Archives: Organizations
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
With more than 9,000 members, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) is the professional association for pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs) and all pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). Established in 1973, we are the only national organization dedicated to improving the quality of health care for infants, children and adolescents, and to advancing […]
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Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology
Mission APSHO’s mission is to improve the quality of care for patients with cancer by supporting critical issues in educational, clinical, and professional development for advanced practitioners in hematology and oncology. Vision High-quality, cost-effective oncology patient care delivered through collaborative practice models that optimize the role of advance practitioners. Collaborative Practice An interdisciplinary team approach […]
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American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners
Mission Statement The American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners (AAENP) promotes high quality, evidence-based practice for nurse practitioners providing emergency care for patients of all ages and acuities in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Vision AAENP is dedicated to sustained partnerships with all emergency care providers, academic and healthcare institutions. AAENP will us expertise in […]
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American Academy of Physician Assistants
Founded in 1968, the American Academy of PAs is the national professional society for PAs. It represents a profession of more than 131,000 PAs across all medical and surgical specialties in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and the uniformed services. AAPA advocates and educates on behalf of the profession and the […]
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Physician Assistant Education Association
The Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) is the only national organization representing PA educational programs. PAEA works to ensure quality PA education through the development and distribution of educational services and products specifically geared toward meeting the emerging needs of PA programs, the PA profession, and the healthcare industry.
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American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Founded in 1931, the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) is the professional association representing nearly 53,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and student registered nurse anesthetists nationwide. The AANA promulgates education and practice standards and guidelines, and affords consultation to both private and governmental entities regarding nurse anesthetists and their practice. The AANA Foundation […]
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American College of Nurse-Midwives
The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) is the professional association that represents certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) in the United States. With roots dating to 1929, ACNM sets the standard for excellence in midwifery education and practice in the United States and strengthens the capacity of midwives in developing countries. Our members are […]
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Alabama Society of Physician Assistants
The mission of ASPA is to promote cost effective, high quality, accesible health care to all Alabamians as part of a physician directed team; to provide for professional development of individual PAs; and to work with physicians, patients, government officials and others to promote and represent the PA profession in Alabama.
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Alaska Academy of PAs
The Alaska Academy of Physician Assistants is an AAPA Constituent Organization and is made up primarily of physician assistants practicing in Alaska and is dedicated to providing Alaskans the highest quality of medical care. We are committed to enhancing the practice environment of physician assistants and providing continuing medical education both to our members and […]
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The Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants
The mission of ASAPA is to advocate for and promote the professional development of physician assistants in all things related to becoming and being a Physician Assistant (PA).
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