NAPNAP Applauds Massachusetts Bill S. 2984 to Increase Access to High-Quality Health Care for Children
As experts in pediatrics and advocates for children, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) applauds the Massachusetts state legislature and Governor Charlie Baker for the enactment of bill S. 2984, appropriately titled “An Act Promoting A Resilient
Official Statement on WGN NewsNation Story
Representing more than 8,000 pediatric-focused nurse practitioners (NPs), the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) denounces WGN NewsNation and Rich McHugh’s poorly sourced and inaccurate portrayal of NPs. Any child’s death is heartbreaking and causes families to have
Research Shows Effectiveness of Using Snyder’s Hope Theory by Parents of Children with Medical Complexities
NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2020 – An emerging subpopulation within pediatric chronic illness is children living with complex chronic conditions such as congenital hereditary muscular dystrophy. Managing these conditions can be emotionally taxing for parents. In a study recently
Jessica Peck’s President’s Message Dec. 2020
NAPNAP President Jessica Peck, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL, FAANP, FAAN, celebrates health care providers in her latest president’s message.
NAPNAP Revises Position Statement Regarding the Use and Exposure to Tobacco Products in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults
NAPNAP Revises Position Statement Regarding the Use and Exposure to Tobacco Products in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults  NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2020 – Today, nearly nine out of every 10 adult smokers began smoking before the age
Call for Nurse Involvement During Transition
As part of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC), the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners offers support and welcomes an opportunity to collaborate and serve as a resource to the Biden administration transition team. NCC strongly encourages the new
Jessica Peck’s President’s Message Nov. 2020
NAPNAP President Jessica Peck, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL, FAANP, FAAN, celebrates Nurse Practitioner Week in her latest president’s message.
NP Roundtable Joint Statement on the Scope of Nurse Practitioners
Dear Drs. Bailey and Madara, The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP), Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA), National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) and the National Organization of
NAPNAP Announces James H. Wendorf as New Executive Director
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) is pleased to announce that James Wendorf has been named executive director effective Oct. 18, 2020. For the last six months, Jim has served as our interim executive director leading efforts
Research Indicates Vitamin D Supplementation May Be Effective Treatment of Symptoms for People with Sickle Cell
Research Indicates Vitamin D Supplementation May Be Effective Treatment of Symptoms for People with Sickle Cell NEW YORK Oct. 27, 2020 – The approximately 100,000 Americans who suffer from sickle cell disease could have their symptoms alleviated with a
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