NAPNAP Calls for Solutions to Gun Violence Epidemic
The tragic school shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas on May 24 marks the 27th school shooting resulting in injuries and/or death in 2022. Gun violence and its associated physical and mental health consequences are an escalating public
NAPNAP Addresses Promoting the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Workforce Pipeline
NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 –The national shortage of pediatric clinicians threatens the health and well-being of our nation’s children. The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) recognizes the critical role of pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs) in ensuring
NAPNAP Supports the FDA Proposed Ban on Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars
Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s announcement of proposed rules to prohibit menthol cigarettes and all flavored cigars, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) is showing its support by submitting pediatric-focused comments during the public comment
NAPNAP Responds to HHS’ Request for Information
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) had the opportunity to respond to the March 7, 2022, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services request for information, “Impact of Health Misinformation in the Digital Information Environment in the
NAPNAP Addresses Utilizing Positive Parenting to Eliminate Corporal Punishment in Position Statement
NAPNAP Addresses Utilizing Positive Parenting to Eliminate Corporal Punishment in Position Statement NEW YORK, April 26, 2022 – Despite the overwhelming amount of evidence showing the negative effects corporal punishment has on children, nearly half of children ages 0-9
NAPNAP Strongly Opposes Alabama Law Criminalizing Transgender Health Care
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) strongly opposes Alabama’s newly passed law that prohibits health care providers in the state from providing gender-affirming health care to transgender youth under the age of 19 with a penalty of
Advanced Practice Provider Professional Program Delivers Positive Results
Advanced Practice Provider Professional Program Delivers Positive Results Program implemented at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia enhanced professional development and leadership for advanced practice providers. NEW YORK, April 8, 2022 – As the advanced practice provider (APP) workforce continues to
NAPNAP Opposes Criminal Prosecution of Health Care Providers for Unintentional Harm
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) supports all nurses, advanced practice registered nurses and their health care colleagues in providing high-quality, evidence-based, equitable physical and mental health care to all patients. For nearly 200 years, nurses and
NAPNAP Addresses Resilience and the Post-pandemic Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Workforce
NAPNAP Addresses Resilience and the Post-pandemic Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Workforce NEW YORK, March 29, 2022 – Following a 2021 study on COVID-19 impacts on the health of the pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nursing (APRN) workforce, the National Association of
NAPNAP Official Statement on Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine
With a specific focus on optimizing child and family health, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) condemns all attacks on civilian populations and health care facilities and workers, which have been protected under the Geneva Conventions for
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