CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR NURSE PRACTITIONERS Formerly Known as California Coalition of Nurse Practitioners (CCNP)

CANP- Vision The California Association for Nurse Practitioners is committed to the advancement of Nurse Practitioners.

CANP- Mission The California Association for Nurse Practitioners is the unifying voice and networking forum for Nurse Practitioners statewide, providing expert guidance and the advancement of the Nurse Practitioner profession.

State & Local Organizations State: State: CANP is the only Professional State organization for Nurse Practitioners CANP is the only Professional State organization for Nurse Practitioners Region Region Region 5- is the local chapter of CANP Region 5- is the local chapter of CANP

CANP Regions CANP has divided the State of California into 21 regions. CANP has divided the State of California into 21 regions. The Sonoma, Napa, Lake and Mendocino counties are part of region 5 The Sonoma, Napa, Lake and Mendocino counties are part of region 5 CANP regional board representative: CANP regional board representative: Cynthia Rathkey NP (707) Cynthia Rathkey NP (707)

CANP Board of Directors All unpaid (volunteer) positions Regional Representatives Regional Representatives 21 regions 21 regions Executive Committee Executive Committee President President President Elect President Elect VP of Finance VP of Finance VP of Corporate Affairs VP of Corporate Affairs

CANP Management Paid by membership dues Paid by membership dues Platinum Advisors- Lobbyist Platinum Advisors- Lobbyist Based across from State Capitol Based across from State Capitol The Vision Pack The Vision Pack Based in Sacramento Based in Sacramento th St. Suite 1010, Sacramento, CA th St. Suite 1010, Sacramento, CA 95814

CANP Historical Highlights CCNP established CCNP established October 8, 1977 in Davis, CA October 8, 1977 in Davis, CA NP credentialing by BRN NP credentialing by BRN Political Action Committee (PAC) formed Political Action Committee (PAC) formed

CANP Government Relations Legislative Accomplishments NPs obtain Furnishing Authority NPs obtain Furnishing Authority PNP/FNP Medi-Cal Primary Care Provider & independent reimbursement PNP/FNP Medi-Cal Primary Care Provider & independent reimbursement NP’s as PCP’s on Medicaid NP’s as PCP’s on Medicaid SB “Non-physician” Providers may contract with medical groups, MD’s & independent practice SB “Non-physician” Providers may contract with medical groups, MD’s & independent practice

Government Relations- cont AB 1077 (Hannigan) AB 1077 (Hannigan) NP’s obtain authority to Furnish scheduled III-V NP’s obtain authority to Furnish scheduled III-V

GR- Legislative Accomplishments 1999 AB 1545 NP’s & PA’s dispense medications including CS regardless of site Dispense samples NP name on Rx pad SB 816: NP’s & PA’s authorized to apply for DEA number CLIA’s Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures: NPs authorized to perform

GR Legislative Accomplishments 2000 SB 88: Mandatory overtime exemption for salaried, full-time NPs SB 88: Mandatory overtime exemption for salaried, full-time NPs AB 648: Partner treatment for Chlamydia without examination AB 648: Partner treatment for Chlamydia without examination

GR Legislative Accomplishments 2001 SB 1048: NP’s allowed to perform DMV physicals (CCNP successfully lobbies Assemblyman Flores SB 1048: NP’s allowed to perform DMV physicals (CCNP successfully lobbies Assemblyman Flores not to exclude NP’s from DMV physicals) not to exclude NP’s from DMV physicals) AB 101: Geriatric NP’s qualify for scholarships AB 101: Geriatric NP’s qualify for scholarships AB 1194: NP’s & PA’s cosign first report of injury & authorize 3 days disability AB 1194: NP’s & PA’s cosign first report of injury & authorize 3 days disability SB 111: NP’s, PA’s & CNM’s may supervise MA’s venipuncture and injections SB 111: NP’s, PA’s & CNM’s may supervise MA’s venipuncture and injections

