Concord Hospital Health System’s Andrea Fitzgerald, APRN, Named New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner of the Year

Concord Hospital Health System is proud to announce that Andrea Fitzgerald, APRN, has been named the 2025 Nurse Practitioner of the Year by the New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner Association (NHNPA). The award was presented at NHNPA’s 50th Anniversary NightIn Gala on November 13 at Bull Meadow in Concord, following the organization’s annual Women’s Health Summit.

The award honors nurse practitioners who demonstrate outstanding clinical excellence, compassion, and leadership in advancing the role of advanced practice nursing in New Hampshire. Fitzgerald, who practices at Family Tree Health Care - Hopkinton, was recognized for her deep commitment to patient care, exceptional diagnostic skill, and collaborative approach with colleagues and patients alike.

“I’m incredibly honored by this recognition,” said Andrea Fitzgerald, APRN. “I share this award with the amazing nurses, physicians, and advanced practice providers I’ve had the privilege to learn from. Every day, I’m reminded that primary care is about partnership: helping people understand their health, navigate challenges, and feel truly seen and supported.”

Associate Chief Clinical Officer for Family Medicine at Concord Hospital Health System, Dr. Michael McLeod, praised Fitzgerald’s impact on both patients and colleagues.

“Andrea represents the best of what it means to be a nurse practitioner,” said Dr. McLeod. “She is able to establish a real connection with patients and collaborate with them to create a comprehensive and evidence-based treatment plan. She is an excellent teacher, a strong role model, and a trusted partner."

Michelle Currier, MD, who nominated Fitzgerald for the award, described her as “the embodiment of a collaborative and compassionate provider,” noting that her colleagues routinely seek her insight and guidance on complex cases.

Andrea began her healthcare career as a labor and delivery nurse at The Family Place at Concord Hospital, where she was widely respected for her calm leadership and patient advocacy. She transitioned into advanced practice nursing just as the COVID-19 pandemic began, quickly becoming a source of strength, continuity, and compassion for both patients and staff.

“Andrea’s recognition is not only a personal honor,” added Dr. McLeod, “but also a reflection of the exceptional caliber of nurse practitioners across our health system—professionals who are vital to the health of our patients and communities.”