POCN LAUNCHES MENTORING PROGRAM AT 2022 AANP NATIONAL CONFERENCE The annual program furthers POCN’s mission to support NPs’ and PAs’ professional advancements through thought leadership and growth opportunities PARSIPPANY, N.J. – June 20, 2022 – POCN, the largest NP and PA network in the U.S., has launched its 2022 NP/PA Mentoring Program to help support professional development for APPs (Advanced Practice Providers) in coordination with the 2022 American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) National Conference. The goal for the POCN… Read More

POCN LAUNCHES NEW APP COMMUNITY LEADER INITIATIVE AND ANNOUNCES FIRST HONOREE, REGINA WELKIE, MSPAS, PA-C Largest NP and PA network in the U.S. celebrates APP leaders making a difference in their communities and among peers PARSIPPANY, N.J. – March 28, 2022 – POCN, the largest Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Physician Associate (PA) network in the U.S., has launched its first-ever APP Community Leader initiative. Announced quarterly, POCN’s recognition program is aimed at supporting and uplifting APPs (Advanced Practice Provider) who… Read More

TOP NURSE PRACTITIONERS HONORED AS HEALTHCARE HEROES BY PEERS THROUGH POCN America’s Top NP Awards (ATNP), hosted by POCN, recognizes the NP profession annually as its influence and impact on care grows exponentially PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Nov. 8, 2021 – Over the last decade, nurse practitioners (NP) have seen an increase in responsibility and authority within the healthcare industry, accounting for 50 percent of all prescriptions written annually. The pandemic significantly shifted their roles once again, uprooting many from their… Read More

TOP PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS HONORED AS HEALTHCARE HEROES BY POCN America’s Top PA Awards (ATPA), hosted by POCN, recognizes the PA profession annually as its influence and impact on care grows exponentially  PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Oct. 19, 2021 – Over the last decade, physician associates (PAs) have seen an increase in responsibility and authority within the healthcare industry, accounting for 49 percent of all prescriptions written annually. The pandemic significantly shifted their roles once again, uprooting many from their regular practices… Read More

America’s Top NP (ATNP) and PA (ATPA) Awards, hosted by POCN, recognizes healthcare professionals annually to highlight dedication to industry PARSIPPANY, N.J. – August 24, 2021 – For the fifth consecutive year, POCN, the largest and most trusted network of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Associates (PAs), is honoring 2021 healthcare heroes for their extraordinary contributions to support patient care, their local communities, and their fellow frontline workers. Nominations for both awards, America’s Top NP (ATNP) and America’s Top PA… Read More

The largest NP and PA network in the U.S. joins forces with NHLBI and others to raise awareness of new treatments and therapies in pulmonary care PARSIPPANY, N.J. – May 5, 2021 – POCN, the largest NP and PA network in the U.S., and Learn More Breathe BetterSM, a program of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health, are collaborating to provide advanced practice providers (APPs), including NPs and PAs in both primary… Read More

New programs further POCN’s mission to support NPs’ and PAs’ professional advancements through thought leadership and growth opportunities PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Mar. 18, 2021 – POCN, the largest NP and PA network in the U.S., today launches two programs to support NPs and PAs professional advancement — the Ambassador Network and Mentoring Program. The Ambassador Network provides advanced practice professionals (APPs) such as NPs and PAs with a platform to become recognized for their leadership and clinical subject matter expertise,… Read More

POCN+ provides a trusted platform for pharma and life science companies to host sponsored and educational content to reach targeted NPs and PAs PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Dec. 3, 2020 – POCN, the largest network for advanced practice providers in the U.S., has launched POCN+, the first Over-the-Top (OTT) streaming service exclusively for NPs and PAs. This free OTT offering provides premium live and on-demand educational content for the NP and PA peer driven influencer community along with an opportunity for… Read More

America’s Top NP Awards (ATNP), hosted by POCN, recognizes the NP profession annually as its influence and impact on care grows exponentially PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Nov. 9, 2020 – Over the last decade, nurse practitioners (NP) have seen an increase in responsibility and authority within the healthcare industry, accounting for 50 percent of all prescriptions written annually. The pandemic significantly shifted their roles once again, uprooting many from their regular practices to serve in areas hit worst by the virus… Read More

America’s Top PA and NP Awards, hosted by POCN, recognize their growing prescribing power and potential in influencer marketing campaigns PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Nov. 9, 2020 – Over the last decade, PAs and NPs have seen an increase in responsibility and authority within the healthcare industry, accounting for 49 (PA) and 50 (NP) percent of all prescriptions written annually. The pandemic significantly shifted their roles once again, uprooting many from their regular practices to serve in areas hit worst by… Read More

America’s Top PA Awards (ATPA), hosted by POCN, recognizes the PA profession annually as its influence and impact on care grows exponentially PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Oct. 6, 2020 – Over the last decade, physician assistants (PA) have seen an increase in responsibility and authority within the healthcare industry, accounting for 49 percent of all prescriptions written annually. The pandemic significantly shifted their roles once again, uprooting many from their regular practices to serve in areas hit worst by the virus… Read More

The most diverse collection of educational video offerings now available to the NP and PA medical community in a FREE one-stop platform PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Sept. 29, 2020 – POCN, the largest NP and PA network in the U.S., today announces the launch of a new educational streaming service for providers called POCN+. This free OTT offering provides premium live and on-demand educational content in a onestop app for the NP and PA community and other healthcare professionals. It is… Read More

Telehealth has changed more than how NPs and PAs interact with patients; Life sciences companies get creative in virtual approach PARSIPPANY, N.J. – July 23, 2020 – The evolving and growing NPs and PAs has life sciences companies taking a deeper look at engaging this powerful group of providers. A new survey of 153 NPs and PAs from POCN, the largest NP & PA network, looks at the following information in light of the COVID-19 pandemic: Shifting roles and responsibilities… Read More