NAPNAP Global Initiatives

Now Live: NAPNAP Pediatric Essentials Micro-credential

The NAPNAP Pediatric Essentials Micro-credential is now available through NAPNAP’s Pediatric Nursing Academy.
Access course modules and associated competency assessments here.

With education from NAPNAP and assessments by TruMerit, this flexible, self-paced online program helps learners build foundational pediatric knowledge and confidence in caring for children and families. Modules combine evidence-based education with competency-based assessments. Upon successful completion, learners earn a digitally verifiable micro-credential and may be eligible for CE.

The micro-credential supports professionals across clinical and community settings, including nurses, midwives, medical assistants, community health workers and first responders, as well as nursing students and nurse residency participants. Explore the program for yourself, share it with a colleague or consider how it could support professional development within your organization.

Empowering Pediatric Nurses Globally

The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) aims to optimize the health and well-being of all infants, children, and adolescents globally. In order to advance its global health vision, NAPNAP is partnering with TruMerit (formerly CGFNS International) through an ambitious initiative to develop the first global pediatric micro-credential. This groundbreaking program aims to set a consistent, globally recognized standard for pediatric health care delivery, regardless of borders, geography or income levels.

To help make this possible, we invited pediatric nursing subject matter experts from all world regions to contribute to the development of this essential micro-credential. Together, our expertise can help shape the future of pediatric health care delivery and ensure every nurse, anywhere, is empowered to deliver safe, competent, and developmentally appropriate care to infants, children and adolescents.

Why it Matters Now

Across the globe, children’s health is threatened by rising provider shortages, conflict, climate change and fragmented standards in nurse training. These systemic gaps have left pediatric populations — especially in underserved and lower-income regions— without access to the care they need. At the same time, the mobility of nurses trained in pediatric care is hindered by a lack of credential portability and global recognition.

As the only American-based professional association solely focused on pediatric advanced practice nursing, NAPNAP is committed to addressing these challenges. Our partnership with TruMerit, a trusted global leader in health workforce development, is designed to create a portable, psychometrically sound micro-credential that validates applied pediatric knowledge and skills on a global scale.

If you have questions about our global initiative road map and timeline, please email Dr. Mary Dirks at [email protected].