President of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Valerie J. Fuller, PhD, DNP, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP.

Joined August 2018
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The Department of Education failed to recognize nursing degrees as professional degrees. This move will harm the health care workforce and limit patient access to care. AANP is calling for action. Read more: bit.ly/aanp-ed26.
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Voting is now open for the 2026 AANP Election! AANP members can help determine the direction of the organization by electing NP leaders from their respective states, territories and regions. All votes must be submitted online by March 31 at 6 p.m. ET (5 p.m. CT). Learn more: aanp.org/elections.
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NPs — watch this special message from #AANP26 Opening Keynote Speaker Victoria Labalme and be sure to catch her presentation at the 2026 AANP National Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 23-27!
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National NP organizations are united: The Dept. of Education must amend its proposed rule and recognize NP programs as professional degrees. Patient access and the future workforce are at stake. Read More: brnw.ch/21wZvvw
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How can NPs ensure their patients in pharmacy deserts get their much-needed medication? Family NP Hiva Kolondrubetz and Tess Carey — senior pharmacist and clinical advisor at Amazon Pharmacy — tackle the concerns NPs face when getting their patients to not only receive but also successfully take their prescribed medications on NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®. This podcast is made possible by Amazon Pharmacy. Listen now: aanp.org/podcast.
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AANP is honored to announce the 2026 Loretta Ford Visionary Leadership Program cohort, designed to develop visionary NP leaders prepared to advance care models, influence policy and drive change in health care. Join us in congratulating these 19 highly qualified NPs and welcoming them into this competitive yet rewarding program! Learn more: bit.ly/ford-2026.
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Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 AANP State Award for Outstanding Contributions! This award honors individuals who have made significant strides in advancing health care and have demonstrated efforts to advance the image, profile and visibility of NPs. Learn more: bit.ly/st-award-26.
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AANP invites you to the 2026 AANP National Conference at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 23-27, to experience the largest annual event for all NPs. Register today to take advantage of early registration savings — and substantial discounts exclusive to AANP members: nc.aanp.org.
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On Feb. 8-10, AANP will bring together NPs from across the country to Washington, D.C., for the 2026 #AANPHPC. Don’t miss this chance to engage with pressing policy issues, advocate for your profession and demonstrate the power of The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®. Register today: aanp.org/hpc26.
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A phenomenal way to close out National Nurse Practitioner week!
Another exceptional #NPWeek for the books! This year, a record-breaking 50 states, Washington, D.C., and four U.S. territories issued a proclamation designating Nov. 9-15 as NP Week. Thank you to everyone who helped get these proclamations signed and submitted for this year's NP Week celebration!
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NP Spirit Day continues! Don't miss your chance to show AANP how you celebrate NP Week! Whether you're decorating your practice with NP Week posters or celebrating with your fellow NPs, submit your photos for the chance to be featured on AANP's social media: npweek.aanp.org/share.
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NP Spirit Day is tomorrow! Whether you’re decked out in NP apparel or celebrating with colleagues, share your #NPWeek celebration photos with AANP for the chance to be featured on AANP's social media. npweek.aanp.org/share
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Important information for seniors!
As we approach Medicare’s Open Enrollment period, AANP's official podcast, NP Pulse, welcomes AANP President-Elect Valerie Fuller to discuss the big changes that have happened — and will happen starting Jan. 1 — to Medicare Part D. Sponsored by PhRMA. aanp.org/podcast
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Last call for nominations for the 2025 AANP State Award for Outstanding Contributions! Current AANP members are encouraged to nominate — or self-nominate — deserving individuals before Oct. 15. Learn more: aanp.org/state-award. #NPsLead
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In this clip, I was interviewed regarding children headed back to school and what to do minimize the spread of infection.
As schools reopen for another year, they are focused on improving student attendance. But back-to-school is hitting just as COVID-19 cases are increasing, raising the question: When is a child too sick for school? The National Desk's Janae Bowens tells us when it's OK to keep your child home: thenationaldesk.com/top-vide…
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Here is one of the many highlights from @AANP_NEWS National Conference #AANP24
ICYMI — Author @MariaSmilios and Virginia Allen, one of the Black Angels who cared for tuberculosis patients, closed the #AANP24 annual membership meeting. Thank you, Maria and Virginia, for sharing the inspiring legacy of nurses who transformed health care! #NPsLead
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Learn how states improved health care this year at the #AANP24 Gov. Affairs area in the AANP Plaza! #NPsLead
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Wonderful running into ⁦@StephenNP⁩ , ⁦@PresidentAANP⁩ at the exhibits #AANP2024. So great speaking with him yesterday. Photo courtesy of AANP.
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