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 […]
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POCN Announces the 2022 America’s Top Physician Associates to Celebrate National PA Week
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 […]
POCN Names Akunesokwu (Neso) Obiora as Q3 NP/PA Community Advocacy Award Winner
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, […]
POCN Launches First-of-its-Kind Breast Cancer Center of Excellence for NP and PAs to Improve Patient Screening and Diagnosis
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 […]
POCN LAUNCHES NEW APP COMMUNITY LEADER INITIATIVE AND ANNOUNCES FIRST HONOREE, REGINA WELKIE, MSPAS, PA-C
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 […]