WHY ATTEND THE 2025
AANP NATIONAL CONFERENCE?
Whether you attend in person, online or both, the 2025 AANP National Conference offers a comprehensive selection of quality continuing education (CE) sessions, significant registration discounts for members and the flexibility you need to make the most of your investment.
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Attend in Person.
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Experience the largest national conference for nurse practitioners (NPs) of all specialties in San Diego, California, on June 17-22.
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Choose from more than 330 sessions and workshops showcasing the diversity of the NP role.
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Enjoy free access to the on-demand package from June 27 to Aug. 4.
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Earn up to 34 contact hours (CH) of CE credit in person and more on demand, pending AANP accreditation review (includes all sessions Tuesday through Sunday).
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Join discussions on current national, state and local legislative, regulatory and practice issues affecting NPs.
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Find opportunities for national and international collegial networking.
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Take part in industry-supported and sponsored events with food service, including non-CE product theaters.
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Attend on Demand.
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Access dozens of advanced sessions recorded prior to their presentation in San Diego and earn CE credit.
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Learn from the comfort of your favorite setting at your convenience, June 27-Aug. 4.
WELCOME TO THE 2025
AANP NATIONAL CONFERENCE
IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
Dear colleague,
Forty years ago, a group of forward-thinking NPs gathered under an apple tree to address the growing need for NPs of all specialties to have a unified voice. That vision has evolved into what is now the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP). Join us as we celebrate this historic 40th anniversary during the upcoming 2025 AANP National Conference, June 17-22, in San Diego, California.
To commemorate that vision, we prepared an exceptional agenda featuring more than 330 sessions and workshops designed to support clinical excellence. You will sharpen your skills and enrich your knowledge while earning significant continuing education credits. Learn how advances like AI prepare NPs for the future and hear the latest legislative and policy updates affecting you and your patients. This conference offers the opportunity to interact with experts in your specialty area, develop professional relationships, cultivate discussions and see old friends. Plus, you’ll be part of the excitement while celebrating AANP’s 40th anniversary!
To kick off the conference, opening keynote speaker Matthew Luhn — an accomplished storyteller and Disney/Pixar Veteran behind Toy Story, Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo and more — will share his inspirational insights on how NPs can develop their own brands. Learn how to incorporate storytelling to successfully build stronger teams and grow your personal leadership skills. He’s entertaining and so worth a listen!
Since 1985, AANP has served to empower all NPs to advance accessible, person-centered, high-quality health care for diverse communities through practice, education, advocacy, research and leadership. This conference further builds on this mission and the value of our collective voices.
On behalf of the AANP Board of Directors, I invite you to register — either in person or online — to learn, gain new perspectives and be a part of the 40th celebration!
Respectfully,
Stephen A. Ferrara, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
AANP COMMITMENT STATEMENT AND CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
AANP’s mission is to advance accessible, person-centered, equitable, high-quality health care for diverse communities through practice, education, advocacy, research and leadership. Throughout the annual national conference, AANP will:
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Provide expert faculty presentations of current, practical, clinically oriented and evidence-based practice information that considers the roles of all NPs, addresses a diversity of topics and presenters and reflects the diversity of the NP community and of the patients they serve.
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Provide opportunities for advanced education through state-of-the-art, skill-enhancing workshops and the latest evidence-based research.
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Discuss current global, national, state and local legislative, regulatory and practice issues that affect NPs, providing actionable insight and tools to effect positive change.
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Provide national and international opportunities for collegial networking with NPs of all practice settings, therapeutic areas and backgrounds.
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Provide opportunities to enhance cross-cultural intelligence and increase self-awareness through inclusive, culturally responsive clinical sessions to promote health equity.
SPEAKER HIGHLIGHTS
AANP is honored to bring health care leaders, policy experts, public health officials and other well-respected speakers to AANP conference attendees.
MATTHEW LUHN
Opening General Session Keynote Speaker
You may not recognize Matthew Luhn’s name, but you definitely know his work: The Simpsons, Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3, Monsters Inc., Monsters University, Finding Nemo, Cars, Up and Ratatouille. After a stellar 30 year career at Disney/Pixar, he turned his focus to helping the corporate world leverage the art and science of storytelling for business success, authoring The Best Story Wins and consulting to companies such as Charles Schwab and Adidas.
