Are AANPCB and AANP the same?

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANPCB) are two distinct, independent organizations. 

AANP is a nonprofit national professional membership association that supports nurse practitioners across all specialties through advocacy, education, and professional development. For assistance, you can contact the AANP Member Care Center at 512-505-0242 or visit the AANP Help Center. 

AANPCB is an independent, nonprofit certifying body that provides a valid and reliable certification program for nurse practitioners seeking to enter, maintain, or advance in the NP profession through the certification process. 

To contact AANPCB directly:

Email: certification@aanpcert.org

Phone or Text: 512-637-0500

Website: www.aanpcert.org