National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

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Experts in pediatrics. Advocates for children. Website: http://www.napnap.org/

NAPNAP is non-partisan.

With more than 8,000 members, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) is the professional association for pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs) and all pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). Established in 1973, we were the first professional society for nurse practitioners and remain the only national organization dedicated to both advancing the A

06/17/2026

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the future of health care โ€” from clinical decision-making and patient education to documentation, education and workflow efficiency.

Tonight (6/17) at 8 p.m. ET, join TeamPeds Career Conversations for an interactive discussion with pediatric APRN experts Elizabeth Espinoza, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC, and Keri Southall, DNP, APRN, CPNP, PMHNP, as they explore how AI is impacting both students and practicing providers, practical ways to use AI responsibly, and what pediatric clinicians need to know to stay ahead in an evolving health care landscape.

Click here to reserve your seat: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9aSmtrF-RhWd4uhyzOKBKA #/registration

06/17/2026

This week, Dr. Audra Rankin discusses the status 2027 appropriations as well as kids online safety legislation.

Plus, a reminder to head to NAPNAP's Advocacy Center and encourage your representatives to cosponsor the "Nursing is a Professional Degree Act" in response to the Department of Education failing to recognizing post-baccalaureate nursing as a professional degree. Learn more here: napnap.org/advocacy-center/

06/16/2026

๐ŸŒŸ This monthโ€™s spotlight goes to the Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN) SIG!

From collaborating with the Children in Disasters SIG to create an emergency preparedness resource for children with medical complexity to developing bilingual patient toolkits, this group has been making a meaningful impact for pediatric patients and families. ๐Ÿ‘

They also revised an important position statement on care coordination and transitions for publication in the Journal of Pediatric Health Care.

Thank you to the CYSHCN SIG and Children in Disasters SIG for your dedication, collaboration and commitment to advancing pediatric health care! ๐Ÿ’™

06/15/2026

NAPNAPโ€™s Executive Board met this weekend for annual board orientation and discussions on key strategic topics including the upcoming launch of our Pediatric Nursing Academy for global learners.

Learn more about PNA: napnap.org/napnap-global-initiatives/

06/12/2026

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the future of health care โ€” from clinical decision-making and patient education to documentation, education and workflow efficiency. Join TeamPeds Career Conversations on Tuesday, June 17 at 8 p.m. ET for an interactive discussion with pediatric APRN experts Elizabeth Espinoza, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC, and Keri Southall, DNP, APRN, CPNP, PMHNP, as they explore how AI is impacting both students and practicing providers, practical ways to use AI responsibly, and what pediatric clinicians need to know to stay ahead in an evolving health care landscape. Click here to reserve your seat: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9aSmtrF-RhWd4uhyzOKBKA #/registration

06/11/2026

Ipsen is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on innovation and specialty care. We develop and commercialize medicines in three key therapeutic areas โ€“ Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience.

For more information, visit www.ipsen.com/us.

06/10/2026

Today's health policy update from Dr. Audra Rankin includes information on budget reconciliation and appropriations items affecting children and nurses. Stay tuned for the next edition of TeamPeds Policy Perspective next week.

06/10/2026

The end of the school year means more free time for kids, which often means more time on screens. In NAPNAP's most recent TeamPeds: Experts Live session, Dr. Liz Hutson joined us to discuss what healthy screen time looks like for children. You can view the session in full below or at https://youtu.be/DnXLlOE3IFY

06/03/2026

Both chambers of Congress are back in on Capitol Hill this week and Dr. Audra Rankin has updates on appropriations, Medicaid and vaccines. Stay tuned for more health policy news next Wednesday.

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