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National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

NAPNAP info:

The Mission of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) is:


Promoting optimal health for children through leadership, practice, advocacy, education and research


About a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Per http://www.napnap.org

What is a PNP?

Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) are very special health care providers who are dedicated to improving children's health. PNPs have advanced education in pediatric nursing and health care and they serve children and families in an extensive range of practice settings. Working with pediatricians and other health care providers, PNPs have been enhancing the health care of children for over thirty years.
What do PNPs do?

PNPs serve as pediatric health care providers for well and ill children of all ages. Many parents choose a PNP as their child's health care provider knowing they will receive individualized quality health care. PNPs may practice in a variety of settings that include but are not limited to primary care settings, such as pediatric offices or clinics, as well as acute care settings, such as hospitals, surgical centers or speciality clinics.
Primary care PNPs offer a variety of services including:
  • Provide health maintenance care for children, including well child examinations
  • Perform routine developmental screenings
  • Diagnose and treat common childhood illnesses
  • Provide anticipatory guidance regarding common child health concerns
  • Provide childhood immunizations
  • Perform school physicals
Acute care and speciality PNPs offer a variety of services including:
  • Provide care to children who are acutely, chronically, and critically ill
  • Perform in-depth physical assessments
  • Interpret results of laboratory and diagnostic tests
  • Order medications and perform therapeutic treatments in a variety of settings
Both Primary Care and Acute Care PNPs may practice in a variety of pediatric speciality areas, such as cardiology, dermatology, gastroenterology, and many others.


A very good site if you are interested in becoming a pediatric nurse practitioner...
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