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The first and only state association devoted entirely to nurse practitioners!
We value your importance and your membership matters. Our low membership dues have never increased and have remained unchanged since 2014.
The Mississippi Association of Nurse Practitioners (MANP) is the first and only non-profit 501(c)6 state organization dedicated entirely to Nurse Practitioners. The organization was founded in June 2014 with a mission to serve as the professional association for nurse practitioners in Mississippi, providing advocacy, education, and networking opportunities for a healthier Mississippi and improving access to care for the residents of Mississippi. Our Board of Directors consists of volunteer nurse practitioners elected by the association's members. We recognize the significance of NPs in healthcare delivery, emphasizing the need for enhanced visibility, legislative influence, educational opportunities, and active participation in key decision-making roles. Mississippi has nearly 8,000 licensed Nurse Practitioners of the 9,100 Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in the state. We advocate for NPs with the legislature, Congress, other policymakers, and healthcare associations both within the state and nationally. Some of MS Association of Nurse Practitioners' key initiatives include;
Restrictive Barriers to Patient Access to CareCurrent overly regulated barriers placed on NPs create unnecessary access to care issues for patients. The number of primary care providers in the state is insufficient to manage the current patient loads. APRNs can fill this critical gap in healthcare needed to serve Mississippi residents. Twenty-seven states, along with the District of Columbia, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands, have passed legislation to expand primary care access by granting full practice authority to NPs. These states are leaders in healthcare quality, while Mississippi consistently ranks last. The MS Association of Nurse Practitioners is committed to working on your behalf to include Mississippi among those states that allow NPs to practice to the full extent of their training and to improve Mississippi’s ranking for healthcare quality. Full practice authority does not equate to "no collaboration.” Nurse practitioners and other healthcare professionals will always collaborate and make referrals within interprofessional teams to ensure patients receive the most appropriate care. Full practice authority means removing the formal contract requirement for NPs to practice in this state. When a contract is suddenly discontinued, regulations require an APRN to immediately stop practicing until a new contract is established and approved by the regulatory boards. There are many misconceptions about full practice authority. The MS Association of Nurse Practitioners aims to educate professionals—including nurse practitioners, legislators, and the public—about what full practice authority entails. Licensed and certified nurse practitioners, who have been trained, educated, and have passed national board certification, should be allowed to practice fully within their scope. FIND YOUR STATE LEGISLATOR - Click here House Public Health and Human Services Medicaid Senate Public Health and Welfare Hob Bryan, Chairman; David Parker, Vice-Chairman Medicaid |
