National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

A discussion of outpatient management and treatment of eating disorders in youth patients, plus the importance of a multidisciplinary team throughout the process.

Allison Scott, DNP, CPNP-PC, IBCLC, reviews the updated breastfeeding guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Psychopharmacologic agents used in the pediatric population from the perspective of their interactions with receptor targets in the brain and body.

Natasha Hoyte, MPH, CPNP-PC, explains how important PrEP and PEP in school health programs can be for youth, and the crucial role awareness plays.

Lauren Flagg, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC, discusses severe refractory status asthmaticus based on a session presented at the NAPNAP National Conference.

Chris Kyper, DNP, CPNP-AC/PC, breaks down characteristics of Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, an uncommon adverse reaction to heparin.

A discussion of human trafficking awareness and what primary care providers can do to spot red flags and implement evidence-based knowledge.

Sally Humphrey, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, discusses current technology to treat youth with diabetes. Humphrey highlights continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMs) and how they have evolved and improved.

Cynthia Chew, DNP, CPNP-PC, IBCLC, assistant professor, University of Pittsburgh, breaks down her session, "The Why and How of Screening for Perinatal Mental Health Disorders in Pediatric Primary Care," presented at NAPNAP 2024.

What genetic red flags are associated with congenital heart disease? Jennifer Joiner, MSN, CPNP-AC/PC, joined Contemporary Pediatrics at the 45th NAPNAP National Conference to discuss the answer.

Traci Gonzales, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC, explains her session presented at the 2024 NAPNAP National Conference, highlighting the ability to diagnose and manage uncommon causes of chronic respiratory symptoms.

Lara Smith, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC, provides case-based examples of endocrine emergencies in the pediatric ICU, based on her session presented at the 45th NAPNAP National Conference.

An intervention applied at family care practices shows benefit to tailoring education to both clinicians and medical assistants.

A novel instructional video tool was shown to effectively inform parents and guardians on fever etiology and care strategies in children being discharged from the pediatric emergency department.

Access to mental health care for youth living in rural areas presents several challenges. Jennifer Marr, DNP, APRN, CNP, PNP-C, explains how a mobile mental health clinic could expand care.

Mothers who are overweight or obese are more likely to breastfeed for shorter durations or not breastfeed at all when compared to mothers of normal weight, according to new research presented in a poster session at the NAPNAP 2024 National Conference on Pediatric Health Care in Denver, Colorado.

The Tennessee STAT tool was associated with improved primary care provider perspective and confidence to lead, rather than refer, on pediatric autism diagnosis.

Tracie W. Kirkland, PhD, DNP, ANP-BC, PPCPNP, CPNP-BC, highlights the importance of awareness to the benefits of breastfeeding, and ways to rethink equitable breastfeeding using patient-centered care.

Tracie W. Kirkland, PhD, DNP, ANP-BC, PPCPNP, CPNP-BC, shares why she looks forward to networking at the 2024 NAPNAP National Conference on Pediatric Health Care, taking place from March 13-16, 2024, in Denver, Colorado.

Investigators observe determinable and likely harmful levels of metabolite on children exposed to their parents' secondhand e-cigarette vapors.

A qualitative analysis shows adolescents and their parents more frequently report an unreadiness to transition from pediatric to adult type 1 diabetes care.

Donna Hallas, PhD, CPNP, PPCNP-BC, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, shares her thoughts and excitement for the 2024 NANAP National Conference on Pediatric Health Care, taking place in Denver, Colorado, from March 13-16, 2024.

Check out the latest news, notes, and headlines from the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners 44th National Conference on Pediatric Health Care, held March 15-18, 2023, in Orlando, Florida.

Jessica Peck, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL, FAANP, FAAN, pediatric nurse practitioner, discusses the vital role of nurse practitioners and key takeaways from the 44th National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Conference.

At the 44th National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Conference, data was presented on the effectiveness of vaccines and antivirals in preventing life threatening conditions.

At the 44th National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Conference, the CDC provided an updated immunization schedule, detailing new changes.

At the 44th National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Conference, a session presented data explaining why teenagers with type 1 diabetes were at high risk for developing anorexia and bulimia.

At the 44th National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Conference, data was presented on how to diagnose and treat polycystic ovarian syndrome in adolescent patients.

Jessica Peck, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL, FAAN, FAAN, clinical professor of nursing, Baylor University, Dallas, Texas, and Jennifer Sonney, PhD, APRN, PPCNP-BC, FAANP, assistant professor at University of Washington School of Nursing in Seattle, Washington, discussed the results of a survey showing the impact of COVID-19 on the pediatric APRN workforce, and analyzed potential future downstream impacts of APRN burnout and exhaustion.

At the 43rd National Conference on Pediatric Healthy Care for nurse practitioners, one clinician shares what pediatric health care providers should know about the 2022 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices schedule updates.