Mississippi Association of Nurse Practitioners (MANP)
Mississippi Association of Nurse Practitioners (MANP) is the first and only state association devoted entirely to nurse practitioners! MANP is committed to protecting the APRN role. MANP was started in 2014, with a mission and focus to elevate the nurse practitioner profession in Mississippi. their association's Board of Directors is comprised and managed by ten, volunteer nurse practitioners elected by the association's members. They recognize the importance of NPs in the provision of healthcare, the need for enhanced visibility, legislative clout, educational opportunities, and participation in key decision-making roles. MANP is an affiliate of the AANP and is your NP specialty association. They advocate for NPs with the legislature, Congress, other policymakers and with other healthcare associations both in the state and nationally.
MANP's key initiatives include;
• Full Practice Authority
• Access to care for patients
• NP signature recognition
• NP Income tax incentives & exemptions for underserved practice areas & clinic owners
• NP reimbursement
Mission:
The Mississippi Association of Nurse Practitioners is committed to protecting and expanding the role of the nurse practitioner to enable you to work within the full scope of your practice.