NAPNAP Update
Article Outline
- Leadership/association management
- Education
- Annual conference
- Future annual conferences
- Practice
- Advocacy
- Revised teens need vaccines, too brochure released
- Leadership development and association management
Mikki Meadows-Oliver, MSN, CPNP
Yale University School of Nursing
Children’s Environmental Health Program
Yale New Haven Hospital
Hamden, Connecticut
Leadership/association management
The Executive Board, NAPNAP members, and staff identified issues that are likely to emerge over the next 5-10 years that may have an impact on pediatric health care. These issues were prioritized using an Impact Probability Matrix by projected degree of impact and probability of occurrence. Some examples of issues identified as High Impact/High Probability include the following: increased number of children and adolescents living with chronic illnesses; membership recruitment and retention including attrition rate of APRNs; emerging new APRN roles in acute and specialty care; recruitment and retention of chapters, new graduates, retirees; rising malpractice insurance premiums; and mentoring and leadership. For more information, please visit the website: www.napnap.org and click the About NAPNAP tab.
Education
NAPNAP continues to offer on-line continuing education (CE) opportunities. Children with Asthma and Influenza: Practice Models for Improving Influenza Immunization Rates Among Children with Asthma has been approved for 1.7 contact hours (0.9 pharmacology hours). This on-line CE program is designed to provide strategies to improve influenza vaccination rates among pediatric asthma patients. The CE program features streaming audio and PowerPoint slides. This CE opportunity is available through August 2007. Please visit www.pedfluvaccine.com to complete this program. This CE program was made possible by support from sanofi pasteur.
Annual conference
NAPNAP’s 28th Annual Conference on Pediatric Health Care, Rediscovering the Magic, will be held March 21-24, 2007 at Disney’s Coronado Spring’s Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL (Pre-Conference Day: March 20, 2007). We hope that you’ll be there to experience all the magic that Florida has to offer.
Future annual conferences
29th Annual Conference
April 14-17, 2008, Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, Nashville, TN (Pre-Conference Day: April 13, 2008).
30th Annual Conference
March 19-22, 2009, Town and Country Resort and Convention Center, San Diego, CA (Pre-Conference Day: March 18, 2009).
31st Annual Conference
April 15-18, 2010, Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, IL (Pre-Conference Day: Wednesday, April 14, 2010).
Practice
National Provider Identifier (NPI): Important Information for all PNPs
The Administrative Simplification provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) mandated the adoption of a standard unique identifier for health care providers. The National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) collects identifying information on health care providers and assigns each a unique National Provider Identifier (NPI).
All HIPAA covered health care providers, whether they are individuals or organizations, must obtain an NPI for use to identify themselves in HIPAA standard transactions. Once enumerated, a provider’s NPI will not change. The NPI remains with the provider regardless of job or location changes.
HIPAA covered entities such as providers completing electronic transactions, health care clearinghouses, and large health plans, must use only the NPI to identify covered health care providers in standard transactions by May 23, 2007. Small health plans must use only the NPI by May 23, 2008.
You may apply for an NPI in one of three ways:
Advocacy
The 2006-2007 Health Policy agenda is posted on the National Office website (www.napnap.org). The Health Policy Agenda focuses on promoting legislation leading to the prevention of childhood overweight and obesity and promoting access to comprehensive health care for children. Other foci include promoting awareness of mental health problems in children, promoting legislation to remove barriers to advanced practice nursing practice, and promoting funding for advanced practice nursing education.
Revised teens need vaccines, too brochure released
The new Teen’s Need Vaccines, Too brochure was released in November 2006. All members should have received a copy along with their November/December issue of The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner newsletter. The brochure was developed with support from sanofi-pasteur as well as volunteers from NAPNAP. The brochure is available in English and Spanish and may be ordered on-line at www.napnap.org.
Leadership development and association management
Nominees for National Office
In May 2007, NAPNAP members will vote for President-Elect, Secretary, Communications Chair, Clinical Practice Chair, and Nominations Committee Member.
Voting instructions will accompany the ballots. It is important that you read and follow the instructions correctly. Ballots are disqualified if not filled out as directed. If you do not receive a ballot by April 6, 2007, please contact the National Office at 877-662-7627.
President-Elect: Terea Giannetta, MSN, RN, CPNP, Fresno, California
Education: BSN, California State University, Sacramento, 1976; HSC, California State University, Fresno, 1981; MSN, Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Pediatrics, California State University, Fresno, 1983.
