Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners

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.”

11/10/2025

MCNP is grateful to Governor Maura Healey for her official proclamation recognizing November 9–15, 2025, as Nurse Practitioner Week in Massachusetts.

This recognition honors the incredible impact of NPs who expand access, advance health equity, and provide trusted, patient-centered care across our Commonwealth.

To our members and NP colleagues—you are the heart of our profession. Thank you for your compassion, leadership, and dedication to making a difference every day. Wishing you a well-deserved Nurse Practitioner Week!

11/09/2025

🌟 Thank you to everyone who joined us today in Boston and Worcester to support our MCNP PAC NP Week 5K Fundraiser!

Today was all about community, advocacy, and celebrating the nurse practitioners who are transforming healthcare across Massachusetts.

📸 Participating virtually? We’d love to see your photos! Tag us or share them using and .
💙 Not participating but still want to support our cause? It’s not too late! Your PAC donation helps ensure Nurse Practitioners have a strong voice on Beacon Hill.

👉 DONATE NOW: https://mcnp.enpnetwork.com/page/37669-donate

11/08/2025

📢 Registration Now Open!

Join MCNP on Saturday, December 6th from 9 AM–12 Noon for a virtual CE program on: The Endocannabinoid System and Medical Cannabis in Clinical Practice: Evidence, Guidance, Safety, and Substance Use Considerations

This 3-hour live webinar is designed for Nurse Practitioners to meet the continuing education requirement to apply to become Certifying Healthcare Providers in the Massachusetts Medical Use of Ma*****na Program and provides practical tools and current evidence on:
• The Endocannabinoid System (ECS): physiology, clinical relevance, and ECS support
• Pharmacology of cannabis, dosing strategies, and routes of administration
• Risk mitigation, contraindications, and side effect management
• Recognition and treatment of cannabis use disorder

🎓 Includes CE Credit
🙌 Free for Current MCNP Members
💵 $99 for Non-Members

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

11/07/2025

🩺 Join the Next MCSTAP Case Discussion Call-In Hour!

📅 Friday, November 14, 2025 | ⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM

Topic: Care of Perinatal Patients with Substance Use Disorder: Applying an Evidence-Based, Person-Centered Approach
Presenters: Jessica Gray, MD & Polina Teslyar, MD

Gain practical, evidence-based insights on:
✅ Best practices for managing medications for psychiatric and substance use treatment in pregnancy
✅ The rationale behind universal trauma precautions in perinatal patients with SUD
✅ Complexities of toxicology testing in the perinatal space

This free, live discussion is open to primary care clinicians, OB/GYNs, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals committed to improving care for perinatal patients with substance use disorders.

CME credit available (includes 1 hour of opioid education approved by the MA Board of Registration in Medicine).

🔗 Register Here: d0ecb545-6d8a-4500-b9f3-ad9296650597@be8c08f2-ac07-442c-9a46-ebeeeb5bd4d7" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d0ecb545-6d8a-4500-b9f3-ad9296650597@be8c08f2-ac07-442c-9a46-ebeeeb5bd4d7

11/05/2025

💬 Every NP has a story — what’s yours? 💬

Help us celebrate the impact of NPs across Massachusetts by participating in our campaign. Tell us about your role as an NP, what drives you, and include a photo so we can feature you during NP Week!

✨ Submit your story by November 9th to be entered into a raffle to win a FREE ticket to the 2026 NE Regional NP Conference on May 7-8th in Westborough, MA!

It only takes a few minutes to share your story and inspire others. We can’t wait to hear from you!

📩 https://form.jotform.com/242755188087165

11/03/2025

🌟 Celebrate NP Week with MCNP! 🌟

There’s still time to register for one of our MCNP Regional Dinner Programs — an evening of education, networking, and celebration with your fellow NPs!

🎟️ Enjoy dinner and learn about new therapeutics
🤝 Connect with colleagues
🎁 Enter raffles for conference vouchers, free MCNP memberships, and MCNP swag
🛍️ Bring non-perishable food items and we’ll deliver all donations to local food pantries

✨ It’s not too late to join us as we celebrate Nurse Practitioner Week and everything NPs do to advance access, quality and equity in healthcare.

👉 Find an event near you: https://mcnp.enpnetwork.com/nurse-practitioner-events