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Talking to children about racism resource

By Kelly Huynh posted 08-20-2020
How to Talk to Kids about Racism: Books + Beyond Resources from the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for Addressing Issues of Racism at Home Minnesota Chapter of NAPNAP Stephanie Sperl, MSN, APRN, CPNP Talking about racism, bias, and privilege can be uncomfortable. Parents often shy away from having difficult conversations about racism with their children for fear of saying the wrong thing or not knowing what to say. However, avoiding the situation all-together is likely causing more harm than good. Lucy Song (2020) writes in her purposefully “incomplete” guide on Raising Little Allies-to-Be, that “silence about race reinforces racism” ...

Talking to children about racism resource

By Kelly Huynh posted 08-20-2020
How to Talk to Kids about Racism: Books + Beyond Resources from the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for Addressing Issues of Racism at Home Minnesota Chapter of NAPNAP Stephanie Sperl, MSN, APRN, CPNP Talking about racism, bias, and privilege can be uncomfortable. Parents often shy away from having difficult conversations about racism with their children for fear of saying the wrong thing or not knowing what to say. However, avoiding the situation all-together is likely causing more harm than good. Lucy Song (2020) writes in her purposefully “incomplete” guide on Raising Little Allies-to-Be, that “silence about race reinforces ...

Roommate needed for 2015 Conference

By Katherine Chike-Harris posted 01-21-2015
Hello, I am looking for a roommate for the 2015 conference between Monday, March 9th through Saturday, March 14th to share a room that I have reservations for already. I am a nonsmoker and would prefer a nonsmoker. I have never visited Las Vegas and would welcome a companion for visiting the sites as well. If interested, please e-mail me at Katherine_Chike-Harris@fetterhealthcare.org or call/text me at 843.343.9742. Thank you. K

Looking to share a room at the Las Vegas conference 2015

By Karen Robinson posted 01-15-2015
Would like to share a room with someone at the Las Vegas conference. coming in on Monday and leaving on Saturday. Haven't made a reservation yet. My email is robikare@Hotmail.com.

Share a room 2015 conference

By Susan Travis posted 01-15-2015
Looking for someone interested in sharing a room for 2015 conference. Email me at suetraffic@optimum.net

are you folks out there from the PHCH SIG?

By Linda Lindeke posted 11-04-2014
I am a newbie to posting on blogs and as one of the founders of our SIG, I am very eager to have our SIG be successful. I'm also very curious to know about the features of NAPNAP's website upgrade. Is anyone able to read this posting? Is anyone else in our SIG interested in using this blog to share our ideas and resources? Who is planning to go to the March 2015 annual NAPNAP conference? Hope to hear from you! Linda Lindeke, Minnesota PNP

CDC Health Advisory: ​ Evaluating Patients for Possible Ebola Virus Disease: Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel & Health Officials

By Hannah Pressler posted 10-04-2014
Dear Colleagues, I know we all feel concern for the children exposed to the Ebola patient in Dallas, Texas. I am amazed that the target patients managed to enter the US without concern about his whereabouts. I understand he was not exactly forthcoming about his Ebola exposures in Liberia. I also am concerned that an ED provider sent home a patient from West Africa (maybe the provider needed a brush up on geography) with antibiotics for a viral illness that matches the description of Ebola. Containment is also an issue. The apartment manager hosed down the vomitus from the target patient. I do not know about any of you but when I hose down anything I ...

September is National Preparedness Month

By Christina Rickenback posted 09-08-2014
Did you know September is National Preparedness Month? How prepared are you personally or professionally for an emergency or disaster? How prepared are your patients/families? There are many ways to prepare, here are just a few. 1. Consider what are your emergency risks: hurricanes, earthquakes, bad weather (snow, heat, flooding, etc.)? Once you know your risks prepare for them. 2. Have an emergency evacuation plan for home and work. If you have to evacuate home or office where are the exits, where do you meet family/staff, how do you contact emergency services, family and friends? After you make a plan practice it. 3. Have a go-bag/emergency ...

Preceptor needed for Primary care in Western WA

By Robin Wulff posted 07-15-2014
I am currently a student at Seton Hall University looking for a primary care preceptor for Spring of 2015. Please let me know if you or someone you know can help. I would really appreciate the chance to meet and network with other pediatric clinics in Western WA. Thank you for any information you may have.

Increasing HPV vaccine series completion _ Your strategies ?

By Tami Thomas posted 06-11-2014
One strategy that many of us have found useful in primary care is to start the HPV vaccine series with are patients at the beginning of summer and then give the second just before school starts - then the final injection can be given in the spring when early sports and camp physicals are completed. Does anyone else have any other strategies ? Do any of you work in practices that use text messaging as reminders ?

