AAPPN is proud to support two vital efforts which will grow the future of our profession and protect mental health care in our communities.
Advocacy
Legislative Updates
Many of AAPPN’s legislative priorities passed during the 2021 legislative session!
Lobby Week 2021
Tips on how to advocate for your profession.
SB 5222 Public Hearing
Watch the testimony of Dana Dean Doeing and other stakeholders at the hearing for SB 5222 requiring health carriers to reimburse ARNPs at the same rate as physicians for the same services.
Lobby Week
Advocating for your profession and the mental health of all Washingtonians is a top priority for AAPPN … but we can’t do it without you.
Devon S. Connor-Green
AAPPN is happy to welcome Devon S. Connor-Green as our new lobbyist.
Advocacy Update for June-July 2020
Your professional association advocates for you all year long!
2020 Legislative Final Report
The 2020 legislative session took several unexpected turns as a result of world events. Many thanks to the AAPPN Legislative Committee for navigating the twists and turns.
Legislative Update for February 2020
We’re about halfway through the 2020 legislative session!
2019 Legislative Recap
A message from Danielle DeOliveira, MSN, ARNP, PMHNP-BC, Chair of the AAPPN Legislative Committee
Legislative Update 4-26-2019
As this year’s legislative session draws to a close, several bills AAPPN supported are moving their way through the House and Senate.
Preceptor Rules Change
Amendments to clarify preceptor rules and reduce barriers for nursing student access to preceptors take effect on April 26, 2019.