Mission

Promote and advocate for nurse practitioners in the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based healthcare statewide.

Vision

All Vermonters will have access to high-quality, equitable, patient-centered, affordable healthcare. The nurse practitioner workforce in Vermont will be supported through education, advocacy, professional development, mentorship, and community outreach.

Goals

◦ Advocate for and serve as the voice of nurse practitioners in Vermont.

◦ Protect Full Practice Authority and the nurse practitioner role within the State of Vermont.

◦ Provide continuing education and networking opportunities for nurse practitioners.

◦ Encourage the recruitment and retention of nurse practitioners in Vermont.

◦ Support students in pursuit of their academic goals, and as they transition into the nurse practitioner role.

◦ Actively participate in the health policy arena, to support programs and initiatives that aim to improve the health of patients across all Vermont communities.

◦ Support and promote the dissemination of research and quality improvement.

◦ Collaborate with entities aligned with the mission and vision of the VNPA.

◦ Be organizationally and fiscally responsible, transparent, and accountable to members.