NAPA - Nebraska Academy of PAs

NAPA - Nebraska Academy of PAs The official page for the Nebraska Academy of Physician Assistants; sharing news, events, and information for our Nebraska PAs.

This organization serves as a resource to Nebraska PAs, provides continuing
medical education, strengthens public relations to the profession, advocates for
quality patient care, and monitors legislation; taking action on legislative issues
affecting health care and patient welfare.

08/07/2026

Chuck Scholtes has been coming to NAPA's spring CME Conference for more than 40 years. He's only missed one!

He'll tell you he comes for the CME. But what keeps him coming back is the room itself: the colleagues he's practiced alongside for decades, the students he introduces himself to, the advocacy work that protects every PA's ability to practice to the top of their licensure.

Multiple voices make a difference. Add yours.

Join NAPA: https://nebraskapa.org/become-a-member/

Meet the NAPA Board: Patty Scholting, DMS, MPH, PA-C, Board of Directors Member.Patty has been an active NAPA member sin...
08/05/2026

Meet the NAPA Board: Patty Scholting, DMS, MPH, PA-C, Board of Directors Member.

Patty has been an active NAPA member since 1999 and has served the Academy in multiple leadership and governance roles over the past two decades, including Board of Directors at Large, House of Delegates, President-Elect, President, and Past-President. She currently serves on the Finance Committee and the Governance Committee.

Her priority on the board is representing PAs across all practice settings, geographic regions, and career stages, and advocating for policies that strengthen PA practice, support team-based care, and improve patient access, especially in rural and underserved communities.

Welcome back to the board, Patty. NAPA is grateful for your continued service!

Interested in getting involved with NAPA? Become a member: https://nebraskapa.org/become-a-member/

Two Nebraska PA programs in the Top 20 of the nation!Creighton University PA Program and the University of Nebraska Medi...
08/01/2026

Two Nebraska PA programs in the Top 20 of the nation!

Creighton University PA Program and the University of Nebraska Medical Center - UNMC both ranked No. 14 in the latest U.S. News Best Physician Assistant Programs list. Congratulations to the students, faculty, and preceptors behind that work. We’re proud to support students and working PAs in Nebraska every day!

07/31/2026

Brijit Jones, a PA student at College of Saint Mary Physician Assistant Studies Program, says the biggest takeaway from being part of NAPA is the community.

Through NAPA, students connect with practicing PAs across Nebraska, learn how advocacy works at the state level, and see firsthand what's being done for the profession here at home.

PA students: your voice matters in this work. Join NAPA and be part of it!

https://nebraskapa.org/become-a-member/

Meet Darcy Jones, DMSc, PA-C, serving on the NAPA Board of Directors.With 23+ years of practice in Nebraska and recently...
07/30/2026

Meet Darcy Jones, DMSc, PA-C, serving on the NAPA Board of Directors.

With 23+ years of practice in Nebraska and recently completed DMSc training, Darcy brings both depth and a fresh perspective to the board. She is focused on making sure practicing PAs have a voice in the decisions that affect them, modernizing supervisory requirements, and keeping rural healthcare front and center. With 34.2% of Nebraskans living in nonmetro areas, she sees expanding access to care as one of the Academy's most important charges.

Darcy also champions connection at every career stage, from students just entering the profession to PAs sharing decades of hard-earned perspective.

Welcome to the board, Darcy!

07/25/2026

50 years. One remarkable career. 💛

Meet Les, one of Nebraska's very first PAs. Part of the first PA class in 1973, he trained alongside Air Force and Navy classmates.

Five decades later, his advice to the next generation: the PA profession is a noble calling, so do the work that brings you the most joy. There will always be people who need you.

Thank you for 50 years of service. 👏 Ready to join the community shaping the future of the profession? Become a member at nebraskapa.org.

Meet NAPA's Treasurer: Jonathan Kilstrom, MPAS, PA-CJonathan brings 12 years of experience as a PA, primarily in emergen...
07/23/2026

Meet NAPA's Treasurer: Jonathan Kilstrom, MPAS, PA-C

Jonathan brings 12 years of experience as a PA, primarily in emergency medicine, along with eight years as a PA educator — currently with the Creighton University PA Program. He has also previously served as a member of the House of Delegates for NAPA.

In his role, Jonathan is focused on transparent financial oversight and aligning the Academy's budget with its strategic priorities — supporting advocacy, professional development, and student engagement across Nebraska. He believes strong fiscal stewardship keeps NAPA responsive to its members while strengthening the visibility and impact of PAs statewide.

Welcome, Jonathan! NAPA is grateful to have your leadership.

NAPA hit the road again, and it was a good one. Connecting with PAs and PA students across the state is always a highlig...
07/22/2026

NAPA hit the road again, and it was a good one. Connecting with PAs and PA students across the state is always a highlight — the conversations, the questions, the shared energy for advancing the profession in Nebraska.

Thank you to everyone who came out in North Platte! Your engagement is what keeps this work moving forward.

Want to know where NAPA is headed next? Visit https://nebraskapa.org/roadshows/ to see upcoming events and find one near you.

Know a PA who deserves a shoutout?NAPA is looking for Nebraska PAs to feature — the ones going above and beyond for thei...
07/19/2026

Know a PA who deserves a shoutout?

NAPA is looking for Nebraska PAs to feature — the ones going above and beyond for their patients, mentoring students, leading in their communities, or simply making the work better for everyone around them.

Nominations are quick and open to anyone. Tell us who they are and why they stand out.

Nominate a PA: nebraskapa.org/nominate-a-pa

Nebraska PAs laced up on July 11 for the MOORE Equity in Mental Health 5K — running, walking, and rolling in their own c...
07/19/2026

Nebraska PAs laced up on July 11 for the MOORE Equity in Mental Health 5K — running, walking, and rolling in their own communities to support mental health equity.

The MOORE Equity in Mental Health campaign works to close the gap in mental health care for young people of color. NAPA is proud to stand with PA organizations across the country in that effort.

Thank you to everyone who showed up and moved with purpose!

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