V&VN Verpleegkundig Specialisten

What V&VN Verpleegkundig Specialisten does

V&VN Verpleegkundig Specialisten (V&VN VS) is the Dutch professional association for Verpleegkundig Specialisten (Nurse Practitioners), operating as a department (afdeling) of the larger nursing organization V&VN (Verpleegkundigen & Verzorgenden Nederland). The association traces its origin to the NVNP, founded on 3 July 2001, which merged into V&VN on 27 July 2006; its current form dates to 2006. Headquartered in Utrecht with 57 employees, V&VN VS represents approximately 4,000 members out of more than 6,000 registered Verpleegkundig Specialisten across two officially recognized specializations: Algemene Gezondheidszorg (AGZ, General Health Care) and Geestelijke Gezondheidszorg (GGZ, Mental Health Care). The mission is the professional development, positioning, and advocacy of the nurse-practitioner profession within the Dutch healthcare system.

Core offerings center on community engagement and professional development: the annual two-day Jaarcongres V&VN VS at NBC Congrescentrum in Nieuwegein; a quarterly professional magazine (Vakblad De Verpleegkundig Specialist) with circulation exceeding 4,000; an online Kennisbank (knowledge base) for regulatory and professional reference; the Leergang Persoonlijk Professioneel Leiderschap leadership program delivered with training partner IPPOZ (€2,695 for V&VN members, €2,965 for non-members); accredited masterclasses (€15–€20 per session); annual student work conferences at every Dutch MANP institution; and peer review visits (Beroepsvisitaties). The technology platform is a relatively standard digital member-services infrastructure — a public website, a Mijn V&VN portal, password-protected member pages with annual reports and archives, and a dedicated congress microsite — with no advanced technical differentiation in evidence.

Revenue is generated through a diversified nonprofit model: recurring annual membership subscriptions; registration fees and sponsorship for the annual congress (operated with Congress Care); tuition for training programs; advertising in the quarterly magazine (BKV is a vacancy-channel partner); and vacancy postings. Distribution is direct-to-individual via online membership sign-up, while mission-critical operations (membership management, registration, accreditation) run through the parent V&VN portal. Outreach combines digital channels (website, LinkedIn, X, newsletter), the annual congress, the quarterly magazine, and whitepapers/publications to maintain engagement with practicing nurse practitioners, MANP students, and healthcare institutions.

Name

V&VN Verpleegkundig Specialisten

Legal name

V&VN Verpleegkundig Specialisten

Website

https://venvnvs.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

V&VN Verpleegkundig Specialisten is the Dutch professional association for Verpleegkundig Specialisten (Nurse Practitioners), operating as a department of V&VN. It represents over 4,000 members and serves roughly 6,000 registered practitioners across AGZ and GGZ specializations in the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Healthcare Association

NAICS

Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Health Services (8000)

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Care Navigation, Advocacy & Benefits Guidance Platforms

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Telehealth Platforms/Employer-Sponsored Virtual Care Platforms

Keywords

• Nurse practitioner association
• Professional healthcare association
• Advanced nursing practice
• Medical professional development
• Nursing specialty registration

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees collected through V&VN. Members receive 4x yearly professional magazine 'De Verpleegkundig Specialist', access to accredited education, and discounts on congress participation.
2. Annual Congress Revenue: Revenue from the annual two-day national congress including registration fees and sponsorship from healthcare industry partners.
3. Masterclass and Training Programs: Fees from professional development programs including the Personal Professional Leadership program (€2,695 for members, €2,965 for non-members), masterclasses (€15 for members), and other educational offerings.
4. Advertising and Sponsorship: Revenue from advertising in the professional magazine (circulation 4,000+ copies reaching all members and most universities) and sponsorship opportunities at the annual congress.
5. Vacancy Posting: Fee-based vacancy posting service on the website and social media channels for healthcare organizations seeking nurse practitioners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

V&VN Verpleegkundig Specialisten (V&VN VS) is the Dutch professional association for Nurse Practitioners (Verpleegkundig Specialisten), operating as a department (afdeling) of V&VN. It delivers membership services, professional advocacy, an annual national congress, a quarterly professional magazine, an online knowledge bank, leadership development training, student working conferences, and professional peer review visits to support the positioning and development of nurse practitioners within the Dutch healthcare system.

Product overview

V&VN VS is the Dutch professional association for Nurse Practitioners (Verpleegkundig Specialisten), operating as a section of the broader nursing organization V&VN. The association's portfolio includes the annual national congress (Jaarcongres V&VN VS), the quarterly professional magazine (Vakblad De Verpleegkundig Specialist), and an online knowledge base (Kennisbank) containing professional profiles and regulatory information. Educational offerings include the Leadership Development Program (Leergang Persoonlijk Professioneel Leiderschap) delivered with IPPOZ, and annual student working conferences at MANP training institutions. The association also facilitates professional peer review visits (Beroepsvisitaties) and maintains standing committees for congress organization, professional networks, and guidelines development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jaarcongres V&VN VS Two-day annual national congress for Nurse Practitioners featuring professional development sessions, networking, and stakeholder engagement. Organized in partnership with Congress Care.
• Vakblad De Verpleegkundig Specialist

