September 27, 2023- Why the AANP and its new president Stephen Ferrara are advocating for nurse practitioners to have authorization to provide more services.
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) recently appointed Stephen A. Ferrara, DNP, as the association’s new president. Ferrara is an actively practicing nurse practitioner with years of experience in a clinical setting and in health policy development. He is currently a member of the senior leadership team at Columbia University’s School of Nursing, serving as the associate dean of clinical affairs and assistant professor.
According to a press release announcing his new role, Ferrara will work to lead the organization in advancing the role of the nurse practitioner through healthcare policy, research and innovation, and promoting high-quality patient care. Repertoire Magazine recently spoke to Ferrara about his new term as president of the AANP and how he plans to lead the association.
Read more in the latest issue of Repertoire Magazine.