2024 America’s Top Nurse Practitioners Honored for Exceptional Contributions to Patient Care and Professional Leadership POCN’s Annual Award Program Highlights the Vital Role of NPs in Communities Nationwide During National NP Week BOONTON, N.J. – November 12, 2024 – As National Nurse Practitioner Week (November 10-16) unfolds, POCN, the U.S.’s largest network for nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician associates (PAs), proudly announces its 2024 America’s Top NP Awards. These awards celebrate NPs who excel in providing high-quality care, expanding healthcare… Read More

POCN Announces the 2024 America’s Top Physician Associates in Honor of National PA Week BOONTON, N.J. – October 7, 2024 – POCN, the largest network of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Associates/Assistants (PAs) in the United States, is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 America’s Top PA Awards. This annual program recognizes exceptional providers and leaders within the PA profession who demonstrate excellence in patient care, community service, peer education, and advocacy. Now in its 8th year, the… Read More

Registration opens for the 2024 POCN NP/PA Peer Mentoring Program BOONTON, N.J. – December 5, 2023 – POCN, the largest NP and PA network in the U.S. is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for a NP/PA peer mentoring program that will run from April through December, 2024. The POCN mentoring program supports NPs and PAs looking for guidance from peers and leaders in the PA/NP community. In response to demand from the NP/PA community, POCN has… Read More

POCN Announces 2023 America’s Top Nurse Practitioners in Celebration of National NP Week POCN’s annual America’s Top NP Awards recognizes the contributions Nurse Practitioners have on improving clinician education and patient quality care BOONTON, N.J. – November 13, 2023 – According to the AAPA, Nurse Practitioners (NPs) provide an extremely high level of patient satisfaction and can lower health care costs. Yet, despite their effectiveness in providing high-quality care, NPs still do not receive the same level of recognition and opportunities… Read More

POCN Announces 2023 America’s Top Physician Associates to Celebrate National PA Week POCN’s annual America’s Top PA Awards recognizes the impact physician associates have on their patients and their quality of care BOONTON, N.J. – October 9, 2023 – According to a 2023 Harris Poll, 88% of U.S. adults say physician associates (PAs) improve the quality of healthcare. With PAs making such a notable difference in their patients’ care, POCN, the largest PA and nurse practitioner (NP) network in the… Read More

POCN Launches Atopic Dermatitis Center of Excellence, A Comprehensive Resource for NPs and PAs to Improve Peer Education  The POCN Atopic Dermatitis Center of Excellence is the only resource of its kind that is curated by experts to help other NPs and PAs increase their knowledge and improve patient care.  BOONTON, N.J. – August 29, 2023 – POCN, the largest nurse practitioner (NP) and physician associate (PA) network in the United States, announces the launch of its Atopic Dermatitis Center… Read More

POCN Recognizes Dr. Lisa Kiser with the 2023 Q2 Community Advocacy Award for Outstanding Healthcare Impact and Advocacy  Esteemed award honors Dr. Kiser’s commitment to health equality and empowerment of underrepresented communities. BOONTON, N.J. – July 18, 2023 – POCN, the largest nurse practitioner (NP) and physician associate (PA) network in the U.S., proudly announces Lisa Kiser DNP, CNM, WHNP, FACNM as the recipient of the 2023 Q2 Community Advocacy Award. This esteemed quarterly recognition aims to honor and uplift… Read More

POCN Names Physician Associate Folusho Ogunfiditimi as 2023 Q1 NP/PA Community Advocacy Award Winner Ogunfiditimi is recognized for his national leadership in the physician associate (PA) community and ongoing support for young people of African heritage to pursue careers as a PA. PARSIPPANY, N.J. – April 4, 2023 – POCN, the largest nurse practitioner (NP) and PA network in the United States, has named Folusho Ogunfiditimi, DM, MPH, PA-C, as the 2023 Q1 NP/PA Community Advocacy Award winner. This quarterly… Read More

POCN Awards Nurse Practitioner and Mobile Clinic Founder as 2022 Q4 NP/PA Community Advocacy Award Winner  Jordana Latozas RN, MSN, ACNP, was selected for her dedication to providing access to healthcare and addiction services to her patients and underserved populations across southeastern Michigan.  PARSIPPANY, N.J. – January 24, 2023 – POCN, the largest nurse practitioner (NP) and physician associate (PA) network in the U.S., has named Jordana Latozas RN, MSN, ACNP, as its 2022 Q4 NP/PA Community Advocacy Award winner.… Read More

2022 America’s Top Nurse Practitioners Recognized for Excellence in Patient Care and Peer Support To celebrate National Nurse Practitioner (NP) Week, POCN’s annual award program commemorates the valuable and expanding role NPs play in providing healthcare in their own communities and underserved populations across the U.S.  BOONTON, N.J. – November 14, 2022 – In honor of National Nurse Practitioner Week (November 13-19), POCN, the largest nurse practitioner (NP) and physician associate (PA) network in the U.S., announces the winners of… Read More

POCN Announces the 2022 America’s Top Physician Associates to Celebrate National PA Week America’s Top PA Awards, hosted by POCN, is an annual award program to recognize the physician associate profession and its growing impact on patient care across the United States. BOONTON, N.J. – October 6, 2022 – 2021 saw record growth in newly certified physician associates (PAs) and the profession is projected to grow 31% by 2030. As the healthcare field faces increasing burnout, it is imperative for… Read More

POCN Names Akunesokwu (Neso) Obiora as Q3 NP/PA Community Advocacy Award Winner Palliative care nurse practitioner Akunesokwu (Neso) Obiora, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, ACHPN, was selected for her unparalleled patient care and advocacy, inspiring career path, and dedication to the advancement of the nurse practitioner (NP) and physician associate (PA) professions. PARSIPPANY, N.J. – November 2, 2022 – POCN, the largest nurse practitioner (NP) and physician associate (PA) network in the U.S., has announced Akunesokwu (Neso) Obiora, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, ACHPN,… Read More

POCN Launches First-of-its-Kind Breast Cancer Center of Excellence for NP and PAs to Improve Patient Screening and Diagnosis In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, POCN is honoring the Center of Excellence’s Faculty Advisor, Sarah Donahue (AOCNP), as its 2022 NP/PA Educator of Distinction, Breast Cancer. BOONTON, N.J. – October 19, 2022 – Today, POCN, the largest nurse practitioner (NP) and physician associate (PA) network in the United States, announces the launch of its Breast Cancer Center of Excellence, a… Read More

Nominations Open For 2022 America’s Top PA/NP Awards In Coordination With AAPA 2022 Conference America’s Top PA (ATPA) and NP (ATNP) Awards, hosted by POCN, recognizes healthcare professionals annually to highlight dedication to industry. PARSIPPANY, N.J. – May 18, 2022 – For the sixth consecutive year, POCN, the largest and most trusted network of Physician Associates (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs), is honoring 2022 healthcare heroes for their extraordinary contributions to support patient care, their local communities, and their fellow… Read More

POCN Announces Q2 NP/PA Community Advocacy Award Winner, Health and Diversity Advocate Susan Salahshor POCN Ambassador and Founding Director for the Ithaca College Physician Assistant Program, Susan Salahshor, PhD, PA-C, was selected for her influential role in education, advocacy, and mentorship to advance the PA and NP professions. PARSIPPANY, N.J. – August 9, 2022 – POCN, the largest Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Physician Associate (PA) network in the U.S., has announced Susan Salahshor, PhD, PA-C, as its Q2 NP/PA Community… Read More