Recognizing the dramatic and sustained increase in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) straining our health systems, pediatric hospital beds and pediatric health care workforce, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) acknowledges the disproportionate threat to the health and

In light of a new observational study published in Academic Pediatrics suggesting a possible association between exposure to aluminum in some childhood vaccines and development of persistent asthma in children, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) hereby

The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) joined the Children’s Hospital Association and other leading child health organizations in filing an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States on Sept. 23 urging the Court to

As experts in pediatrics and advocates for children, NAPNAP reiterates its commitment to the health and well-being of all children. NAPNAP firmly stands for equitable access to health care, which includes the fundamental right to patient-provider confidentiality and decision-making

The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) is deeply concerned by the decision to not pre-order COVID-19 vaccines or to offer COVID-19 vaccines at Florida health departments for children 6 months to 5 years of age. These actions

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

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

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

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

The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) is deeply concerned by Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo’s March 7 statement that “the Florida Department of Health is going to be the first state to officially recommend against the