Recognizing the Service of Dr. Stephen A. Ferrara
Floor Speech
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Mr. LATIMER. Mr. Speaker, it is with great appreciation that I rise to recognize Dr. Stephen A. Ferrara, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN of White Plains, New York for his outstanding leadership and contributions as President of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Dr. Ferrara is a dedicated health care leader with over two decades of experience, including extensive work as a practicing nurse practitioner, health policy advocate, and academic leader. In addition to his role as President of AANP, he also currently serves as Associate Dean of Artificial Intelligence and Professor at the Columbia University School of Nursing where he has focused on health information technology and the implementation of evidence-based practice. Dr. Ferrara previously served as the Executive Director of the Nurse Practitioner Association New York State, where he played a key role in removing state barriers to NP practice. Dr. Ferrara has been recognized for his leadership as a Fellow of AANP, the American Academy of Nursing, the National Academies of Practice and the New York Academy of Medicine.
The American Association of Nurse Practitioner is the largest professional membership organization for nurse practitioners, representing the interest of the over 431,000 licensed nurse practitioners in the United States who are delivering care in nearly 1 billion patient visits per year. As President of AANP, Dr. Ferrara has played a pivotal role in amplifying the voice of nurse practitioners at the national level. He has worked to ensure that policymakers recognize the essential contributions of NPs in improving access to comprehensive, patient-centered care across all health care settings.
I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring Dr. Stephen Ferrara for his distinguished term as President of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and in expressing our gratitude for his exceptional service to patients, students and the nurse practitioner profession.
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