The Nation’s National Nurse Practitioner Organizations Respond to the Department of Education’s Proposed Rule
In response to the release of the Department of Education’s proposed rule, our collective organizations express our concern for the future workforce, and deep disappointment in the Department of Education. The proposed rule diminishes the incredible work of nurse
An Update to Our SIGs
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are an integral part of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), and protecting their value and reputation is a top priority for our Executive Board. In today’s climate, however, the term special interest
NAPNAP Joins Others to Refute CDC Claim
On Nov. 20, NAPNAP joined leading national health care organizations to raise the alarm about the CDC’s latest misinformation about vaccines and autism. We stand united: 25 years of rigorous scientific research have led experts to conclude vaccines are
NAPNAP Supports Amicus Brief Defending Evidence-Based Vaccine Policy in Response to CDC’s May 2025 Order
NAPNAP joined 18 other organizations in submitting an amicus brief in the American Academy of Pediatrics, et. al. vs. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., et. al. litigation, which focuses on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s May 19, 2025,
NAPNAP Names James H. Wendorf Chief Executive Officer
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) is pleased to announce our Executive Board has named James H. Wendorf as chief executive officer, effective immediately. NAPNAP President Daniel Crawford noted, “Since joining NAPNAP in 2020 as executive director,
NAPNAP Announces Membership Updates
As part of our commitment to association management best practices, NAPNAP’s Membership Committee recently conducted an evaluation of our membership categories and benefits in comparison to those of our peer nursing organizations. As part of this review, the committee
NAPNAP Announces New Global Initiatives Venture
In accordance with the strategic plan adopted by the Executive Board for 2024-27, NAPNAP is launching a major new program called NAPNAP Global Initiatives. Its primary purpose is to optimize child health by expanding and diversifying the organization’s education
NAPNAP Advocacy in Action
From NAPNAP President Dr. Daniel Crawford Dear Member, The past four weeks have been turbulent for our nation, bringing uncertainty and stress to many of our members and the children, families and communities which we serve. The president’s Executive
Fully Committed to Our Mission During Challenging Times
From NAPNAP President Dr. Daniel Crawford Dear Colleagues, Since the nursing profession was formally recognized nearly 200 years ago, nurses have demonstrated our unwavering compassion, resilience and innovation. Through wars, outbreaks and pandemics, national disasters, economic crises, and so
In Memoriam: Remembering Dr. Loretta C. Ford
NAPNAP is mourning the passing of an extraordinary trailblazer, Dr. Loretta C. Ford. In her impressive 104 years of life, she was an innovative pioneer who co-founded the NP role as we know it today. Dr. Ford’s legacy lives
