NAPNAP Urges Government to Address Gun Violence
As experts in pediatrics and advocates for children, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) urges federal and state leaders to immediately address the growing gun violence and public health crisis in our nation. The school shooting in
Official Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine in Children Ages 5-11 Years
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) applauds federal agencies for their extensive data review and emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all children ages 5-11 years. Making COVID-19 vaccines available to school-age children is
Official Statement on the Pediatric Mental Health Crisis
Recognizing the dramatic increase of mental health conditions and suicidal ideation among children and adolescents, enhanced by fear, loss and prolonged periods of isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) joins our pediatric
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Opposes Law that Infringes Access to Patient Care
As experts in pediatrics and advocates for children and key partners to optimize child and family health, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) believes the recent passage of Texas Senate Bill 8, the Heartbeat Act, is a
Partnering with Families and Schools to Promote Safe Return to In-Person Education
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) strongly urges multi-modal COVID-19 mitigation strategies to support return to in-person education for all students pre-K to grade 12. These strategies are essential as pediatric cases continue to rise, with a
NAPNAP Urges All Clinicians and Public Health Agencies to Abide by the CDC Immunization Recommendations and Schedules
In light of recent state-based public health policy changes related to decreased immunization outreach and guidance, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) reaffirms its evidence-based position to support the timely and complete immunization of all infants, children,
NAPNAP Calls for Timely, Efficient and Equitable Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines for Children
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) strongly urges prompt, efficient and equitable administration of the COVID-19 vaccine for children as the most effective method to mitigate disease severity and transmission of the SARS CoV-2 virus. The Centers
NAPNAP Supports the Removal of Unnecessary Barriers to Patient Access to Care
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) urges state legislatures to remove barriers that prevent nurse practitioners (NPs) and other advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) from practicing to the full extent of their advanced education, national board certification
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
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