The New Mexico Nurse Practitioner Council was incorporated in 1997 as a non-profit organization. The Board of Directors includes the Executive Committee, three Members At Large, and four Regional Representatives. The Executive Committee is the President, President Elect or Immediate Past President, Treasurer, and Secretary. The President appoints Committee Chairpersons in consultation with the Board of Directors. For further information about the structure and function of our organization, download the NMNPC Bylaws .

National and State Benefits

Affiliation as a group member with the following national NP organizations: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners(AANP) AANP is a national organization of NPs. NMNPC submits applications for approval of our continuing education (CE) activities to AANP. As a group member, we get a limited amount of CE approved free of charge each year. Individual NMNPC members may also be able to apply to AANP for CE approval at no charge using our group status. Contact NMNPC for detailed information and procedures. NMNPC uses our free CE approval through AANP for our annual conference first and will then consider other requests for using this service. American College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) The ACNP provides another avenue for obtaining continuing education with their clinical symposium held every fall. They monitor national legislative issues and advocate for all NPs.

Promotion of ongoing, collegial, and professional relationships with the American Nurses Association and the New Mexico Nurses Association

Licensing and Certification in NM

	To obtain a license to practice as a nurse practitioner in New Mexico, follow the application process as outlined by the New Mexico Board of Nursing. Contact information: New Mexico Board of Nursing 6301 Indian School Road NE, Suite 710 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 E-mail: boardofnursing@state.nm.us Telephone: (505) 841-8340 Web address: New Mexico Board of Nursing
	The American Journal for Nurse Practitioners publishes a yearly report on NP privileges and practice in each state. A partial copy of the 2008 Pearson Report highlighting New Mexico is available here. For the full 2008 Pearson Report, click here.
	The New Mexico Nurse Practice Act and rules and regulations for practice can be obtained from the New Mexico Board of Nursing.
	The New Mexico Board of Nursing requires each NP to maintain a prescribing formulary. One is available from the NMNPC. For more information, go to the Formulary page.

Medicare and Medicaid

	All health care providers must apply for a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number. Health care providers are required to begin using the NPI by May 23, 2007, but should not begin using this identifier until notified to do so by each individual health plan. All health plans, not just Medicare, will use this number. For further information go to NPI. An online application is available at NPI Application. PLEASE NOTE! Some members have received an e-mail advertising a credentialling service to "help" NPs get their NPI for $11.50. This is not necessary! It is very simple and fast to get your own NPI from the Web site listed here. For more information about the NPI, download the December 2005 issue of the NMNPC newsletter.
	Call Medicare at (405) 841-6723 for information. General Medicare information is also available at (800) MEDICARE or Medicare.
	Medicaid information for New Mexico is available at (888) 997-2583. For national Medicaid managed care program status: Medicaid.

DEA License and New Mexico Controlled Substance License

	A New Mexico Controlled Substance License must be obtained from the Board of Pharmacy after you receive your New Mexico NP license. Contact the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy at (505) 941-9102 or New Mexico Board of Pharmacy.
	You may apply for the federal DEA license after you receive the NM Controlled Substance License.  Contact the DEA at (800) 743-0595.

National Certification

National certification is required for licensure as a nurse practitioner in New Mexico. Information about national certification is available from AANP, ACNP, ANA, or other specialty organizations (see the links to these organizations above).