A top speaker on storytelling, creativity and innovation, he has delighted a range of Fortune 1000 audiences including Apple, Capital One, Clorox, Facebook, Gartner, Google, Microsoft, PayPal, Procter & Gamble, Sony, Target and Vrbo. His keynotes and workshops have been featured at BNY Mellon, BMW, Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney Family Museum, Lego, Prudential Insurance, Salesforce, Volkswagen, Wells Fargo and many more.
Matthew will share his process for creating new ideas, great stories, memorable characters and how to make stronger connections with attendees at the 2025 AANP National Conference!
HOW TO REGISTER
Visit aanp.org/national25 to register for the 2025 AANP National Conference, and choose the in-person or on-demand conference package. If you register for the in-person package, you will be able to select your sessions prior to the conference. Upon checkout, you will receive immediate confirmation and emailed a printable receipt. Session assignments occur when registration has been completed and payment has been confirmed. If you choose the on-demand package, you will be able to register for sessions at your convenience when the online platform opens on June 27.
Payment: AANP accepts VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
Receipt: Receipts will include any in-person session assignments. If you do not receive an email receipt within 10 business days, please notify the AANP Help Center or call 512-442-4262.
REGISTRATION FEES
AANP members have access to numerous member benefits, including exclusive rates on conference registration! In fact, if you become an NP member today at join.aanp.org, you’ll save at least $190 off conference registration fees.
IN-PERSON FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES - BY MAY 5
$599
NP Member
$609
Associate Member
$125
Student Member
$599
International Advanced
Practice Nurse
$389
Licensed NP
Student Member
$125
International Student
Member
$389
Career Starter Member
$799
Non-member
$370
Retired Member
IN-PERSON ONE DAY CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES - BY MAY 5
$360
NP Member
$360
Associate Member
$125
Student Member
$360
International Advanced
Practice Nurse
$320
Licensed NP
Student Member
$125
International Student
Member
$245
Career Starter Member
$520
Non-member
$245
Retired Member
ON-DEMAND CONFERENCE PACKAGE - BY MAY 5
$369
NP Member
$569
Associate Member
$125
Student Member
$369
International Advanced
Practice Nurse
$249
Licensed NP
Student Member
$125
International Student
Member
$249
Career Starter Member
$579
Non-member
$195
Retired Member
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, May 5
Last day to receive early registration discount.
Monday, May 5
To receive a refund, cancellation requests must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET.
Sunday, May 25
Housing reservations must be received on this date, unless the AANP Housing Block sells out earlier.
Thursday, June 12
Any changes made to your schedule after June 12 will not appear on your printed badge, but you can view them on the AANP Mobile App.
Monday, June 16
Badge pickup and on-site registration begins at 4 p.m. PT.
REGISTRATION QUESTIONS
Cancellation and registration policies may be found here. If you have a question about registration, please contact AANP at:
Email: AANP Help Center
Phone: 512-442-4262
10 a.m.- 6 p.m. ET (9 a.m.-5 p.m. CT), Monday through Friday, excluding holidays
Fax: 512-442-6469
Mail: American Association of Nurse Practitioners
P.O. Box 12846
Austin, TX 78711
SESSIONS
AANP is pleased to present more than 330 sessions and workshops at the in-person 2025 AANP National Conference, available Tuesday, June 17, through Sunday, June 22. These sessions can be selected prior to arriving in San Diego.
In addition, dozens of sessions from the in-person conference will be made available on demand. If you register for the in-person conference package, you can access the full on-demand package at no extra charge from June 27 to Aug. 4. Please note that access to the on-demand sessions begins five days after the in-person conference concludes.
CE and Pharmacology Hours
The program is pending approval for CE and pharmacology credit by AANP. Approximately 34 CH of CE credit will be offered in person (includes all sessions Tuesday through Sunday). Most sessions will have the estimated CH listed. Approved pharmacology credit will be posted at aanp.org/national25 when it becomes available.
Presentation Handouts for In-person and On-demand Registrants
The link to access presentation handouts will be emailed to all conference registrants in June. In-person registrants are encouraged to print the materials or store them on an electronic device prior to attending sessions. In addition, all handouts can be viewed using the AANP Mobile App, which is available for iOS and Android devices.
