Dr. RUTH KLEINPELL, PhD, ACNP-BC, FAAN, FAANP, FNAP, MCCM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Do not miss an opportunity to hear from Dr. Ruth Kleinpell, our Keynote Speaker. Dr. Kleinpell is the Associate Dean for Clinical Scholarship and Professor at Vanderbilt University. She is a nationally recognized leader who has conducted research on advanced practice nursing roles, published many articles, and is a well-sought-after presenter for local, state, and national conferences.
Tennessee Nurse Practitioner Association
The Tennessee Nurse Practitioner Association is the state organization that promotes and protects the practice of over 15,000 Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioners (APRNs) in Tennessee—formed in 2014 by Dr. Irene Bean, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FAAN, FAANP, FNAP, a forward-thinking NP. TNNPA now has groups across Tennessee! Each group offers networking opportunities and meets quarterly to discuss issues and set organizational goals.