Houston Area Nurse Practitioners (HANP) is a dynamic, growing professional organization whose membership
is comprised of registered nurses prepared as advanced practice nurses. The membership represents a diverse
arena of nurse practitioner disciplines. Programs are designed to be inclusive of and beneficial to all
disciplines.
HANP Mission:
HANP is the resource for advanced practice nurses in the Houston area. We support
professional collaboration, education, networking, and legislative awareness.
HANP Vision:
To inspire and lead advanced practice nurses to pursue active participation in their professional practice.
HANP Core Values (LEADERS):
Leading
Education and
Active participation
Dedicated to
Excellence
Respect and
Supporting our members
HANP is a non-profit 501(c)(3) entity uniting APNs of the Greater Houston Area. Other persons interested
in fostering the purpose of the organization, may affiliate as associate members, although they will not
have the right to vote or hold office. The fiscal year is September 1 through August 31.
HANP's Bylaws: Review Bylaws
HANP's Strategic Plan: Review Strategic Plan 2007
Meetings are scheduled on the 2nd Wednesday of January, March, May, September and November of each
calendar year. The Annual Meeting, held in May, includes annual reports from officers and committees,
bylaw revision(s), and election and installation of new officers. Meetings are held at various locations
throughout the city, usually at a restaurant that is conducive to both a business meeting and an
educational program of one or more speakers. Additional meetings may be scheduled on 2nd Wednesdays of the alternate months, as programs become available.