WORKSHOPS
In addition to more than 330 CE sessions, the 2025 AANP National Conference also offers skill-enhancing workshops for hands-on learning opportunities and in-depth discussion on a variety of topics. Workshops are subject to an additional fee, as indicated below. Workshop attendees must also register for the corresponding conference day.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Visit the Exhibit Hall for poster presentations featuring the latest evidence in the field. A detailed schedule with information on individual poster presentations will be available onsite in the 2025 AANP National Conference Guide.
Thursday, June 19
3-4:30 p.m.
Friday, June 20
1-2:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 21
10:30-11:45 a.m.
INDUSTRY SUPPORTED AND SPONSORED EVENTS
The cost of industry-supported and sponsored (IS) events with food service presented at the 2025 AANP National Conference is not included in the conference registration fees. Non-CE product theaters are funded entirely by the supporting or sponsoring company, allowing AANP to offer some conference registrants complimentary access to a limited number of non-CE educational presentations. Due to their educational focus and guideline requirements, attendance is restricted to conference registrants only. To expedite the admittance of attendees into these events, registration will occur onsite at the entrance of each scheduled event on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no preregistration.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Specific session titles and descriptions are displayed in the online registration system
and at aanp.org/national25.
EXHIBIT HALL
Make plans to visit the Exhibit Hall and explore the many resources offered:
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The AANP Plaza is your one-stop shop for AANP resources, helping you stay involved in your NP organization.
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The AANP Career Fair allows you to meet directly with employers from around the country who are searching for NPs in various specialties.
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Booths from a number of health care organizations and health tech companies help you explore new products and trends in health care.
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Industry Scientific Poster Presentations keep you up to date on new research and approaches for your patients.
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The AANP Partner Pavilion provides you an opportunity to learn about the many goods and services available to AANP members.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION!
Following AANP on social media is a great way to connect with other NPs and industry professionals, stay current with the latest health care news and receive conference announcements. Connect with AANP today on X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Be sure to join the conference conversation by using #AANP25 and sharing clinical pearls from the sessions you attend!
AANP HOUSING BLOCK
A wide selection of hotels near the convention center and throughout San Diego is offered through the 2025 AANP National Conference Housing Block, with discounted pricing for those using this housing option. Information including hotel descriptions, availability and rates is provided at https://registration.experientevent.com/ShowNUR251.
The special conference rates, ranging from $259 to $319 (single/double) plus taxes and fees per night, will be honored for conference registrants and their families for reservations covering lodging between Sunday, June 15, and Monday, June 23, based on availability. Make plans to arrive early or stay after to enjoy all that San Diego and the surrounding area have to offer.
All reservations must be made by Sunday, May 25, or before the block is sold out, whichever comes first. These special rates are only offered through Maritz: AANP’s official housing bureau. Be on the lookout for third-party room poachers misrepresenting themselves as travel agents. Maritz is the official housing provider for the 2025 AANP National Conference. Improper solicitation of hotel reservations from any company other than Maritz is not approved. Reservations made by unaffiliated organizations may appear to have lower rates, however they may be illegitimate, not have the rooms to sell, have unreasonable cancellation or change penalties or be completely non-refundable. Please be aware of and report any unauthorized solicitation to your organization or Maritz. ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
If your plans change, remember to cancel your hotel room(s) through Maritz, prior to May 14 as there is a penalty of $125 for any rooms canceled on this day and after.
Register for the conference at aanp.org/national25 and reserve your housing today! If you have already registered, housing information was provided on your registration receipt. Cancellation and housing policies may be found here.
HOUSING QUESTIONS
The AANP Housing Center is available to answer questions from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Please use the contact form to submit your inquiry or call 864-699-0731 for assistance.
WELCOME RECEPTION
Opening night at the 2025 AANP National Conference wouldn’t be complete without the welcome reception. This will be a fun, interactive event and details will be shared with conference registrants in the near future. Be sure to mark your calendar and attend this event on Tuesday, June 17, 5:30-7 p.m.
REGISTRATION POLICIES
CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS
All cancellation requests must be submitted to AANP no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, May 5. No refunds will be granted after this date. To cancel your conference registration, you must submit a written notice through the AANP Help Center. A refund will then be issued minus a $75 administrative fee or a $25 administrative fee for student registrations (entry-level student members only).
NO SHOWS
If you do not cancel in writing by 11:59 p.m. ET on May 5, and you do not attend, no refund will be granted. There will be no transfer of the in-person registration to the virtual registration after May 5.
