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

As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations spike once again, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) supports the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recent approval of updated COVID-19 vaccines to combat the XBB variants which have met standards for

From NAPNAP’s President: The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) strongly opposes the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegate’s recent adoption of an updated policy that calls for certified nurse practitioners, certified registered nurse anesthetists, certified nurse

From NAPNAP’s President: The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) joins other leading health care organizations in supporting over-the-counter access to oral contraceptives for pregnancy prevention without an age restriction. NAPNAP believes adolescents must have access to comprehensive,

From NAPNAP’s President: 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

From NAPNAP’s President: 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

From NAPNAP’s President: 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

From NAPNAP’s President: 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

From NAPNAP’s President: 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