Iowa Nurse Practitioner Society

08/28/2026

Register for our upcoming live webinar "Diagnosis and Management of Benign Vulvar Disease."

🗓 Date: Friday, September 18
⌚️ Time: 11:30 AM to 1 PM CT.
➡️ Registration link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qkmfvnt

The training will be provided by Colleen K. Stockdale, MD, MS, Clinical Professor at University of Iowa's Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Registration is free. Attendees can earn 1.5 nursing CEUs at no cost.

08/27/2026

The INPS Fall Conference Schedule is Here!

This year’s conference is filled with engaging speakers, relevant clinical topics, networking opportunities, and valuable education designed to support NPs in every stage of their career.

We can’t wait to learn, connect, and grow together this fall.

Not registered yet? There’s still time to join us!

*Tentative schedule, subject to change*

08/26/2026

Mental health needs continue to rise, and clinicians across all settings are stepping up to meet the demand.

We are proud to partner with Broadlawns UnityPoint Psychiatry Residency, Des Moines University Medicine and
Health Sciences, and the Iowa Veterans Home to share this important CME activity with our community.

The Psychiatry for Non-Psychiatrists conference will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026. The impactful conference is
designed to support non-psychiatrists in delivering high-quality mental health care. Whether you practice in primary
care, hospital settings, or community health, this activity will provide practical tools and insights to strengthen your
approach to patient care.

Topics:
• Benzodiazepine Addiction and Management
• Decision-Making Capacity
• Pediatric Autism
• Psychiatric Management of Traumatic Brain Injury
• PTDS/Trauma- Informed Care
• Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
• Working with Personality Disorders

Attend in person at the DMU32 Health and Business Complex in Des Moines, IA, or online via Zoom.

Register now: https://cme.dmu.edu/pnp-2026

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08/18/2026

Apply today for the 2027 Loretta Ford Visionary Leadership Program cohort! Leading NP experts thoughtfully designed the newly relaunched program to empower you with essential leadership tools. The application period closes on Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. ET. Learn more: aanp.org/leadership-program.

08/17/2026

We are gearing up for our fall conference. We are so excited to welcome you all November 11-13, with preconference November 10th!

The Iowa Nurse Practitioner Society is looking for NP Student Volunteers to assist at our upcoming Fall Conference!

If you're interested in volunteering or would like more information, please email our administrative team at [email protected]. We would love to have you join us!

SCHOLARSHIP and GRANT information:
Applications for INPS grants and scholarships are now open! Visit our website for eligibility requirements and application details. The deadline for applications is September 30, 2026.

You can find more information here: https://iowanpsociety.enpnetwork.com/page/36542-grant-scholarship-criteria

Don't forget - FALL CONFERENCE registration is open for exhibitors and attendees!

07/29/2026

Access to the online portion of the 2026 AANP National Conference continues through Aug. 25! Attendees, don't miss out on the more than 75 CH of CE credit this event has to offer. Learn more: aanp.org/national26-online.

07/27/2026

The August Course of the Month is now available! This evidence-based presentation explores the latest science of sunscreen use, UV radiation and photoprotection strategies to improve both skin health and aesthetic outcomes. Learn more: bit.ly/aanp-aug26.

07/26/2026

✨2026 INPS Board Members (and a couple furry friends) ✨
Hard at work today planning for our fall conference! Register today! We look forward to seeing you in November!

07/18/2026

07/16/2026

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