October 2016 - Commissioner Elections are held annually in October via secure electronic voting format. Certificants will soon receive electronic notification from Certification@AANPCERT.ORG with instructions for voting for 2 candidates representing Family Nurse Practitioners. There are 4 candidates on the ballot this year. The ballot will open on October 16th and close at midnight (PST) on October 29th, 2016.

All voters will be entered into a random drawing to receive a voucher for waiver of their next Recertification application fee. Four (4) waivers will be awarded. Please look for your invitation from Certification@AANPCERT.ORG on October 16th, 2016. If you do not receive it, email us at certification@aanpcert.org or call (512) 637-0500.

The Commission is responsible for the administration and development of the Certification Program for ANPs, AGNPs, ENPs, FNPs, and GNPs. NPs currently certified by AANPCP are responsible for electing the Commissioners. All Certificants are encouraged to vote for these very important positions. To be elected a Commissioner, eligible candidates must receive a majority vote and once elected, duties on the Certification Board begin January 1, 2017 for a 3-year term.