NAPNAP Activities: Local: CA: San Joaquin, President, for 3 years; Secretary and Legislative Chair for 3 years. National: Program Chair, March 1996-July 2001; JPHC Editorial Board member and Editor for Specialty/Chronic Case studies, September 2003-present; Editorial Chair for “Health Matters” publication for Spring and Fall 2006 and Spring 2007.
Experience: PNP, Children’s Hospital Central California, 1992-present; Lecturer, PNP Coordinator, California State University, Fresno, 1984-present; PNP, Fresno Children’s Medical Group, 1995-97.
Objectives:
Statement: I have had the opportunity to see how important the leadership of the Board could be to stimulate participation at all levels. Through experiences as the National Program Chair, Specialty Care Case Study editor for the Journal of Pediatric Health Care, and Editorial Chair for the New Health Matters publication for parents, I feel that the voice of NAPNAP is loudest through its membership. The evolving roles of the clinical NP’s through specialty clinics, acute care and school health, all provide excellent access to children and families to promote the best quality health care for children. Promoting communication between National and each Chapter, as well as representing NAPNAP to other professional organizations is vital to keeping the strategic plan of NAPNAP current and focused. I feel it is imperative that NAPNAP be a model to promote and encourage nursing and advanced practice to increase the visibility of the contributions of PNPs.
President-Elect: Linda Lindeke, PhD, RN, CPNP, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Education: RN, University of Alberta, Hospital School of Nursing, Edmonton AB, Canada, 1969; BS, University of Alberta, 1971; PNP Certificate, University of Minnesota, 1978; MS, University of Minnesota, 1978; PhD, University of Minnesota, 1993.
NAPNAP Activities: Local: Minnesota Chapter, 40th Anniversary Celebration Presentation, 2005; Minnesota Fall Meeting Panel, 2006. National: Managed Care Task Force, 1997-2000; Scope of Practice for Specialty Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Task Force, 2001; Communications Chair, 2003-05; Clinical Expert Panel, 2003-06. NAPNAP Foundation, Board of Directors, 2005-present.
Experience: Director of Graduate Studies, School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 2006-present; Associate Professor, School of Nursing & Department of Pediatrics, Full Member, Graduate Faculty, University of Minnesota, 2001-present; Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, 1994-01; PNP, NICU Follow-up Clinic, Fairview-University Medical Center, Minneapolis MN, 1978-present; Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Room, Children’s Hospitals & Clinics, Minneapolis, MN, 1996-present.
Objectives:
Statement: As president I would enact NAPNAP’s mission of “promoting optimal health for children through leadership, practice, advocacy, education and research”. A program is needed to include recent PNP graduates in NAPNAP leadership to invigorate the organization. Recruiting, retaining and developing pediatric nursing leaders from diverse backgrounds within NAPNAP are priorities. NAPNAP could enhance members’ practice environments by promoting dialogues with pediatric health care organizations. PNPs are greatly needed in leadership positions where their unique perspectives can enhance health care systems. Additionally, new partnerships between NAPNAP and parents and parent-based organizations would strengthen our members’ capacity to provide the best possible family-centered health care.
Secretary: Melissa Reider-Demer, MSN, RN, CPNP, Los Angeles, California
Education: BSN, University of Los Angeles California, 1996; MSN, University of Los Angeles California, 1998.
NAPNAP Activities: Local: Los Angeles Chapter, President, 2003-2004. National: Professional Issues Committee, 2003-present; Secretary, 2005-present.
Experience: Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Neurology, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, 2004-present; Nurse practitioner, Surgical Admitting, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, 2002-2004; Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, 2000-02; Staff nurse, University of Los Angeles Jewel Stein Eye Institute, 1998-2000.
Objectives:
Statement: My time serving as the national board secretary has been more rewarding then I could have imagined. My role has allowed me to be an active member of the executive board and executive committee. I am proud to be a pediatric nurse practitioner and have enjoyed the collaboration with my colleague in developing position papers, strategic planning, written articles and general planning. I would like to continue as secretary to further meet the demands of the pediatric nurse practitioners today. I hope to continue to serve pediatric nurse practitioners for a second term to further develop what I started.