HPV Week-Immunization SIG

By Lacey Eden posted 06-08-2014
Each year United States, about 19,000 cancers caused by HPV occur in women and cervical cancer is the most common. Every year, about 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and about 4,000 women die from it in the United States. About 8,000 cancers caused by HPV occur each year in men in the United States and oropharyngeal cancers are the most common. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that rates of HPV are still lower than the immunization rates for other immunizations. There are approximately 40 types of genital HPV. Some types can cause cervical cancer in women and can also cause other kinds of cancer in both men and women. ...

Tracking systems

By Patricia Vassallo posted 06-05-2014
Hi, I am a new PNP and have a need to implement a tracking system for our out patient clinic to ensure things don't get missed such as test results, follow up appts, etc. What is everyone else doing? Are there any systems or programs that can help me do this? Thanks, Tricia

Texas Children's Hospital- looking for Experienced NPs

By Maureen Madden posted 05-25-2014
Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX has an excellent opportunity at Texas Children's Hospital PICU/PCU and or CVICU for Experienced Nurse Practitioners. Duties include: * Perform comprehensive history and physical assessment * Assess, diagnose, and develop a plan of care, prescribes treatment and evaluate the care of patients * Order and interpret primary diagnosis based on history, physical assessment and diagnostic findings * Communicate the plan of care for each patient to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team * Perform appropriate procedures to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients in the critical care setting Education ...

School-Based Health Alliance (Formerly NASBHC): Youth Track Scholarships Available Now!

By Susan Robins posted 04-17-2014
Youth Track Scholarships Available Now! The School-Based Health Alliance is happy to announce that we are offering several scholarships for youth to attend the Youth Track at the School-Based Health Care Convention this summer in Seattle, WA! The scholarship provides free registration (a value of $295) to the convention. Interested youth will need to have an adult nominate them, fill out the application, and complete an essay. All completed applications need to be faxed or emailed to Melissa Akers (email: makers@sbh4all.org or fax: 202-638-5879) ...

SBHA (formerly NASBHC) 2014 Conference Registration Info-

By Susan Robins posted 03-18-2014
​ What Will You Do in Seattle, Washington? The preliminary program for the 2014 National School-Based Health Care Convention has been uploaded to our website. Download it today to learn about the various workshops, speakers, and activities we have planned for Seattle, Washington. Registration is open as well, so visit our website to register today!

Share a ride to the hotel?

By Caren Williams posted 02-19-2014
I'm arriving on Monday 3/10 a little after 11am, and wonder if anyone arriving around the same time would like to share a ride to the Sheraton. You can contact me by email at cgrovem1@jhu.edu. Thanks!

Join us this Saturday for a Benefit for George Mark at the Press Club.

By Alicia Bonella posted 01-09-2014
NAPNAP would like you to join us in an opportunity to connect with fellow SF NAPNAP members, celebrate the start of a new year, and, most importantly, fundraise to support one of our favorite non-profits, the George Mark Children's House! George Mark is a great organization that provides hospice and respite care for children and their families in the bay area. Plus, it'll be fun to catch up with you all over some great wine and food. Press Club is granting us the venue space and will be donating 10% of the sales from the night directly to George Mark Children's House. Their only criteria is that we make it a happening event! A $15 donation is requested and ...

PNP Position Opportunity

By Gail Kieckhefer posted 12-13-2013
Midlevel Provider – YPA 11-01-2013 Yakima Pediatric Associates (YPA) is a service of Community Health of Central Washington, an FQHC, and is a teaching site for University of Washington Pediatric Residents. YPA seeks a well-trained pediatric mid-level provider to join our team to provide primary care and consultations for a rural community of 80K with a 200K patient draw. YPA is located on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountain Range in Yakima, WA where we enjoy all 4 seasons, about 300 days of sunshine per year, and is approximately 2.5 hours east of Seattle. The Yakima Valley boasts a divergent economy including apples, vineyards, and award winning wineries. ...

Seeking Clinical Placement in Primary Pediatric Outpatient care in Long Island or NYC area

By Hannah Zetlin Wong posted 11-27-2013
Hello, I am currently a PNP student at Stony Brook University and seeking a clinical placement in primary pediatric care for fall 2014. Any assistance in finding placement would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Hannah Zetlin hbzetlin@gmail.com

Looking for primary care PNP site in North Carolina

By Leah Mitchell posted 11-18-2013
My name is Leah Mitchell and I am a DNP-PNP student at the Medical University of South Carolina. I will be starting my clinical work next May in 2014. I will need 180 hours between May 12-August 11. I am currently living in Durham working at Duke in their PICU. If anyone is able to be my preceptor or know of someone who can, I would be extremely appreciative. I can work with a MD, PA, or NP. Thank you so much! Leah Mitchell, RN BSN 803-513-5502 lrm2435@aol.com