The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP), the largest professional membership organization for nurse practitioners (NPs) of all specialties, represents the interests of more than 248,000 licensed NPs in the U.S.  As The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, AANP provides legislative leadership at the local, state and national levels, advancing health policy; promoting excellence in practice, education and research; and establishing standards that best serve NP patients and other health care consumers. To locate a nurse practitioner, go to npfinder.com.  For more information about NPs, visit aanp.org.