ANPD

09/01/2026

Thinking about attending the ANPD 2026 Virtual Symposium? Before you log in, read the latest NPD in Motion article from Liz Cambier, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, and Sarah Hardacker, MSN, RN, NPDA-BC, to gain tips on maximizing your experience. From creating a personalized learning plan and engaging with presenters to navigating sessions, posters, and networking opportunities, don't miss these practical strategies for turning this virtual experience into meaningful professional growth.

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This fall, nursing professional development (NPD) practitioners from across the country will gather online for ANPD’s 2026 Virtual Symposium, showcasing live sessions, recorded sessions, and poster presentations. The virtual design of the event ensures NPD practitioners across various geographic a...

08/28/2026

How do race, gender, culture, power, and privilege shape healthcare experiences and outcomes? Join us on October 15 during the ANPD Virtual Symposium for "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once: Intersectionality, Health, & Healthcare." This session will address factors that influence healthcare access, clinical decisions, and patient outcomes.

Learn more about the education line-up and register today: https://www.anpd.org/Events/Virtual-Symposium

08/27/2026

Healthcare is evolving, and NPD must evolve with it. Join us on September 9 for Connecting Learning, Competency, and Practice: Turning the Future of NPD into Action, sponsored by Elsevier.

Explore how a more integrated approach to learning, competency development, and clinical practice can strengthen clinical readiness and support evidence-based care.

Register now: https://learn.anpd.org/products/anpdelsevier-sponsored-live-webinar-connecting-learning-competency-and-practice-turning-the-future-of-npd-into-action

08/26/2026

ANPD is now accepting applications for the new Mary Holtschneider Fund Scholarship.

This opportunity is open to current members as a way to gain financial support toward ANPD educational programs and professional development resources. With bundle options ranging from certification preparation to early career and leadership, this scholarship offers access to essentials to fit your current stage as an NPD professional.

Apply now through September 30, 2026: https://anpd.users.membersuite.com/community/competitions/competition-details/9f2e4bc4-00aa-cbac-1edc-0b49ec942700

08/24/2026

Don't miss the latest episode of NPD Forecast: Quick Doses of NPD, as ANPD Program Manager Sarah Hardacker, MSN, RN, NPDA-BC, discusses the role of the NPD practitioner as a champion for inquiry and explores the current and future state of evidence-based practice (EBP).

Tune in to get a quick snapshot of:
✔️ The importance of revisiting foundational EBP skills
✔️ Integrating evidence-based thinking into your everyday practice
✔️ Building confidence to lead evidence-informed change within healthcare organizations

https://www.anpd.org/NPD-In-Motion/Article/quick-doses-of-npd-evidence-based-practice-and-the-champion-for-inquiry

08/21/2026

Legal issues can arise when you least expect them. Be prepared with Legal Aspects of Nursing Professional Development Practice, a practical resource covering compliance, copyright, documentation, and more.

Protect yourself, your learners, and your organization with guidance tailored to NPD practice.

📚 Save 20% with code SAFEPRACTICE through September 4, 2026: https://learn.anpd.org/products/legal-aspects-of-nursing-professional-development-practice -product_tab_overview

08/20/2026

How can NPD practitioners improve engagement and retention before turnover becomes a challenge?

In a recent NPD in Motion, Erin Pruner, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, shares how her NPD team responded to a 38% medical assistant turnover rate by developing a residency-style onboarding program designed to strengthen clinical readiness, workplace confidence, and long-term success. Discover the key findings that sparked the initiative and explore how intentional onboarding can shape engagement from day one.

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Introduction: Transition Challenges Among Medical Assistants My organization employs approximately 850 medical assistants (MAs), considered nursing support, in ambulatory care. There is a wide range of educational and experiential backgrounds among the MAs; some have completed MA diploma or associat...

08/19/2026

What if your education request process could be more efficient and collaborative? Join us on October 15 during the ANPD Virtual Symposium for "Blueprint for Innovation: Transforming the Education Request Process." Explore how one NPD team leveraged the ANPD Education Decision Tree to create a technology-driven framework that streamlines intake, strengthens decision-making, amplifies stakeholder voices, and automates project updates.

Learn more about the education line-up and register today: https://www.anpd.org/Events/Virtual-Symposium

08/18/2026

Preceptors are the foundation of a successful onboarding experience, but the demands of the role can quickly lead to fatigue and burnout if support is lacking. Join us tomorrow for "From Burnout to Buy-In: Engaging Preceptors in Continuous Development" and discover practical, evidence-informed strategies to better engage and retain preceptors while fostering their ongoing professional growth.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights that can strengthen your preceptor program and help your organization build a more resilient healthcare workforce.

🔗 Register now: https://www.anpd.org/Professional-Development/Webinars

08/17/2026

ANPD leadership was proud to participate in the Nursing Organization Alliance (NOA) Leadership Meeting in Louisville this past weekend! Stephanie Zidek, PhD, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, Jenny Harshman, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CPN, Ashlee O’Meara, MSN-NL, BS-Ed, RN, NPD-BC, and Executive Director Janae Lindsley joined nursing leaders from across the country for meaningful conversations, collaboration, and connection focused on advancing the nursing profession.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to learn, share, and strengthen partnerships across nursing organizations!