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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,

Official Statement Following June 25-26 ACIP Meeting

Since 2004, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) has had a member expert serve as a voting or liaison member of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). NAPNAP appreciates the thoughtful comments and scientific insights shared

Official Statement on the Supreme Court Decision in U.S. vs. Skrmetti

As experts dedicated to providing patients with compassionate, evidence-based care every day, we are disappointed in the United States vs. Skrmetti decision, which increases the likelihood that other states will limit or eliminate families’ and patients’ ability to access

Official Statement Regarding Changes to ACIP

The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) is deeply disturbed by statements made by Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in the agency’s June 9 press release, “HHS Takes Bold Step to Restore

NAPNAP Updates Position Statement on Building Resilience in Childhood and Adolescence

In the May/June edition of its Journal on Pediatric Healthcare, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners released an updated position statement emphasizing the importance of building resilience during childhood and adolescence. Evidence continues to demonstrate that resilient children

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

Official Statement Calling on Congress to Reject FY26 Budget Proposal

On May 2, the Trump Administration released a “skinny” budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 which calls for massive cuts to public health programs and institutions. The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners opposes these cuts and eliminations because

NAPNAP Official Statement on Autism

April is Autism Awareness Month. In recent weeks, HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy, Jr.  has made several misleading, alarmist and in many cases, categorically untrue statements about autism. Let’s get some of the facts straight. First and foremost, let’s be

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 Official Statement Calling for Reinstating ACHDNC

The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) is deeply concerned by the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) termination of the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children (ACHDNC) which is responsible for managing the
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