Maine Nurse Practitioner Association

Maine Nurse Practitioner Association Maine Nurse Practitioner Association (MNPA) is a Non-Profit Organization dedicated to coordinating e This applies to all state-regulated insurers and MCOs.

Maine Nurse Practitioner Association is the professional organization for nurse practitioners who constitute the largest group among Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), and number about 850 in Maine. Current standards require that, in order to become an NP, one must have an advanced graduate degree, along with clinical training in one or more specialty areas, with Board Certification as an adult, family, pediatric, geriatric, women's health or psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. Frequently, Family (FNPs) or Adult Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) may also have specific areas of interest and expertise, such as diabetes education, chronic medical illness in underserved populations, and rural health care. These are only a few examples of the significant contribution that NPs make to the healthcare of the citizens of Maine. Maine NPs earned the right to practice independent of physicians in the mid-1990s, following completion of at least 24 months of supervised work. More recently, they also won the right to be credentialed as participating providers, and won the opportunity to become primary care providers (PCPs) in managed care organizations (MCOs). The services of NPs (and Certified Nurse Midwives) must be billed to insurers using their own identification codes or numbers assigned by insurers, making it illegal to submit claims "incident to" a physician if the physician did not provide the service to the patient. NPs practice in a wide variety of clinical and other settings, including hospitals, private and public clinics and practices, educational institutions, correctional facilities, and more. The scope of practice of NPs is typically 50% to 70% of that of a physician, according to a federal study some years ago. Maine NPs can prescribe Schedule II, III, IV and V medications using their own DEA numbers. MNPA conducts at least one major conference each year at which NPs are provided a wide array of continuing education opportunities.

Happening this week! Join us in person or virtually!
11/01/2025

Happening this week! Join us in person or virtually!

Have you heard? Our conferences are now DUALLY accredited- by the AANP and AMA PRA Credit from Hanley Health Leadership ...
10/27/2025

Have you heard? Our conferences are now DUALLY accredited- by the AANP and AMA PRA Credit from Hanley Health Leadership and Education. We hope our medical colleagues will join us for another great MNPA conference on November 7th- we're offering this conference in-person and virtually/ watching recordings!

https://mnpa.org/event-6333855

Resharing- we hope everyone can join us at Fall Conference.
10/24/2025

Resharing- we hope everyone can join us at Fall Conference.

REGISTER HERE- https://mnpa.org/event-6333855Soon to be dually accredited- don't miss our fall conference! Invite your c...
10/23/2025

REGISTER HERE- https://mnpa.org/event-6333855
Soon to be dually accredited- don't miss our fall conference! Invite your colleagues!

“This activity is approved for 5.5 contact hour(s) of continuing education (which includes 1.0 hour(s) of pharmacology) by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners®. Activity ID # 25097498. This activity was planned in accordance with AANP Accreditation Standards and Policies.”

“This activity is currently under review for CME credit approval by the Hanley Center for Health Leadership and Education. Final credit designation will be provided upon approval.”

Preceptor request- please reply directly to the student if you can help.
10/16/2025

Preceptor request- please reply directly to the student if you can help.

REGISTER HERE- https://mnpa.org/event-6333855Soon to be dually accredited- don't miss our fall conference! Invite your c...
10/09/2025

REGISTER HERE- https://mnpa.org/event-6333855

Soon to be dually accredited- don't miss our fall conference! Invite your colleagues!

“This activity is approved for 5.5 contact hour(s) of continuing education (which includes 1.0 hour(s) of pharmacology) by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners®. Activity ID # 25097498. This activity was planned in accordance with AANP Accreditation Standards and Policies.”

“This activity is currently under review for CME credit approval by the Hanley Center for Health Leadership and Education. Final credit designation will be provided upon approval.”

AANP Regions 1 & 2 - be sure to register and join us online 10/25/25!
10/02/2025

AANP Regions 1 & 2 - be sure to register and join us online 10/25/25!

The Maine Nurse Practitioner Association stands in solidarity with our colleagues affected by the recent closures at Mai...
10/02/2025

The Maine Nurse Practitioner Association stands in solidarity with our colleagues affected by the recent closures at Maine Family Planning and Northern Light. In support, MNPA is offering complimentary registration to our Fall Conference for any nurse practitioners who have recently lost their positions with these organizations. If you would like to attend, please email us at mainenpassociation@gmail.com.

We also encourage you to take advantage of our Career Center as a resource during this transition. Please know that your MNPA network stands with you and is committed to supporting you as you navigate this next chapter.

10/01/2025
Maine Nurse Practitioner Association gathering for change!
09/20/2025

Maine Nurse Practitioner Association gathering for change!

Chris Bates Withers, MEAPA VP, advocated for federal advocacy locally this week at the first Gather For Change event in Bangor, Maine along with Amanda Mahan ( Maine Osteopathic Association), Andy MacLean and Anne Sedlack ( Maine Medical Association ), Lori Towne (Maine Nurse Practitioner Association) and Hannah Hudson ( Maine Primary Care Association ).

There are three more events coming up throughout the state this fall! See the link below for more information including link to sign up forr FREE👇

https://mainepa.mypanetwork.com/physician-assistant-news/3764-gather-for-change-federal-advocacy-for-clinicians

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Maine Nurse Practitioners Association is the professional organization for nurse practitioners who constitute the largest group among Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), and number about 1800 in Maine. Current standards require that, in order to become an NP, one must have an advanced graduate degree, along with clinical training in one or more specialty areas, with Board Certification as an adult, family, pediatric, geriatric, women's health or psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. Frequently, Family (FNPs) or Adult Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) may also have specific areas of interest and expertise, such as diabetes education, chronic medical illness in underserved populations, and rural health care. These are only a few examples of the significant contribution that NPs make to the healthcare of the citizens of Maine. Maine NPs earned the right to practice independent of physicians in the mid-1990s, following completion of at least 24 months of supervised work. More recently, they also won the right to be credentialed as participating providers, and won the opportunity to become primary care providers (PCPs) in managed care organizations (MCOs). The services of NPs (and Certified Nurse Midwives) must be billed to insurers using their own identification codes or numbers assigned by insurers, making it illegal to submit claims "incident to" a physician if the physician did not provide the service to the patient. This applies to all state-regulated insurers and MCOs. NPs practice in a wide variety of clinical and other settings, including hospitals, private and public clinics and practices, educational institutions, correctional facilities, and more. The scope of practice of NPs is typically 50% to 70% of that of a physician, according to a federal study some years ago. Maine NPs can prescribe Schedule II, III, IV and V medications using their own DEA numbers. MNPA conducts at least one major spring conference each year at which NPs are provided a wide array of continuing education opportunities as well as a fall conference where Substance Abuse Disorder CME are provided to meet our state law for prescription of controlled substances. If you're not a member, you should think about joining. Join MNPA Today! You may contact us in a variety of ways: Maine Nurse Practitioner Association 11 Columbia St. Augusta, ME 04330 Phone: (207) 621-0313 or by emailing: pam@mnpa.us

Who is the Maine Nurse Practitioner Association?

2017-2019 MNPA Board of Directors

Anne Perry, President - 2017-2019