The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) has announced the second phase of its NAPNAP Cares program, an extensive program of online continuing education (CE) courses focused on pediatric mental health. Launched in June 2023, this expert-developed library of courses prepares pediatric-focused nurse practitioners (NPs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to meet the growing mental and behavioral health care needs of pediatric patients and their families.
“With these new additions to the NAPNAP Cares course library, NPs across practice settings now have even more opportunity to dive deeper into mental health conditions affecting pediatric patients and provide life-changing help to those who are struggling,” says NAPNAP President Regena Spratling, PhD, RN, APRN, CPNP-PC, FAANP, FAAN. “By focusing on each step of mental health care, from evaluation and diagnostic decision-making to ongoing management, this curriculum promotes positive patient outcomes at a critical time.”
NAPNAP Cares has grown to feature 20 online courses, all of which are free for NAPNAP members for up to one year and available for purchase by non-members. New courses explore a wide range of topics, including sensory processing issues, sleep disorders, health promotion and anticipatory guidance, among several others. The thoughtfully-curated collection of recorded sessions, presentation handouts and online resources help support individuals as they set their own learning schedules and expand their knowledge of pediatric mental health.
“We have seen an amazing response from the thousands of members and dedicated PNPs and APRNs who are already taking advantage of these resources,” says James H. Wendorf, NAPNAP Executive Director. “Whether you are working towards your professional certification or wanting to expand your pediatric mental health knowledge and skills, NAPNAP Cares can help you achieve your specific goals. Most importantly, every enrollment helps put us further on the path to better mental health care for kids.”
The next 10 courses are available now, along with the first set of 10 courses launched in June 2023.
Jan. 4, 2023