GR Legislative Accomplishments 2002 CANP successfully lobbies Governor’s office to reinstate funding for CHDP program CANP successfully lobbies Governor’s office to reinstate funding for CHDP program 1 st National NP week 1 st National NP week SB 1558: NPs secure authorization to Request and Receive Sample Medications SB 1558: NPs secure authorization to Request and Receive Sample Medications SB 993: Removal of furnishing restrictions SB 993: Removal of furnishing restrictions Solo practice furnishing restriction removed from law Solo practice furnishing restriction removed from law

GR Legislative Accomplishments 2003 AB 1196: Nurse Practitioners obtain legal authority to furnish Controlled Substances Schedule II Medications AB 1196: Nurse Practitioners obtain legal authority to furnish Controlled Substances Schedule II Medications BRN released requirements BRN released requirements Class and limited specialties Class and limited specialties Linked to SB 151- Implementation of new Secure Prescription Pads for all controlled substances (II-V) after January 1, 2005 Linked to SB 151- Implementation of new Secure Prescription Pads for all controlled substances (II-V) after January 1, 2005

GR Legislative Accomplishments 2004 AB 2226: CMA recently voted to support legislation to require NP’s to be masters prepared & hold national certification in specialty. Effective 1/1/08 AB 2226: CMA recently voted to support legislation to require NP’s to be masters prepared & hold national certification in specialty. Effective 1/1/08 AB 2560: Deletes “Essentially Healthy” language in the furnishing code, removing furnishing restrictions AB 2560: Deletes “Essentially Healthy” language in the furnishing code, removing furnishing restrictions AB 2660: Removal of MD name on prescription pad and label AB 2660: Removal of MD name on prescription pad and label

CANP- What’s next The Provider Project Phase II: Defining the Role of NP’s Phase II: Defining the Role of NP’s NP Scope of Practice NP Scope of Practice Will not limit the practice of RN’s Will not limit the practice of RN’s Necessary for NP’s to be directly reimbursed Necessary for NP’s to be directly reimbursed Phase II now engaged Phase II now engaged Defining language: Legislative activity Defining language: Legislative activity Educating support & opposition Educating support & opposition

California Nurse Practitioners 11,563 NP’s in California 11,563 NP’s in California 2,265 members of CANP 2,265 members of CANP

The Point Without members (money) the legislative voice for Nurse Practitioners not heard!

Think About: What do you envision for your professional future? Without a voice, you will not be heard.

Membership Active legislative representation in Sacramento Active legislative representation in Sacramento Free Legal counsel: 5 calls/year Free Legal counsel: 5 calls/year Free online resume posting & job postings list Free online resume posting & job postings list Newsletter: CANP Connection Newsletter: CANP Connection Monthly Journal Subscriptions Monthly Journal Subscriptions Clinician Reviews Clinician Reviews Advance for Nurse Practitioners Advance for Nurse Practitioners

Membership Hertz Rental car discount Hertz Rental car discount Professional Networking Professional Networking Professional Liability Insurance Program Professional Liability Insurance Program

Student Membership Benefits Free online quarterly newsletter Free online quarterly newsletter Government relations update Government relations update Full website access Full website access Discounts at member mall products & services Discounts at member mall products & services Discount on annual conference registration Discount on annual conference registration Discounted membership in the American College of Nurse Practitioners Discounted membership in the American College of Nurse Practitioners Discount on Practice Issues & Contract Negotiations Discount on Practice Issues & Contract Negotiations

CANP Membership Dues Full Membership: Full Membership: One year$175 One year$175 Two years$325 Two years$325 Associate Membership$110 Associate Membership$110 Retired NP’s, non-NP’s, out of state Retired NP’s, non-NP’s, out of state Emeritus Membership$85 Emeritus Membership$85 25 years of continuous CANP member 25 years of continuous CANP member Student Membership$110 Student Membership$110

Upcoming Events CANP Annual Conference: CANP Annual Conference: March 16-19,2006 San Diego March 16-19,2006 San Diego CANP Business and Technology Conference CANP Business and Technology Conference October 2006 October 2006

Region 5- CANP Meet monthly at different locations in Santa Rosa and Petaluma Meet monthly at different locations in Santa Rosa and Petaluma January 25, 2006 John Ash Restaurant January 25, 2006 John Ash Restaurant $50.00 annual membership dues $50.00 annual membership dues Free to students Free to students

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