National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

Walker and Harris emphasize the importance of early hearing loss detection, screening, and intervention to support optimal child development.

Danielle Van Damme, DNP, CPNP-AC, discussed key updates from the 2024 IDSA guideline on diagnosing complicated intra-abdominal infections, emphasizing ultrasound as the preferred imaging modality.

Karen Y. Capusan, DNP, CPNP-PC, explored RSV’s shifting epidemiology, seasonal trends, and new vaccines’ role in reducing hospitalizations at the 2025 NAPNAP National Conference.

Bobbie Monaco, MSN, CPNP-PC, provided a recap of her NAPNAP session regarding period poverty, and called for continued advocacy and awareness in the United States and globally.

Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, comments on the ongoing measles outbreaks and encourages advocation for vaccines and accurate information.

Mary Koslap-Petraco, DNP, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, FAANP, highlighted key updates on influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines at the 2025 NAPNAP National Conference.

A nurse-led intervention increased HPV vaccination rates among Hispanic adolescents in a rural North Carolina clinic, according to research presented at the 2025 NAPNAP conference.

Early anxiety screening in pediatric primary care improves detection, outcomes, and access to mental health support starting at age 8.

Mary Koslap-Petraco highlighted the need to address vaccine hesitancy, catch up on immunizations, and build trust with parents at the 2025 NAPNAP National Conference on Pediatric Health Care.

At the 2025 NAPNAP National Conference, Maureen Madden, DNP, CPNP-AC, CCRN, FCCM, FAAN, explained why the yearly conference is important for both providers and pediatric patients.

Mary Koslap-Petraco, DNP, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, FAANP, reacts to the recent cancelations of the ACIP and VRBPAC and comments on the potential down stream effects.

At the 2025 NAPNAP National Conference, Maureen Madden, DNP, CPNP-AC, CCRN, FCCM, FAAN, provides the key takeaways and recommendations for glycemic control guidance, updated in 2024.

A presentation at the 46th National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) conference explored the role of biologics in pediatric care, their applications in various conditions, and safety considerations for clinicians.

A quick look into some of the top sessions occurring at the NAPNAP National Conference, being held from March 10-13, 2025 in Chicago, IL.

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.

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.

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

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.