History of Taiwan Association of Nurse Practitioner
The Taiwan Association of Nurse Practitioners (TANP) is established on April 21, 2007, by founding president Tsay Shiow-Luan, president Heng-Hsing Tung, and a group of nurse practitioners, contributing to the creation of a whole new system in Taiwan. TANP is the only association representing the nurse practitioner profession in Taiwan. As of June 2024, the association has over 10,000 members.
The organization is composed of a secretariat and six committees: the Finance Committee, Membership Committee, Publication Committee, Academic and Innovation Committee, Professional Development Committee, and International Affairs Committee.
Core Value
This association is primarily dedicated to promoting the nurse practitioner profession, reforming the healthcare workforce, and improving the quality of healthcare.
Mission
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Participate in public policy efforts to improve the nurse practitioner system.
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Advocate for fair compensation and comprehensive salary benefits.
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Expand the role of nurse practitioners to enhance the quality of care.
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Collaborate with medical and professional organizations to advance clinical knowledge and skills.
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Strengthen cross-disciplinary corporate partnerships and actively promote digital transformation.
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Broaden the scope for nurse practitioners by addressing the opportunities and challenges of family nurse practitioners.
Number of Members
- As of now, the association has 10,356 members, with 87% holding nurse practitioner licenses. Over 15% of NP members have a Master's degree or higher.
- Distribution of NP members by specialty: 51.35% in medical fields, 45.47% in surgical fields, and 3.18% in obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and anesthesiology. (Oct, 2024)