondence, serve as the coordinator of calendars (in coordination with the President), and publish notice of meetings.
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Member-at-Large: Shall be elected from the membership. The Member-at-Large is a member of the Executive Committee, attends all meetings of the Steering Committee, and may take on special tasks as designated by the President.
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Two (2) Student Members-at-Large shall serve on the Steering Committee for a one (1) year term. Student Members-at-Large will be elected annually.
Nominations End August 16, 2021
Notes:
- All executive committee positions carry a 2-year term. Student Members At Large carry a 1 year term.
- All nominees must be NPAA Members in good standing.
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All current members are invited to nominate themselves and/or other members. All nominees must complete the “Nomination Form”
If you have questions, contact Denise Williams, admin@npalliancealabama.org. Nominations shall be unrestricted based on consideration of age, color, creed, disability, gender, health status, lifestyle, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
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