Maine Nurse Practitioner Association (MNPA) is a Non-Profit Organization dedicated to coordinating e This applies to all state-regulated insurers and MCOs.
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.
04/08/2026
🚨 T-1 WEEK: Don’t Miss MNPA’s Spring Conference! 🚨
We are officially ONE WEEK OUT from the Maine Nurse Practitioner Association Spring Conference—and this is your sign to secure your spot NOW before registration closes.
✨ Why you NEED to be there:
• 💆‍♀️ Chair massages available Thursday & Friday – because you deserve it (and your donations go to our auction funds).
• 🎤 Incredible, high-impact sessions led by experts in our field
• 🍽️ Dinner events & networking opportunities you won’t want to miss
• 🤝 Connect with fellow NPs, leaders, and innovators shaping healthcare in Maine
This isn’t just another conference—this is where education meets community, growth, and momentum for your practice and career.
⏳ Spots are filling fast, and once registration closes… that’s it.
Let’s show up, learn, recharge, and support each other. See you there 💙
We hope you can join us for MNPA's Spring, 2026 Conference at the Samoset Resort, and also presented virtually. **Please note, all sessions will be presented virtually with the exception of any workshops, roundtables or as indicated on the agenda. The workshops/roundtables will NOT be recorded o.....
04/07/2026
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04/06/2026
Conference is NEXT WEEK! Register now! We've added an information session about LD961- come ask questions and learn more!
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03/20/2026
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03/18/2026
We hope you can join us for MNPA's Spring, 2026 Conference at the Samoset Resort, and also presented virtually.
New to the conference this year is the ability to pre-register for product theaters. Thanks to support from companies in the health care industry, the MNPA Conference offers complimentary access to non-CEU Product Theaters (PTs) for registered conference attendees. PTs are educational presentations that may be branded and are typically sponsored using marketing funds from health care industry companies. Attendance at industry-sponsored, non-CE events is limited to registered conference attendees. Product Theater events and program information presented at this conference do not constitute an endorsement by MNPA. As non-CE events, MNPA has not reviewed Product Theater content or slides. Attendance is not required by attendees. Pre-registration is appreciated and available during conference registration. There is no additional cost to attend product theaters.
Tomorrow, we recognize Health Workforce Well-Being Day — a powerful reminder to care for those who care for all of us. 💙
Observed each year on March 18, this day raises awareness of the very real challenges health professionals face, including burnout, stress, and barriers to accessing mental health support . It also calls on all of us—organizations, leaders, and individuals—to take action and prioritize well-being across the healthcare workforce.
Supporting our colleagues isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s essential for strong, sustainable healthcare systems and better patient care .
Let’s commit to creating environments where seeking help is encouraged, support is accessible, and well-being comes first.
đź’¬ Take a moment today to check in on a colleague, advocate for change, or explore ways your organization can be part of the solution.
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!
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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
