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💬 We want to hear from you! ANPD is gathering insights to better understand how you engage with us, and how we can deliver even greater value to support your growth. Whether you’re a member or not, your input matters. Help shape future professional development, education, and opportunities for the NPD community.

Complete the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8TTD28S

Are you ? Celebrate the healthcare preceptors who excel in transitioning others with the Preceptor Certificate of Mastery (PCOM). This program recognizes the following:

⭐Expertise and excellence in the role
⭐Validation of competency in effective communication, accountability, safety, teaching, and more
⭐Demonstrated knowledge in preceptor roles such as role model, facilitator, social agent, evaluator, and more
⭐AND has operationalized a way for organizations to recognize their preceptors too!

Last Chance! Use code PRECEPTORPROUD for 20% off at checkout by Sunday, May 31.
https://www.anpd.org/preceptorproud

From 70% to 100% compliance, what made the difference? This NPD in Motion article highlights how one NPD team transformed competency validation by introducing a scheduled, paid competency and education day by boosting engagement, reducing burden, and achieving full compliance.

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Integrating Education with Annual Competency Assessment in Emergency Nursing Practice The Importance of Competency Assessment Maintaining competency is a core professional obligation for nurses, while leadership is responsible for verifying and monitoring staff proficiency. Competency is essential to meet regulatory guidelines, provide patient safety, and ensure the highest level of...

Ready to elevate your impact? The ANPD NPD Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Academy is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 cohort.

This mentored program is designed to build your confidence and competence in EBP by combining virtual seminars, self-paced learning, and one-on-one mentorship with an expert in the field. You’ll develop key skills, complete an EBP project, and even have the opportunity to share your work with a national audience.

✨ Grow as a Champion for Scientific Inquiry, Leader, and EBP Mentor
📅 Apply by June 22, 2026
🔗 Apply now: https://anpd.slayte.com/calls/detail/61f4aaf2-52c6-11f1-9440-0e0ce905385c/submissions/create

Interested in giving back? Mentor applications are open, too! https://anpd.slayte.com/calls/detail/404e76ee-52c6-11f1-9440-0e0ce905385c/submissions/create

Take a minute to check one thing off your to-do list: making sure your member profile is current and complete. Keeping your info updated helps you get the most relevant resources and news from ANPD.

It’s a small step that makes a big difference in how you stay engaged and supported.
🔗 Log in and update your profile today: https://anpd.users.membersuite.com/profile

Strong data tells a story when it's communicated effectively. Join us on June 10 for our upcoming webinar, "Beyond the Numbers: Making Data Understandable and Actionable," to explore how NPD practitioners can translate survey data into meaningful insights that drive action and strengthen outcomes across practice settings.
Register now: https://learn.anpd.org/products/2026-live-anpd-webinar-beyond-the-numbers-making-data-understandable-and-actionable

As healthcare continues to address the lasting impacts of the COVID‑19 pandemic, workforce challenges—including a 22.5% turnover rate in 2023—remain a critical focus. This recent NPD in Motion article highlights how one organization leveraged NPD expertise to support LPN integration and development, strengthening retention and building a more resilient nursing workforce.
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Investing in Our Colleagues: Designing an LPN Professional Development Pathway For healthcare workers, the COVID-19 pandemic created challenging work environments, intensified growing staffing challenges, and increased professional burnout. In 2023, national turnover rates were recorded at 22.5%, with the medical-surgical specialty having a higher turnover rate (NSI Nursing So...

Preceptors set the standard for practice, and their impact deserves to be recognized.

The Preceptor Certificate of Mastery (PCOM) highlights healthcare preceptors who lead with confidence, guide effective transitions, and demonstrate excellence in both clinical and teaching roles.

Celebrate the preceptors who make a difference every day. Use code PRECEPTORPROUD for 20% off at checkout by May 31.
https://www.anpd.org/preceptorproud

The Mary Holtschneider Fund aims to support new and emerging NPD practitioners by breaking down barriers to education and professional growth. Your support helps ensure the next generation has the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.
Make a donation today and help shape the future of NPD: https://www.anpd.org/Professional-Development/Mary-Holtschneider-Fund

🎧Stay connected to the insights shaping nursing professional development with NPD Forecast, the official podcast of ANPD. Subscribe now to get NPD expertise delivered right to your pocket, whether you need quick doses of knowledge or practical takeaways you can apply to your daily practice.

Tune in and keep your practice moving forward: https://www.anpd.org/Resources/Podcasts