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Share and deepen your fulfillment as a nurse practitioner by joining the only organization dedicated to NPs in California.

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Nurse Practitioner

Turn caring for others into a career. Start your journey by finding an accredited program near you. 

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Membership

The CANP Experience

As a member of the California Association for Nurse Practitioners (CANP), you have a platform to further enrich the rewarding nature of your profession. Connect, advocate, learn and celebrate alongside thousands of CANP members statewide.

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Community

The challenges of being an NP are as unique as you. Share your personal success stories with other nurse practitioners and find inspiration from a supportive network of peers.

Advocacy

Your ability to provide the best care for your patients can often be impacted by how lawmakers in Sacramento define the role and authority of NPs. Gain insight into legislative concerns impacting your profession and add to CANP’s collective voice at the State Capitol as we promote the vital role that nurse practitioners play.

Opportunity

You do amazing work every day. Stay sharp and advance your practice with unique access to CANP events, continuing education programs, legal advice, professional discounts and so much more — so you can continue to be the master of amazing.

Featured Event

49th Annual Educational Conference

March 16–18, 2027 | Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, CA

Join nurse practitioners and health care professionals from across California for CANP’s signature educational event. The 2027 Annual Educational Conference will bring members together for clinical education, advocacy updates, professional connection, and opportunities to engage with leaders across the NP profession.

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Advocacy in Action

Stay informed on the issues shaping nurse practitioner practice in California. Explore CANP’s advocacy resources, bill tracking, AB 890 implementation information, and ways to strengthen the NP voice at the State Capitol.

Featured Jobs

Featured CANP Roles

Tinley Park, IL - CVS Health
Lexington, KY - University of Kentucky
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McDonough, GA - ExperCARE
Rehoboth Beach, DE - Beebe Healthcare
Greater Syracuse area, NY - Trinity Health
Albany, NY - Trinity Health
Schenectady, NY - Trinity Health
Albany, NY - Trinity Health
Columbus, OH - Trinity Health
Indianapolis, IN - AndHealth
New Providence, NJ - Summit Health
Yonkers, NY - Summit Health
Fairfax, VA - Inova Center for Personalized Health
Arlington, WA - Optum
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Welcome to the best job-finding resource for qualified candidates in the nurse practitioner industry. Take the next step in your career or post a position to find your next great hire.

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