National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Email Format
Hospitals and Health CareNew York, United States51-200 Employees
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) is the professional association serving pediatric nurse practitioners and other pediatric-focused APRNs. Founded in 1973, it was the first nurse practitioner society and remains the national organization focused on advancing the APRN role and improving health care for infants, children, and adolescents. Its membership includes national child health experts, authors, faculty, and practicing clinicians across pediatric care. Based in New York City, the organization operates within the hospitals and health care sector as a mid-sized nonprofit. It publishes The Journal of Pediatric Health Care, a bi-monthly journal with a circulation of more than 7,000 that covers research and current developments in pediatric care. In May 2026, public reports described a legal action involving NAPNAP-related entities and a coalition seeking to block a rule under the Administrative Procedure Act.