NAPNAP Position Statement on Primary and Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Roles
With millions of children in the United States having reduced access to health care due to physician shortages, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) is dedicated to showcasing that pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs) across the country are
Nursing Leaders Taking Action on Extreme Heat
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners’ president, Dr. Daniel Crawford, joined fellow nursing leaders in D.C. for a monumental summit. Twenty-six nursing organizations plan for health impacts of extreme heat with White House Council on Environmental Quality, EPA
NAPNAP Honors Milestone Employees
On Aug. 21, James Wendorf, NAPNAP’s executive director, honored staff who have achieved or surpassed milestone anniversaries – 5 years, 10 years, 15 years and 20 years. Every team member is a valuable contributor to NAPNAP’s growth and success,
Official Statement in Response to Bloomberg Article on NP Education
Approved by NAPNAP’s President The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) joined numerous advanced practice nursing organizations in an open letter regarding Bloomberg’s article “The Miseducation of America’s Nurse Practitioners” published on July 24, 2024. The biased article
SIG Election Results
NAPNAP Special Interest Groups (SIGs) recently held elections. Please help us by congratulating our newly elected SIG leaders for the July 2024 – June 2026 term. Congratulations to Our Newly Elected and Continuing SIG Leaders Acute Care SIG –
Financial Stressors for Parents of Children and Emerging Adults with Congenital Heart Disease: A Qualitative Study
With congenital heart disease (CHD) being the most prevalent congenital defect globally, a recent article published in the Journal of Pediatric Health Care aimed to describe parents’ perspectives on financial stressors related to having a child with CHD. The
Official Statement on Declaration of Firearm Violence as a Public Health Crisis
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) strongly supports U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy’s declaration that firearm violence in America has become a public health crisis. Our members — experts in pediatrics and advocates for children — have
NAPNAP Expands Continuing Education Courses to Support Pediatric Mental Health
NEW YORK, June 17, 2024 – The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) has announced the third and final phase of their NAPNAP Cares program, an extensive library of online continuing education (CE) courses focused on pediatric mental
Controlled Trial Shows Benefits of Therapy Dogs with Pediatric Oncology Patients and Families
NEW YORK, June 12, 2024 – While visiting dog programs are common in pediatric settings, there is limited evidence on the safety and efficacy of these programs in oncology settings. A new study published in the Journal of Pediatric
New Research Article Calls for Overhaul of Youth Sexual Health Care in a Digital World
NEW YORK, May 30, 2024 – As the digital age ushers in near unfettered access to pornography and sexual media by adolescents, it is time to re-envision youth sexual health care according to an article published in the Journal
