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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.
03/12/2026
Hospice of Southern Maine will be hosting our annual Thresholds Conference this year on May 5th. We will be offering CEUs for SWs and NPs for participating. Attendees can join the event in person or virtually. End of life care is a special type of care and the need in Maine for qualified providers is huge.
Join the Thresholds Conference on end-of-life matters with professional keynotes speakers focusing on peace, preparedness, and emotional clarity. In-person and virtual options available.
03/09/2026
We hope you can join us for MNPA's Spring, 2026 Conference at the Samoset Resort, and also presented virtually. Share with your colleagues, as we are filing for AANP and AMA Accreditation!
Preceptor request- please reply directly to the student if you can help.
03/01/2026
We extend our sincere thanks to those who have taken the time to read LD 961 and have shown thoughtful, enthusiastic support. Your engagement and commitment to understanding the substance of this law are deeply appreciated.
While headlines can sometimes prompt quick reactions, LD 961 simply moves regulatory authority over nursing practice from statute to the Maine Board of Nursing, ensuring that nursing regulations are guided by nursing professionals. This is a meaningful step toward modern, responsive governance grounded in clinical expertise and professional oversight.
Nurse practitioners are highly educated and rigorously trained clinicians, completing advanced graduate-level education, extensive clinical hours, and national board certification. Their preparation equips them to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care across diverse settings, making it both appropriate and prudent for nursing practice to be regulated by those with the education and expertise to fully understand its scope and standards.
02/28/2026
Dear MNPA Members,
Thank you for your continued membership and engagement. Your support and advocacy made a meaningful difference this session.
We’ve received a few follow-up questions regarding LD 961, and we want to provide additional clarification. In December, MNPA hosted two town halls to share clear and concise messaging about the bill and its implications. We appreciate everyone who participated and engaged thoughtfully in those discussions.
As a reminder, LD 961 removes outdated supervision language from statute and places regulatory authority under the Maine Board of Nursing. This is a significant win for Maine nurse practitioners, ensuring that nursing regulation and oversight are determined by fellow nurses within our professional board. The shift also supports movement toward a mentorship-based framework rather than a mandated supervisory period.
If you still have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are committed to transparency and ongoing communication as we work with the Board of Nursing through the rulemaking process.
With gratitude,
MNPA
Gov. Janet Mills (D) signed an emergency bill into law amending the requirements that must be met by nurse practitioners before they gain full practice authority. State law previously required new nurse practitioners to spend twenty-four months, or two years, practicing under the supervision of a li...
02/28/2026
This article describes the new law a little better- please read the article and not just the headline- the new provision moves the supervisory regulations to the board of nursing instead of statute.
Gov. Janet Mills (D) signed an emergency bill into law amending the requirements that must be met by nurse practitioners before they gain full practice authority. State law previously required new nurse practitioners to spend twenty-four months, or two years, practicing under the supervision of a li...
A new law signed this month is looking to remove a major barrier to healthcare in Maine and could bring more nurse practitioners to the state.
02/26/2026
MNPA was proud to advocate on behalf of our profession at the Maine State House today, while celebrating the signing of LD961 into law!
This legislation represents thoughtful collaboration, advocacy, and shared commitment to strengthening access to healthcare in Maine. We are grateful to the legislators, stakeholders, MNPA legislative committee and board who worked diligently to move this bill forward.
Thank you to everyone who played a role in making this happen. Onward. 💙
02/23/2026
Snowy days are great days to register for SPRING conference!
We hope you can join us for MNPA's Spring, 2026 Conference at the Samoset Resort, and also presented virtually. Share with your colleagues, as we are filing for AANP and AMA Accreditation! https://mnpa.org/event-6521849
02/22/2026
We hope you can join us for MNPA's Spring, 2026 Conference at the Samoset Resort, and also presented virtually. Share with your colleagues, as we are filing for AANP and AMA Accreditation! https://mnpa.org/event-6521849
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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
Evelyn Kieltyka, Immediate Past President - 2017-2019