HOUSING POLICIES
HOUSING CANCELLATIONS
If you cancel your conference registration, remember to cancel your housing reservation within the AANP Housing Block. AANP reserves the right to remove any housing reservations that are not supported by a conference registration.
HOTEL POLICIES
Policies are hotel specific. Please view housing options at aanp.org/national25 for policies specific to deposits, early departure fees and cancellations.
CONFERENCE POLICIES
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
GUESTS WITH DISABILITIES
The San Diego Convention Center complies with the requirements specified by the ADA. AANP is responsible for all non-permanent accessibility requirements.
The San Diego Convention Center is committed to providing superior service to all patrons and
works closely with event organizers to provide reasonable measures to accommodate
guests with disabilities.
Mobility scooter rental is available; guests must make arrangements in advance.
ANIMALS
Live animals are prohibited within the San Diego Convention Center, other than animal(s) that serve a guide or service function as defined by the ADA. The ADA defines service animals as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.
FIREARMS AND WEAPONS
Firearms and weapons are prohibited at the 2025 AANP National Conference, which
is held within the San Diego Convention Center.
NAME BADGES
Registered Attendees: Registered attendees must wear their official conference name
badge at all times to access conference events. There will be a $25 fee to reprint a lost badge.
Guests of Registered Attendees: Guest badges will be sold on-site for $50 to guests of registered attendees. Guests must be 16 years of age or older. This guest badge allows entrance into the Exhibit Hall only.
CHILDREN
Children, including infants, under the age of 16 are not allowed in conference sessions or the Exhibit Hall due to safety concerns, audio recording and maintaining an appropriate learning environment.
CHILD CARE
AANP does not arrange or provide child care services during the national conference.
The San Diego Convention Center does not offer child care services.
CONFERENCE ATTIRE
Attire is business casual. The San Diego Convention Center strives to keep rooms at a comfortable temperature, but layered clothing is strongly suggested. Comfortable shoes are highly recommended.
SMOKING
Smoking is prohibited in the San Diego Convention Center. This includes traditional cigarettes, cigars, vaping devices and e-cigarettes.
STANDING AND SITTING IN CLASSROOMS
Sitting in chairs is required in classrooms for the majority of presentations due to Fire Marshal regulations. Sitting on floors is not permitted. Standing is very limited and not allowed unless there is a hands-on or networking portion of the session, or you have a medical or health condition. Please kindly inform the classroom assistants if you have a medical or health condition and need to stand during part of a session.
HEALTH PRECAUTIONS
By submitting an attendee registration, attendee consents to participate in the 2025 AANP National Conference. Exhibitor Attendee understands and agrees to adhere to any AANP; Corcoran Expositions, Inc.; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and local guidelines or regulations related to any infectious disease, including COVID-19, and Type A H5N1, in place at the time of the event. Attendee acknowledges and agrees that they are fully responsible for their own safety and actions while participating in the 2025 AANP National Conference and recognizes that they may be at risk of contracting COVID-19 or Type A H5N1 through no fault of AANP or Corcoran Expositions, Inc.
With full knowledge of the risks involved, attendee hereby releases, waives, covenants not to sue, and further agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, actions, causes of action, costs, expenses, damages, and lawsuits whatsoever, directly or indirectly arising out of or related to any loss, damage, injury, or death, that may be sustained by attendee, while participating in any activity while in, on, or around the premises or while using the facilities.
REGISTRANT COMMUNICATIONS
Receipts, notifications and updates from AANP are communicated by email. Please verify that aanp@aanp.org is in your email contact list so you never miss an important announcement. If you currently are not receiving communications from AANP, contact the AANP Help Center.
Thank You!
to the 2025 AANP National Conference Committee
James L. Dickens
DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
Chair
Laura Herbert
DNP, APRN, FNP-BC,
NP-C, CNE
Danielle McCamey
DNP, ACNP-BC, FCCP, FAAN
Sheryl Mitchell
DNP, APRN, FNP-BC,
ACNP-BC, FAANP
Jennifer C. Myers
DNP, ANP-BC, RN
Antonia Pratt-Reid
MSN, APRN, FNP, C-NP, CCRN
L. Douglas Smith, Jr.
DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN, FCCM
Paula Tucker
PhD, DNP, FNP-BC, ENP-C, FAANP
Colleen Walsh-Irwin
DNP, RN, ANP-BC, AACC, EBP-C, FAANP
Arlene Wright
DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP
