Nurse Practitioner Association New York State - The NPA

10/10/2026

This was a great way for us to acknowledge Nurse Practitioners in New York State as they got to experience the NYS Fair this year! Recognizing many wonderful people in our profession.

10/09/2026

🎉 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! NP26 ON-DEMAND CONFERENCE 🎉
Busy schedule? No problem! 🙌 Get the professional development you need on your time with the NP26 On-Demand Conference!
📅 Available November 2, 2026 – February 2, 2027
✨ Explore timely topics, gain valuable clinical insights, and expand your knowledge—all at your own pace!
📚 Earn up to 25.52 contact hours, including 4.67 hours of pharmacology content!
Whether you’re advancing your practice, exploring new opportunities, or staying current with the latest in healthcare, there’s something for you.
🚀 Don’t miss out! Register today and make the most of NP26!
🔗 Visit https://buff.ly/EKKfRbe for registration details.

10/03/2026

We will be recognizing and honoring our NP and Student NP of the Year this morning at NP26! If you see them today, be sure to congratulate them!

09/28/2026

🚨Today is the last day to register online for NP26 - Registration closes at midnight!
We will be accepting walk-ins. We hope to see you there!
For a full agenda and to register - https://buff.ly/dsnGEjy

09/25/2026

🚨LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!
Our annual conference in Niagara Falls, NY is just one week away! Online registration closes on 9/29. We will be accepting walk-ins!
Don't miss the opportunity to connect with fellow NPs and learn from expert speakers! Visit our website to view the full list of session offerings - https://buff.ly/WxbW40v

09/22/2026

💙Walking for a cause!
Here is Maggie Spadinger leading the team, along with some of our members from Region 1, participating in the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention "Out of the Darkness" walking event this past Saturday, September 19th. This event raises awareness to support mental health and help bring help to those who need it.

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08/31/2026

There’s a lot to look forward to at NP26! 🍁

The 2026 NPA Annual Conference is bringing together NPs from across New York State for four days of learning, inspiration, and professional growth in Niagara Falls, October 1–4.

This year’s agenda is packed with timely, practical education. Here’s just a glimpse of what’s in store for you:

🤖 Leveraging AI in Primary Care: Reducing Burden, Enhancing Guidance, and Supporting Clinicians
🦠 Chasing Emerging Infectious Disease for 2026 and Beyond
💼 Entrepreneurship for Nurse Practitioners: Establishing and Sustaining an Independent NP-Led Practice
🧠 Treating Depression and Anxiety in Primary Care in 2026
🩺 Skin of Color: A Different Approach to Skin Conditions
💊 New Drug Update 2026: What’s Hot and What’s Not

And that’s only a small part of what’s on the agenda!

⏰ Early Bird registration ends September 1! Don’t miss your last chance to save on registration for NP26.

Visit our NP26 conference webpage to register and explore the full agenda, conference pricing, hotel accommodations at the Sheraton at the Falls, Niagara Falls travel information, parking details, and everything else you need to plan your conference experience. https://buff.ly/QwhsrV7

Additional discounts for NPA members! Not a member? Join here- https://buff.ly/U23ZiTG

We’ll see you in Niagara Falls!

08/27/2026

Great video about Sleep in Heavenly Peace - Buffalo. We will be collecting donations for them at our NYS NP Conference in Niagara Falls Oct 1-4. https://www.thenpa.org/page/NP26

Volunteers have found children sleeping on couches, floors, air mattresses, and wood pallets. Some families have several kids sharing one space. Sleep in Heavenly Peace's Buffalo chapter has delivered nearly 7,800 beds since 2020 — but the waiting list keeps growing.

https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/community/selfless/selfless-among-us-sleep-in-heavenly-peace/71-a413ca50-6468-4a5f-8f99-e002d4c2f11a?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WGRZ_-_Channel_2,_Buffalo

08/22/2026

🎉 We’re excited to celebrate Christopher Ronca, RN, BSN, MEDSURG-BC, AMB-BC, our 2026 Student Nurse Practitioner of the Year!

Christopher has already built an impressive path in nursing, combining a passion for patient care with leadership, learning, and service. As he works toward becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner, he continues to make a positive impact on his patients, colleagues, and the nursing profession.

We can’t wait to see where his NP journey takes him next. Congratulations, Christopher! 👏💙

08/21/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Tanyka Smith, PhD, FNP-BC, our 2026 Nurse Practitioner of the Year!

Dr. Smith’s dedication to clinical excellence, education, research, leadership, and service exemplifies the very best of the nurse practitioner profession.

We are proud to recognize her outstanding contributions and the meaningful impact she continues to make on patients, communities, and the NP profession.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Smith on this well-deserved honor! 👏💙