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 6,000 registered nurse practitioners currently active in Dutch healthcare, expected to exceed 5,000 and growing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NVvP (Nederlandse Vereniging voor Psychiatrie)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026V&VN and the Dutch Association of Psychiatrists reached agreement on the role of the nurse practitioner GGZ in the dual assessment team within the Acute Psychiatry Care Standard. This agreement clarifies the nurse practitioner's role as coordinating treating physician in crisis assessment.
• V&VN (Verpleegkundigen & Verzorgenden Nederland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerV&VN VS is a department (afdeling) of V&VN, the Dutch professional nurses organization. V&VN VS operates under the V&VN umbrella for membership services, registration support, and organizational infrastructure. V&VN handles membership management through mijn.venvn.nl portal.
• NAPA (Nederlandse Associatie van Physician Assistants)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Dutch Association of Physician Assistants on professional development and healthcare policy discussions regarding task reallocation and scope of practice.
• Medical Specialist OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious organizations of medical specialists for collaboration on healthcare policy and professional standards development.
• LHV (Landelijke Huisartsen Vereniging)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerV&VN VS and LHV jointly developed a document on collaboration and task division between nurse practitioners and general practitioners. The document covers 11 themes including emergency care, elderly care, children's care, prevention, and palliative care.
• Congress CarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional congress organization that organizes the annual V&VN VS congress. Handles registrations and sponsorship for the annual congress.
• RSV (Registratiecommissie Specialismen Verpleegkunde)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent registration commission for nursing specialisms. V&VN VS works with RSV for professional registration and accreditation standards.
• CSV (College Specialismen Verpleegkunde)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege responsible for designating specialisms, establishing registers, and drafting general regulations for nursing specialisms. V&VN VS nominates members to CSV.
• VSR (Verpleegkundig Specialisten Register)coreOthersThe professional register for nurse practitioners in the Netherlands, operated by RSV and CSV. RSV and CSV function independently of V&VN or V&VN VS and together present externally as VSR.
• BKVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare recruitment agency that posts nurse practitioner vacancies on the V&VN VS website. Multiple VS positions listed including GGZ, elderly care, and general health positions.
• IPPOZcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining organization collaborating with V&VN VS on the Personal Professional Leadership program (Leergang) for nurse practitioners. Provides certified trainers from the healthcare sector.
• ZonMwminorOthersFunding organization for the dissemination and implementation project on the role of nurse practitioners in care close to home. Project included focus groups and publications in TVZ and Zorgvisie journals.
• MANP Educational InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversities of Applied Sciences offering the Master Advanced Nursing Practice program. V&VN VS organizes annual work conferences at each institution for second-year students.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP): AANP is the largest US professional membership organization for nurse practitioners with over 100,000 members. While operating in a different regulatory environment, AANP shares the same core mission of NP advocacy, professional development, and policy representation that defines V&VN VS.
• KNMG (Koninklijke Nederlandsche Maatschappij tot bevordering der Geneeskunst): KNMG is the overarching professional association for Dutch physicians. While operating at a much larger scale, KNMG shares the membership association model, regulatory advocacy role, and continuing professional development mission that defines V&VN VS's operating model.
• Royal College of Nursing (RCN): RCN is the UK's professional association and trade union for nursing. It operates a similar membership-driven model focused on professional standards, continuing education, and policy advocacy, making it a relevant international peer for V&VN VS's operating model.
• LHV (Landelijke Huisartsen Vereniging): LHV is the Dutch national association for general practitioners, with a similar membership-association business model and policy advocacy focus. LHV and V&VN VS jointly developed guidance on task division between GPs and nurse practitioners, reflecting their closely related professional scope.

Others

• ZonMw: ZonMw is a Dutch research funding organization that has funded V&VN VS implementation research on the role of nurse practitioners. As a healthcare research enabler, it is an ecosystem participant relevant to understanding the broader Dutch advanced nursing practice landscape V&VN VS operates in.

Direct peers

• V&VN (Verpleegkundigen & Verzorgenden Nederland): V&VN is the parent professional organization for all Dutch nurses and the umbrella body of which V&VN VS is a department. They share the same membership infrastructure, governance model, and advocacy mission, making V&VN the most directly comparable peer.
• NAPA (Nederlandse Associatie van Physician Assistants): NAPA represents physician assistants in the Netherlands, who share a closely parallel professional trajectory with nurse practitioners - similar MANP-equivalent master's training, similar legal scope under Wet BIG, and similar advocacy priorities. NAPA and V&VN VS are formal collaboration partners.

Emerging players

• Nederlandse Vereniging voor Klinische Geriatrie (NVKG): NVKG is a Dutch medical specialist association with a similar professional membership model focused on a defined clinical scope. It represents a smaller specialty association comparable in operating model to V&VN VS at the specialty-level.
• CSV (College Specialismen Verpleegkunde): CSV is the Dutch regulatory college that designates nurse practitioner specialisms and establishes registration regulations. While functionally a regulatory body rather than a membership association, it is a core ecosystem participant that V&VN VS works closely with and that defines the professional standards its members must meet.

Regional players

• NVvP (Nederlandse Vereniging voor Psychiatrie): NVvP is the Dutch association for psychiatrists and a formal V&VN VS partner. They share the professional membership association model and recently negotiated directly with V&VN VS on the role of nurse practitioners in acute psychiatry, making them a closely comparable peer in scope of practice and stakeholder engagement.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/v&vnverpleegkundigspecialisten

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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