Utah Nurse Practitioners Venerates the Health and Dignity of Every Human Being

Diversity and Health Equality Statement

The Utah Nurse Practitioners (UNP), in alliance with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), venerates the health and dignity of every human being with the highest regard as a principal value of our profession. We reject all forms of violence which creates further health crises on every level. 

UNP believes that there is value in celebrating our varied perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds upon which the Nurse Practitioner (NP) profession is built. 3,000 Practitioners strong, NPs in Utah continue to work for better healthcare opportunities and access for all Utahns. UNP will continue to fight for equal access and quality health care, equality in professional relationships, and equitable care and treatment of our patients. We are working every day in our clinics, our communities, and with our state legislature to break down the barriers that continue to reinforce healthcare inequalities and social disparity. 

Because we recognize that diversity and inclusion work is never finished, UNP recommits to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for all Utahns, championing essential relationship-centered care. Utah’s Nurse Practitioners are comprised of and represent multiple cultures, religions, rural and urban communities, LGBT+ persons, and families of all types and focusing on the individual needs of each patient. 

Our Mission Statement outlines of Strategic Plan for Diversity and Inclusion:

1. Educate to an ever-changing healthcare landscape for cultural competence in NP programs and annual education opportunities.
2. Support Utah's Nurse Practitioners and patients in effective communication for best health outcomes and individual health involvement.
3. Continue to guide Utah healthcare and public health concerns in legislation for both clinical practice safety and professional autonomy.
4. Scholarship NPs that are continuing their education or are providing valuable research opportunities for the care of the patients.
5. Continue to support and define clinical excellence at the bedside, in the populations we serve, and in the profession.

Utah Nurse Practitioners Association Board 2020

Melissa J Hinton, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CARN-AP

Michael Vreeland, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC

Nancy Beal, MSNED, APRN, FNP-C

Gary Godfrey, APRN, FNP-C

Amy Bleak, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Denise Ward, DNP, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC

Renel Rytting, APRN, FNP-BC

Paige Marshall, APRN, PMHNP-BC