Secretary: Ann Linguiti Pron, MSN, RN, CPNP, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
Education: BSN, University of Pennsylvania, 1971; PNP Certificate, Temple University Continuing Education Program at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, 1975; MSN, University of Pennsylvania, Primary Care, Young Family Track, 1986.
NAPNAP Activities: Local: PA: Delaware Valley Chapter, member 1978-present; Regional representative to PA Coalition of NPs, 2004-present; Grants Committee Chair, 1992-98; Legislative Committee, 1996-present; Co-chair, 2002-present. National: Immunization Special Interest Group, 1997-present; SIG Secretary, 2004-2006; SIG Co-Chair, 2006-present; Immunization Grant Reviewer 1998-06; Continuing Education Workbook for PNPs, 1998, 1999, 2000, Two for 2 Campaign, 2006-present, Nominations Committee 2004-present.
Experience: Assistant Professor and Coordinator Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program, Temple University, Department of Nursing, 2005-present; Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Temple Health Connection, 2001-present; Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Temple Children’s Medical Center, Emergency Department, 2001-03; Clinical Nursing Instructor-Pediatrics, Community College of Philadelphia, 2002-04; Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Coordinator Primary Care Services, Lecturer Family Nurse Practitioner Program, LaSalle University Neighborhood Nursing Center, 1995-01.
Objectives:
Statement: As a long-time member of the PA Del Val chapter and National NAPNAP, and having served on both boards, I am eager and well-prepared to serve as secretary for NAPNAP. I will contribute my energy and passion to advocate for PNPs as exemplary health care providers striving to keep children healthy in mind, body, and spirit. I will maintain the written proceedings of the Board and welcome the challenge of NAPNAP and Board activities. I will be proactive in seeking solutions to PNP practice issues and encourage your input. It would be a privilege to serve you as NAPNAP secretary.
Communications Chair: Mikki Meadows-Oliver, PhD, MSN, CPNP, Hamden, Connecticut
Education: BA, Barnard College, New York, NY, 1993; MSN, Yale University School of Nursing, New Haven, CT, 1998; MPH, Yale University School of Public Health, New Haven, CT, 1998; PhD, University of Connecticut School of Nursing, Storrs, CT, 2006.
NAPNAP Activities: Local: Connecticut Chapter, Secretary, 2000-2001; President, 2003-2004; Newsletter Editor, 1999-present. National: Position Statement Review Committee, 2005-present; Communications Chair, 2005-present.
Experience: Assistant Professor, Yale University School of Nursing, New Haven, CT, 2007-present; Lecturer, Yale University School of Nursing, New Haven, CT, 2001-2006; PNP, Children’s Environmental Health Program, Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT, 2001-present; PNP, Pediatric Primary Care Center, Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT, 1998-01; Staff Nurse, Yale-New Haven Hospital, 1996-2000.
Objectives:
Statement: As Communications Chair, I will continue to assist chapters in promoting their activities and the work of PNPs. Since serving as Communications Chair during this current term, I gained experience in communicating and interfacing with providers of health care organizations that promote children’s health. Through the NAPNAP Update column in the JPHC, I have become adept at communicating pertinent information to NAPNAP members. I will use the experience gained during my current time as Communications Chair to continue to promote NAPNAP’s mission and values.
Communications Chair: Tresa Zielinski, MS, RN, APN-NP, Chicago, Illinois
Education: BSN, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, 1990; MSN (PCCNP), Rush University, Chicago, IL, 1997; Post-Master’s Certificate, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), Rush University, 1999.
NAPNAP Activities: Local: Illinois Chapter, Education Chair, 2003-04; President-Elect, 2003-05; President, 2005-06; Immediate Past President, 2006-present. National: Member 1999-present.
Experience: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Children’s Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, 2000-present; Staff Nurse, Clinical Level II, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Children’s Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, 1997-2000; Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Level 1 Trauma Center, Lutheran General Children’s Hospital, Park Ridge, IL, 1994-2000.
Objectives:
Statement: I would like to serve as communications chair to help promote the organization to our peers and colleagues as well as to the national public. I would enjoy being part of the team that helps convey the role and the capabilities of the PNP and NAPNAP to the nursing schools, professional organizations, and general public. I feel my creativity, professionalism, and outgoing personality makes me an ideal candidate. My experience working with local and national news organizations serves as an asset for this role as well as my personal experience living in different countries and regions of the United States.
