American Academy of Nurse Practitioners signs publishing contract with Faircount
TAMPA, 3 September, 2009, USA
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) is the representative body for America's highest level of nurses - Nurse Practitioners (NP). NPs are advanced practice nurses who provide high-quality healthcare services similar to those of a doctor. NPs diagnose and treat a wide range of health problems. NPs focus on health promotion, disease prevention, health education and counseling.NPs have provided excellent health care for more than 43 years. The first NPs were educated at the University of Colorado in 1965. Programs soon spread across America. As of 2009, there are about 125,000 practicing NPs. Close to 6,000 new NPs are prepared each year at over 325 colleges and universities.
The AANP has engaged Faircount to publish a special edition for its 25th anniversary in 2010. The publication will be circulated to the nation's nurse practitioners on a complimentary basis, by direct mail as well as at the AANP's annual conference.