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NPNY -- WHO WE ARE:

Nurse Practitioners of New York (NPNY) was founded in 2000 by a group of Nurse Practitioners and advocates for accessible, affordable and quality health care.


NPNY -- WHAT WE DO:

  • Support the contributions of Nurse Practitioners and promote our importance to the delivery of quality health care
  • Empower Nurse Practitioners via continuing education and professional networking
  • Advocate for Universal Health Care for all
  • Lobby for policies and legislation that ensure quality health care on the local, state and federal level


NPNY- WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN US?

  • Get FREE CE credits at our monthly meetings -- 2 CEs per month; earn up to 24 CEs per year!
  • Network with colleagues at our monthly programs and through social media
  • Receive job postings via LinkedIn - members only (coming soon)
  • Work with colleagues on a committee for professional growth and participate in building the organization
  • Find a mentor- for NP students and experienced professional in search of support
  • Gain experience lobbying for state and local legislation with the support of experienced colleagues
  • Attend the American College of Nurse Practitioners Public Policy Summit - scholarship offered by NPNY
  • Free subscription to "The Advocate," the NPNY Newsletter
  • Access to additional clinical and professional perks via social media


NPNY- HOW DO I JOIN?

JOIN NOW!

NPNY is incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in New York State.

Membership Dues (Pro-rated quarterly for new members only)



CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION ONLINE
and complete payment via the secure PayPal Subscribe link above OR CLICK HERE TO PRINT AND MAIL your completed application and a check made payable to NPNY to the address on the form.  NPNY memberships are due for renewal every September. Pro-rated fees apply to new members only. Please refer to the following fee schedule:

--Annual Renewal: Active Member: $80
--New & Renewal: Student/Retired Member: $40
--New Member: If joining between Sept-Nov: $80
--New Member: If joining between Dec-Feb: $60
--New Member: If joining between March-May: $40
--New Member: If joining between June-Aug: $20



Mission:

Under Revision



NPNY History:

Under Revision



NPNY Leadership and Committee Chairs:


We encourage you to become involved and welcome your comments, suggestions and participation. The strengths of any organization lie in the teamwork, cooperation and participation by members. Below is a contact list of NPNY Leadership and of committees and description of volunteer opportunities.

Wendy Kong, MS, FNP-BC                                       
President
E-mail Wendy: wendykongvan [at] gmail [dot] com

Juliette Blount, MSN, ANP                                                               
President-Elect
E-mail Juliette: juliette.blount [at] yahoo [dot] com

Susan Moscou, NP                                                                           
Past-President
E-mail Susan: smoscou [at] mercy [dot] edu

Krysti Buchanan, MS, ANP-BC, GNP-BC   
Secretary      
E-mail Krysti: krystimcnichol [at] yahoo [dot] com                                            

Irene Van Slyke, NP                                                                                  
Treasurer
E-mail Irene: irene.vanslyke [at] verizon [dot] net 

Jacqueline Varela, MSN, ACNP-BC                                                          
Treasurer-Elect/Board Member
E-mail Jacqueline: jacqueline.varela [at] nyumc [dot] org

Anna Acee, EdD, ANP, PMHNP                                                                                   
Board Member
E-mail Anna: accu387 [at] cs [dot] com

Kenya Beard, NP                                                                                                              
Board Member

E-mail Kenya: kvmbeard [at] aol [dot] com

Audrey Hoover, NP
Board Member   
E-mail Audrey: hoov63 [at] yahoo [dot] com                                                                                                                

Rachael Lerner, WHNP-BC
Board Member  
E-mail Rachael: rachael.lerner [at] gmail [dot] com                                                                           

Lisa Paplanus, DNP, ACNP-BC, ANP-BC                                               
Board Member
E-mail Lisa: lisa.paplanus [at] nyumc [dot] org


NPNY Committees:

Communications Committee: Update newsletter, website, Facebook, LinkedIn
Chair: Irene VanSlyke, NP -- irene.vanslyke [at] verizon [dot] net                            

Program Committee:
Research and organize CE meetings                       
Chair: Jordana Cotton PMH, APRN-BC, MSN           

Legislative Committee:
Research legislation and organize Lobby Day
Chair: Helen Ruddy, NP -- hruddy [at] nyc [dot] rr [dot] com