CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR NURSE PRACTITIONERS

1. CALIFORNIAASSOCIATIONFOR NURSE PRACTITIONERS Formerly Known as California Coalition of Nurse Practitioners (CCNP)

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

3. 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.

4. State & Local Organizations • State: • CANP is the onlyProfessional State organization for Nurse Practitioners • Region • Region 5- is the local chapter of CANP

5. CANP Regions • CANP has divided the State of California into 21 regions. • The Sonoma, Napa, Lake and Mendocino counties are part of region 5 • CANP regional board representative: • Cynthia Rathkey NP (707) 763-1359

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

7. CANP Management • Paid by membership dues • Platinum Advisors- Lobbyist • Based across from State Capitol • The Vision Pack • Based in Sacramento • 1107 9th St. Suite 1010, Sacramento, CA 95814

8. CANP Historical Highlights • CCNP established • October 8, 1977 in Davis, CA • 1982-1984 • NP credentialing by BRN • 1984-1986 • Political Action Committee (PAC) formed

9. CANP Government Relations Legislative Accomplishments 1986 - 1996 • NPs obtain Furnishing Authority • PNP/FNP Medi-Cal Primary Care Provider & independent reimbursement • NP’s as PCP’s on Medicaid • SB 1798- “Non-physician” Providers may contract with medical groups, MD’s & independent practice

10. Government Relations- cont. 1996 • AB 1077 (Hannigan) • NP’s obtain authority to Furnish scheduled III-V

11. 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

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

13. GR Legislative Accomplishments 2001 • SB 1048: NP’s allowed to perform DMV physicals (CCNP successfully lobbies Assemblyman Flores not to exclude NP’s from DMV physicals) • AB 101: Geriatric NP’s qualify for scholarships • 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

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

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

16. 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 2560: Deletes “Essentially Healthy” language in the furnishing code, removing furnishing restrictions • AB 2660: Removal of MD name on prescription pad and label

17. CANP- What’s next The Provider Project • Phase II: Defining the Role of NP’s • NP Scope of Practice • Will not limit the practice of RN’s • Necessary for NP’s to be directly reimbursed • Phase II now engaged • Defining language: Legislative activity 2005-2006 • Educating support & opposition

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

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

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

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

22. Membership • Hertz Rental car discount • Professional Networking • Professional Liability Insurance Program

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

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

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

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

27. Web Site www.canpweb.org