Conference Overview
The Northeast Regional Nurse Practitioner Conference was established in 1992 with the intent of providing continuing nursing education that expands the basic education and experience of nurse practitioners. It is our mission to assist nurse practitioners in maintaining professional expertise for the delivery of competent quality advanced practice nursing care directed at improving clinical outcomes.
The sponsoring members are the Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners, the New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner Association, and the Boston College William F. Connell School of Nursing, Continuing Education Program.

Conference Theme
On the Pulse of Change: Nurse Practitioner’s Role in the New Era of Healthcare Reform
Conference Objectives
At the conclusion of this conference, the participants will be able to:
- Identify critical issues and clinical challenges facing nurse practitioners in the health care environment.
- Utilize evidence-based strategies in clinical practice to improve patient care outcomes.
- Mobilize professional resources to prepare for future changes and challenges in health care delivery.
