The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties
The leader in education for preparing a quality NP workforce to meet evolving societal health needs.
The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) is the only organization specifically devoted to promoting quality nurse practitioner (NP) education at the national and international levels. Starting in 1974 as a small group of educators meeting to develop the first NP curriculum guidelines, NONPF has evolved as the leading organization for NP faculty sharing the commitment of excellence in NP education. Today, the organization represents a global network of NP educators.
NONPF has achieved broad recognition for its leadership role in developing and maintaining NP educational resources. First released in 1990 and subsequently updated in 1995, 2000, 2002, and 2006, the NONPF domains and core competencies for NP practice have provided guidance to curriculum development across NP programs. NONPF has also led the development of entry-level competencies for NP specialty practice and of national guidelines for NP educational programs. These seminal documents support the preparation of highly qualified health professionals.
NONPF provides valuable resources and enhances the promotion and tenure of NP faculty.
NONPF Leadership
A Board of Directors, consisting of eleven elected members, governs the organization. Additionally, the Standing Committees and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) support the work of the organization. The national headquarters is located in Washington, DC.
NONPF Board 2009-2010
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From Left to Right: Mary Burman, Kate Fiandt, Jackie Rhoads, Marva Price, Shirlee Drayton-Brooks, Kathy Crabtree, MaryAnne Dumas (president), Anne Thomas, Randy Rasch, Tess Judge-Ellis, Lenore Resick
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NONPF 2010 Annual Meeting
Registration is now open for the 36th Annual Meeting! Click here to register today.
Join the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) on April 15-18, 2010, at Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC., for our annual meeting. The 2010 meeting will feature the theme of "Nurse Practitioner Education: At the Heart of Health Care." As well, this conference will mark the celebration of NONPF's 30th birthday. The program will include a wide array of topics highlighting current trends and national policy initiatives impacting nurse practitioner education. Faculty from institutions across the United States and elsewhere will present their latest innovations and research in poster and concurrent sessions . Go to the Activities section of the Web site for information about the conference, as well as about sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities. Click here to dowload a full-color conference brochure.
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Ask NONPF
We have "Hints from Heloise" for tips of the household variety and "Dear Abby" to offer help for the lovelorn. As we move into our third decade as a leader in NP education, NONPF would like to present our newest Web site feature - "Ask NONPF" - for all of your questions concerning NP Education. If you have a question about NP education policy, Ask NONPF. If you have a question about NP curriculum, Ask NONPF. Send your "Ask NONPF" questions on anything pertaining to NP education to asknonpf@nonpf.org.
Sample
Question: What is the most currect edition of the Criteria for Evaluation of Nurse Practioner Programs that our program should be using?
Answer: The 2008 edition that is available here on this website.
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