NAPNAP Joins Challenge to Unlawful Student Loan Restrictions
Joint Press Release Broad Coalition Challenges Unlawful Student Loan Restrictions That Target Nurses, Counselors, Public Health Professionals, and Educators National Healthcare and Higher Education Associations and Unions Unite to Stop Threat to Thousands Who Rely on Federal Student Loans
NP Associations Decry Final Rule
National Nurse Practitioner Associations Decry Department of Education Final Rule As a Malicious Attack On Nursing In response to the Department of Education’s final rule establishing federal loan limits for graduate and professional students, the nation’s national leading nurse
CEO Transition
From President Dr. Felesia Bowen After six years of dedicated leadership, we celebrate the remarkable tenure of NAPNAP CEO James Wendorf as he plans his retirement this summer. Jim has guided the organization with vision and stability through a
AAP and NAPNAP Unite to Strengthen Childhood Immunization and Combat Vaccine Hesitancy
At the 47th National Conference on Pediatric Health Care, hosted by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), leaders from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and NAPNAP met to reaffirm their shared commitment to advancing pediatric health
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 Official Statement in Response to HHS’ New Vaccine Schedule
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) is deeply disturbed by HHS’ announcement that it will revise the CDC’s Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule based on a presidential directive rather than decades of rigorous scientific research and independent
TruMerit and NAPNAP Team Up to Develop a Global Micro-credential for Pediatric Nursing Care
PHILADELPHIA — TruMerit, a worldwide leader in international credentials evaluation to support health worker careers, and the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), The Leader in Pediatric Education for Nurse Practitioners®, have announced they will jointly develop a
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 Urges Congress to Address SNAP Funding
As the federal government shutdown continues, the United States Department of Agriculture announced it will not distribute contingency funds to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for the month of November. As a result, food aid for the 41

