Building Tomorrow’s Leaders: Inside the GAPNA Leadership Institute

Professional organizations are a key driver to the success of any profession. Health care professionals select organizations based on mutual interests and perceived benefits. As described by Mary Jo Goolsby, EdD, MSN, NP-C, and Janet DuBois, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC, there are numerous professional organizations that may appeal to nurse practitioners (J Am Assoc Nurse Pract 2017;29:434–440). These professional organizations can provide needed mentorship for their members through informal and formal processes.