Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners

12/17/2025

📅 Save the Dates!

The 2026 New England Regional Nurse Practitioner Conference will be returning to the DoubleTree Hotel in Westborough, MA on May 7–8, 2026.

We're looking forward to another great conference with two days of high quality continuing education on professional topics and evidence-based clinical updates as well as plenty of time to connect with NP colleagues.

Registration opens 1/15/26 with more details coming soon.

Mark your calendars, put in your requests to get the days off, and plan to join us!

12/10/2025

📊 New data is in from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners Association of Nurse Practitioners: There are now more than 461,000 licensed Nurse Practitioners across the United States — a 7% increase since 2023.

This number reflects all actively licensed NPs, including those in clinical practice, education, administration, research, and more.

Strong policy, strong education, and strong state practice environments are fueling this growth — and ensuring patients can get access to the care they need.

🔗 Learn more about the AANP data collection process: https://tinyurl.com/2025NPCount

12/08/2025

📣 Call for Nominations: MCNP Board of Directors

MCNP is seeking thoughtful, curious, and committed Nurse Practitioners to join our Board of Directors. We welcome NPs from all backgrounds and all levels of experience who are ready to contribute fresh ideas and help shape the future of MCNP.

Board service offers meaningful opportunities for:
✨ Leadership development
✨ Mentorship
✨ Networking
✨ Advancing NP practice in Massachusetts

If you’re looking to make an impact and grow as a leader, we’d love to hear from you.

🔗 Learn more about open positions and how to submit your nomination at:
https://ow.ly/soPH50XFJUi

🕒 Submission deadline: January 5, 2026

12/04/2025

📢There’s still time to register for our 12/6 live-streamed CE webinar: The Endocannabinoid System and Medical Cannabis in Clinical Practice

Approved for 2.75 hours of accredited CE, including 1.75 hours of Pharmacology, this program is designed to fulfil the education requirement for NPs applying to become Certifying Healthcare Providers in the Massachusetts Medical Use of Ma*****na Program.

Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Location: Online Via Zoom

FREE for current MCNP members and $99 for non-members.

If you're interested in becoming a medical certifier or care for patients who use or are considering the use of medical ma*****na, you don't want to miss this great educational opportunity.

🔗 Register today at: https://tinyurl.com/MedicalCannabisWebinar

12/03/2025

This is what advocacy in action looks like!

MCNP State Legislative Policy Director Allison Gilmer, Legislative Committee Member Nicole DePace, and President-Elect Chris Reeves (pictured left to right in Nurses Hall) were at the State House yesterday advancing MCNP’s legislative priorities.

Every conversation with lawmakers brings us closer to removing outdated barriers and improving patient access to NP-delivered care.

Your voice matters too! Have it be heard by responding to the action alerts in our Advocacy Center.
🔗 https://mcnp.enpnetwork.com/page/37173-take-action

12/02/2025

🌍Today, we join communities around the world in recognizing Giving Tuesday—a day dedicated to generosity, compassion, and the collective impact we can make together.
As Nurse Practitioners, we understand the importance of supporting organizations that strengthen the health and well-being of our communities

No matter how or where you choose to give—whether you’re checking in on a neighbor, contributing food or clothing to local charities, or volunteering your time to support a cause you believe in —your actions ripple outward and create meaningful change. 💙

MCNP invites you share what inspires you to give. Your stories remind us of the power we have when we come together in service of others

11/26/2025

📢 Calling ALL Nurses and Nurse Practitioners! The Department of Education’s proposed definition of “professional degree programs” excludes graduate nursing education — and nursing organizations across the country are speaking out.

YOU can help protect the future of our nursing workforce by responding to 3 targeted advocacy campaigns:
1️⃣ MCNP Campaign to U.S. Department of Education Leadership 🔗https://www.votervoice.net/MCNP/campaigns/131694/respond
2️⃣ AANP Action Alert to Your U.S. Senators and Representatives 🔗https://www.votervoice.net/AANP/1/campaigns/131758/respond
3️⃣ ANA National Sign-On Petition to the U.S. Department of Education 🔗https://ana.quorum.us/campaign/professionaldegreepetition/

🕐 Responding to each takes less than 1 minute, but collectively they send a clear, unified message: Graduate nursing education is essential to our healthcare system, and federal policy must support — not restrict — access to professional designation level student loan resources.

👉 TAKE ACTION NOW at the links above.

11/24/2025

MCNP applauds MA Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein, MD, PhD for his clear and decisive leadership in pushing back against misinformation about vaccines and autism. His commitment to evidence-based public health protects families, strengthens trust, and ensures our communities receive accurate, science-driven guidance. Thank you, Commissioner, for standing firmly with the science and with the people of Massachusetts.

🔗Read his position statement: https://www.mass.gov/news/dph-commissioner-rebukes-misleading-assertions-about-vaccines-and-autism

11/21/2025

📢 Register NOW for MCNP’s virtual CE program on The Endocannabinoid System and Medical Cannabis in Clinical Practice.

This 3-hour live-streamed webinar offers practical, evidence-based guidance for Nurse Practitioners caring for patients who use or are considering medical cannabis.

Learn about ECS physiology, dosing strategies, safety considerations, and cannabis use disorder.

CE credit (including pharmacology hours) will be awarded and this program meets the educational requirement for NPs applying to become Certifying Healthcare Providers in the Massachusetts Medical Use of Marijuna Program.

🔗 Register: https://tinyurl.com/MedicalCannabisWebinar

11/20/2025

The U.S. Department of Education is considering a rule that would exclude NP and other graduate nursing programs from “professional degree” status—restricting federal loan access and threatening the NP pipeline. This puts future NPs, workforce capacity, and patient access at risk.
Stay tuned for our call to action as national nursing leaders unite in opposition.

11/15/2025

🎉 Congratulations to the winners of our 2025 NP Week MCNP Member Raffle! 🎉

Each winner will enjoy their choice of a 1-Year Free MCNP Membership, a $150 discount to the 2026 NE Regional NP Conference, or a free MCNP fleece jacket — our way of saying thank you for being part of our community.

MCNP is grateful to all of our active members whose continued support strengthens our voice and advocacy efforts for NPs across Massachusetts.

As NP Week comes to a close, we hope you feel valued and celebrated for all you do for your patients and the profession.

11/14/2025

Proposed federal rules on student loan limits that should alarm every nurse practitioner and nurse considering advancing their practice. Be on the lookout for a call to action from AANP to advocate for NP programs to be included in the definition of "professional program."

“Nurses make up the largest segment of the healthcare workforce and the backbone of our nation’s health system,” said Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, president of the American Nurses Association. “At a time when healthcare in our country faces a historic nurse shortage and rising demands, limiting nurses’ access to funding for graduate education threatens the very foundation of patient care. In many communities across the country, particularly in rural and underserved areas, advanced practice registered nurses ensure access to essential, high-quality care that would otherwise be unavailable. We urge the Department of Education to recognize nursing as the essential profession it is and ensure access to loan programs that make advanced nursing education possible.”