Welcome to the Arkansas chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners! Our chapter was formed in 1978 and is among the first five state chapters to be officially recognized. Our membership includes pediatric nurse practitioners, family nurse practitioners and other advanced practice professionals who care for children and their families.
Our chapter conducts in-person and online networking and continuing education events to support your clinical practice needs and professional career goals. We also provide access to NAPNAP’s national resources, such as the Career Center, the Journal of Pediatric Health Care, clinical practice resources, patient education information, and more.
With your support, our chapter plays a critical role in state-level legislative and regulatory matters on important child health, nursing, and advanced practice nursing issues. We have worked extensively with other nursing organizations in the state to support nurse practitioner practice and advocate for patient rights to reproduction, gender care, medical insurance, vaccines, and other important issues that affect children and their families in Arkansas and nationally.
If you are a student member, we encourage you to connect with chapter members to help facilitate your search for potential preceptors.