We are the Long Island, New York Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), an association of pediatric focused nurses in advanced practice, whose mission is to promote the health and wellness of Long Island’s infants, children, adolescents and young adults through, practice, advocacy, education and outreach.
Goals:
- Promote and foster the objectives and purposes of NAPNAP.
- Encourage and support nurse practitioners and advanced practice nursing students through scholarship, leadership and mentorship.
- Provide leadership at the local level to promote professional development and respond to the needs of our membership.
- Provide opportunities for continuing education programs to promote evidence-based practice.
- Facilitate a proactive voice and representation in legislative and health policy issues affecting the health of children and nurse practitioner scope of practice.
- Promote collaboration with other professional nursing and healthcare organizations to address critical practice issues.
- Promote the health and well-being of children, families, and communities through outreach efforts.