Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners

09/10/2026

As Pennsylvania's population ages and communities continue to face shortages of primary care providers, the demand for NPs is growing, and the workforce is responding.

NPs are projected to be the fastest-growing job in 42 states through 2034.

That includes Pennsylvania, where NP employment is projected to grow 39% over the next decade!

Patients are increasingly choosing NPs for care, and the workforce projections reflect that growing demand.

View the full map and projections here! ➡️ bit.ly/4cyNgvt

09/08/2026

Why should an NP who is licensed and certified to practice have to pay another profession for permission to practice?

A North Carolina NP has recently filed a lawsuit challenging the state’s mandatory “collaborative practice agreement” requirement, arguing that it imposes an unnecessary burden on fully licensed and certified NPs.

The lawsuit argues that these mandates do nothing for patient safety and instead hurt patients' access to care.

NP Jamie Gallagher sues North Carolina over costly physician-permission rules that block qualified care and burden patient access.

09/04/2026

Hospitals and health systems are increasingly turning to NPs to help meet the demand for care.

One Maryland health system has tripled its advanced practice provider workforce over the past decade.

Maryland began implementing full practice authority for nurse practitioners in 2015.

This growth in NPs has decreased wait times for primary care visits from about four weeks to a week or less, often even same-day!

When the number of qualified healthcare providers grows, patients benefit from more options, shorter wait times, and more accessible health care.

09/01/2026

Millions of people living in rural communities face limited access to primary care, but NPs are already playing an important role in changing that.

NPs provide high-quality care in underserved communities and care for patients in rural areas that lack physicians.

It's time for states like Pennsylvania to recognize that access to care shouldn't depend on where you live, and that placing barriers on qualified healthcare providers only hurts the patients who need it the most.

Explore how nurse practitioners are expanding access in rural America — including salaries by state, full practice authority maps, top specialties, and career pathways for RNs.

08/27/2026

🤝 PRIME CONNECTIONS HAPPEN IN PERSON.

It’s Day 4 of PCNP PRIME WEEK, and today we’re celebrating one of the best parts of PCNP 2026: being in the room with your people.

The coffee-line conversations. The chapter connections. The “you too?!” moments. The introductions that turn into collaborations, resources, opportunities—and sometimes friendships.

Because Facebook is great. But nothing beats face time.

At PCNP 2026, you’ll have opportunities to:

🤝 Connect with NPs from across Pennsylvania
🏛️ Engage with chapter leaders and advocates
💡 Meet exhibitors and discover new resources
🥂 Mix, mingle, and reconnect at networking events

And during PCNP PRIME WEEK, getting in the room costs $50 less.

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⏰ August 24–31 ONLY

🌊 PCNP 2026 Annual Educational Conference
📅 October 15–17, 2026
📍 Bayfront Convention Center | Erie, PA

Come for the CE. Stay for your people.

GET OFFLINE. GET TO ERIE. GET CONNECTED. 🤝

08/27/2026

🎤 PRIME SPEAKERS. PRIME INSIGHTS. PRIME SAVINGS.

AI is changing healthcare. Hear from two experts who are already helping shape what comes next.

On Day 3 of PCNP PRIME WEEK, and we put the spotlight on two nationally recognized AI leaders joining us at PCNP 2026:

🤖 Angie Carel — AI Transformation Strategist & Top 50 Women to Watch in AI
🩺 Stephen A. Ferrara, DNP, FNP-BC, FAAN, FAANP — Nurse Practitioner, AI Strategist & National Nursing Leader

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Discover what AI means for your practice, your patients, and the future of the NP profession—and save while you’re at it.

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🌊 On the Shores of Change: AI, Advocacy, and the Future of Healthcare
📅 October 15–17, 2026
📍 Bayfront Convention Center | Erie, PA

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08/25/2026

🧠 DAY 2 OF PCNP PRIME WEEK: PRIME EDUCATION💰

45+ Sessions. Countless Clinical Pearls. $50 Less.

Your brain wants the CE. Your wallet wants Prime Week. 😉

At PCNP 2026, choose from 45+ educational sessions covering the topics that matter most to you and your patients:

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Your biggest problem? Deciding which sessions to attend.

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📅 October 15–17, 2026
📍 Bayfront Convention Center | Erie, PA

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It’s PRIME TIME to register for PCNP 2026!

08/25/2026

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08/22/2026

Multiple lawsuits are currently challenging restrictive practice agreements for NPs, arguing that these requirements may actually be unconstitutional.

These requirements can add costs and red tape for NPs, and they can make it harder for NPs to open practices or practice independently in communities that need more primary care.

Communities need greater access to qualified healthcare providers, not outdated restrictions that limit patients' access to care.

A series of lawsuits challenges state laws governing practice authority and physician supervision for nurse practitioners.

08/18/2026

A Commonwealth Fund report found that 92% of rural counties were designated primary care HPSAs in 2023, with 42.6 million people living in these shortage areas.

And by 2037, the number of rural primary care physicians is projected to meet only 68% of demand.

We can't afford to leave qualified providers on the sidelines!

Removing unnecessary, outdated barriers to NP practice can help expand healthcare access where patients need it most.

Rural Americans face significant barriers to accessing adequate primary care; tailored federal and state programs can help address some of these challenges.