2026 NPI Legislative Conference: Innovation in NPI Health Policy: Ideas from the Front Lines
Hampton Inn & Suites Boise-Downtown
495 South Capitol Boulevard
Boise, ID 83702
Monday, January 26, 2026 at 8:00am MT - 5:00pm MT
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Join us at the annual Nurse Practitioners of Idaho Legislative Conference from Monday, January 26th to earn nursing professional development (NPD) hours and network with fellow NPs and legislators! Help us advocate on behalf of Idaho NPs and our patients!
We have a limited room block reserved for $149/night plus taxes and fees. Reservations can be made by visiting THIS LINK (https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/nursepractitionersofidaho2026/) or by individual call-in (+1 208-331-1900) no later than Sunday, January 4th, 2026 and asking for the "Nurse Practitioners of Idaho group rate."
If you are interesting in learning more about the NP Ambassador Program, please view THIS LINK.
Tentative Schedule:
Monday, January 26th:
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM -----Registration
8:00 AM - 8:10 AM -----Welcoming Remarks, Housekeeping - Committee Chairs Amanda Stewart & Kristy Theis
8:10 AM - 9:10 AM -----Keynote: AANP's Legislative Focus - Tay Kopanos, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, AANP VP State Government Affairs
9:10 AM - 10:10 PM -----Basics of Government - Michelle Anderson, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP
10:10 AM - 10:25 AM -----Break
10:25 - 10:55 AM -----States with Full Practice Authority vs. Those Who Don't - Brie Carter, MSN, DNP Student
10:55 - 11:25 AM -----NPI Idaho (and Beyond) History in Legislative Action - Kristy Theis, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
11:25 -11:55 AM -----NPI Legislative Talking Points/Issues for 2026 - Colleen Shackelford, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
11:55 AM - 12:55 PM -----Lunch is provided
12:55 PM - 1:55 PM -----How To Converse With Your Legislators - Caroline Merritt, PhD(c), MA, BA, True North Public Affairs
1:55 PM - 2:55 PM ----- Battling Misinformation - AANP President Valerie J. Fuller, PhD, DNP, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP
2:55 PM - 3:10 PM -----TBD
3:10 PM - 3:25 PM -----Break
3:25 PM - 4:00 PM -----Tenatively, Role Playing for the Difficult Legislative Conversations
4:00 PM - 5:00 -----TBD
5:00 PM -----Q&A, Wrap-up, Evals
Tuesday, January 27th:
Full agenda to be determined. Will be held at the Capitol. The Boiler Room (Bardenay's Downtown) - lunch will be on our own.
Capitol day will involve a tour of the Capitol, meeting individually or in pairs with legislators, meeting as a group with lobbyist and others.
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You must be an approved/recognized NPI Legislative Ambassador.
Dear APRN students! We would love for you to attend our 2026 Legislative Conference and therefore upon your purchase, you will receive a confirmation email that includes a Coupon Code that will allow you to become an NPI Student Member for 1-Year at the cost of $1! Make sure to utilize this coupon code and explore the benefits of being a student member with NPI!
Attending virtually will occur through the Microsoft Teams app and virtual access instructions will be sent out a week prior to the event. Virtual attendees will have professional conference room/speaker audio and viewing access of the presentation slides. Virtual attendees will not be able to view the conference room, only the on-screen slides and presentations.
Attending virtually will occur through the Microsoft Teams app and virtual access instructions will be sent out a week prior to the event. Virtual attendees will have professional conference room/speaker audio and viewing access of the presentation slides. Virtual attendees will not be able to view the conference room, only the on-screen slides and presentations.
Dear APRN students! We would love for you to attend our 2026 Legislative Conference and therefore upon your purchase, you will receive a confirmation email that includes a Coupon Code that will allow you to become an NPI Student Member for 1-Year at the cost of $1! Make sure to utilize this coupon code and explore the benefits of being a student member with NPI!
Attending virtually will occur through the Microsoft Teams app and virtual access instructions will be sent out a week prior to the event. Virtual attendees will have professional conference room/speaker audio and viewing access of the presentation slides. Virtual attendees will not be able to view the conference room, only the on-screen slides and presentations.