The NPA was established in 1980 as a non-profit organization under the name The Nurse Practitioner Association, Inc. Since 1980, The NPA has grown financially, programmatically and increased the visibility and credibility of nurse practitioners within the healthcare community, at both the national and state levels of government, and with consumers throughout New York.
Our mission is to promote high standards of healthcare delivery through the empowerment of nurse practitioners and the profession throughout New York State.
Our vision is New Yorkers deserve access to nurse practitioners who are free to practice without unnecessary barriers. Nurse practitioners are committed to providing quality care as integral members of a collegial healthcare community.
The NPA values are: commitment to excellence and serving the public good; respect for the worth and dignity of individuals; organizational and professional accountability; respect for pluralism and diversity of opinion and contribution; mutually beneficial outcomes for members and for society; flexibility in adapting and adjusting to change; and, encouragement of growth, continuous learning and discovery.
The New York State Coalition of Nurse Practitioners, Inc. (d/b/a) The Nurse Practitioner Association New York State (The NPA) is a New York not for profit corporation. The NPA has received tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service under section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under the Internal Revenue Code, The NPA may endorse political candidates and advocate for positions on public policy issues that affect the nurse practitioner profession in New York. The NPA advises its members that 25% of their individual membership dues are spent on lobbying expenses and that this amount is not tax deductible as a business expense on the member’s individual or business tax return.
