Official Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine in Children Ages 5-11 Years
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) applauds federal agencies for their extensive data review and emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all children ages 5-11 years. Making COVID-19 vaccines available to school-age children is
NAPNAP Receives NYSAE Award for Excellence in Educational Programming
NAPNAP Receives NYSAE Award for Excellence in Educational Programming NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2021 – In recent years, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners has soared to new heights with its national conference and other continuing education opportunities.
HHS Proposes to Withdraw or Repeal Trump-Era ‘Sunset Rule’
HHS Proposes to Withdraw or Repeal Trump-Era ‘Sunset Rule’ Decision Comes Months After Coalition Lawsuit Challenged the Rule Which Would Have Eliminated 18k+ Critical Health and Safety Regulations Washington, D.C. — This week, the Department of Health and Human
Official Statement on the Pediatric Mental Health Crisis
Recognizing the dramatic increase of mental health conditions and suicidal ideation among children and adolescents, enhanced by fear, loss and prolonged periods of isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) joins our pediatric
NAPNAP Receives Grant from CDC for Nurse Practitioner Education and Knowledge Assessment of Lyme Disease
NAPNAP Receives Grant from CDC for Nurse Practitioner Education and Knowledge Assessment of Lyme Disease Organization to create resources, disseminate information as part of federal project. NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2021 – Although most common in northern areas, Lyme
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Opposes Law that Infringes Access to Patient Care
As experts in pediatrics and advocates for children and key partners to optimize child and family health, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) believes the recent passage of Texas Senate Bill 8, the Heartbeat Act, is a
Independent Study Reviews Safety and Efficacy of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines
Independent Study Reviews Safety and Efficacy of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2021 – Seeking to enable health care providers and community leaders to become champions for the COVID-19 vaccines in order to reduce vaccine hesitancy
Partnering with Families and Schools to Promote Safe Return to In-Person Education
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) strongly urges multi-modal COVID-19 mitigation strategies to support return to in-person education for all students pre-K to grade 12. These strategies are essential as pediatric cases continue to rise, with a
NAPNAP Revises Position Statement on School-based Health Care
NAPNAP Revises Position Statement on School-based Health Care NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2021 – Citing school-based health centers (SBHCs) as a “vital component of the health care system”, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) has revised its
Study Shows Young Children May Be at Higher Risk of Long-Term Negative Effects Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Study Shows Young Children May Be at Higher Risk of Long-Term Negative Effects Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Children aged 5 and under during the pandemic may need to be monitored and supported throughout their lives, Black and Hispanic families
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