Clinical Practice Chair: Pamela Herendeen, MS, PNP, Pittsford, New York
Education: AAS/RN, MCC, Rochester, NY, 1979; BSN, Alfred University, Alfred, NY, 1984; MS Pediatric Nursing, University of Rochester School of Nursing, Rochester, NY, 1990.
NAPNAP Activities: Local: NY: Upstate Chapter, President-Elect, 2000-01; President, 2001-02; Immediate Past President, 2002-03. National: NAPNAP member since 1998; Child Maltreatment SIG Co-Chair, 2002-present; KySS Task Force Chair, 2001-05; Led task force that re-wrote position statement on Child Maltreatment, Presenter at Annual Conference.
Experience: PNP, Pediatric Continuity Clinic, Golisano Children’s Hospital, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, 1992-present (senior level PNP since 2001); PNP/medical consultant in REACH Child Abuse Clinic, Golisano Children’s Hospital, University of Rochester Medical Center, 1995-present; Associate Professor/Program Director of CCF/PNP Program, University of Rochester School of Nursing, 2005-present.
Objectives:
Statement: I have been active in our local NAPNAP chapter for years, and would now like to pursue these interests at a national level. As a pediatric nurse practitioner serving vulnerable, high risk children, I have a solid clinical background and have always been a strong advocate for children’s issues. I would be able to provide the experience, leadership, and vision that this position requires. My commitment to this underserved population has made me cognizant that our nation’s children need a strong voice to represent them. As Chair of Clinical Practice, I would welcome the opportunity to work with clinical nursing experts on a multitude of health care issues that would positively impact children.
Clinical Practice Chair: Renee McLeod, DNSc, APRN, BC, CPNP-PC, San Diego, California
Education: BSN, University of Tennessee, Memphis, 1976; Pediatric Nurse Associate/Practitioner Certificate, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Memphis, 1976; MSN, University of California, San Francisco, 1978; DNSc, Widener University, Chester, PA, 2000.
NAPNAP Activities: Local: Member of many chapters: San Francisco, Washington State, Tennessee, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Southern California and Arizona. Helped start the Military Chapter and served as President of North Carolina Chapter and President of the San Diego Chapter twice. National: Executive Board, 1995-98; President, 1996-97; Helped start the Child Care SIG, Immunization SIG Chair, and current member of Global Health Care, SIG and Immunization SIG.
Experience: Professor and Director, Graduate Education and Advanced Practice Programs, Arizona State University, College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation, Phoenix, 2006-present; Professor and Director, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, TN, 2003-05; Assistant Professor, San Diego State University, School of Nursing, 2002-03; Pediatric Clinical Faculty, Scripps Mercy Hospital and Pediatric Outpatient Clinic, San Diego, CA, 1994-present; Clinical Faculty, University of California, San Diego, Department of Family Medicine and Pediatrics, 1994-present.
Objectives:
Statement: I have been a pediatric nurse practitioner for 30 years, practicing in 8 States and overseas. I have practiced in a wide variety of settings including two private practices: my practice for the last 12 years has been with a multi-cultural, low income, and new immigrant population in San Diego, where I continue to see patients today. I have also been a member or Chair of the Child Care SIG, Immunization SIG, Acute Care SIG, and Global Health SIG. This broad experience combined with my 15 years of educating pediatric nurse practitioners in the classroom and as a preceptor makes me uniquely qualified to serve as NAPNAP’s Clinical Practice Chair and represent the membership and SIGs to the Board.
Nominations Committee: Sina Linman, BSN, ARNP, CPNP, Bellevue, Nebraska
Education: BSN, University of Iowa, 1975, PNP Program, University of Iowa, 1988.
NAPNAP Activities: Local: Midwest Chapter, Treasurer 2005-present; Co-chair, Continuing Education Committee, 2006-present.
Experience: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Methodist Physician’s Clinic, Council Bluffs, IA, 1996-present.
Objectives:
Statement: During my 17 years as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, I have found tremendous support for my career by being a member of NAPNAP. The national leaders I have met have been an inspiration to my practice. The annual conference has been a forum for discussion and debate as well as friendship. I hope to find and encourage candidates who can hold onto our roots and yet look to the future to provide leadership in the ever changing field of health care. We need leaders of vision to represent each of us as NAPNAP evolves with the changing needs of our profession.
Nominations Committee: Carol Savrin, DNP, CPNP, FNP-C, Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Education: BSN, University of Rochester, 1971; PNP, College of Mt. St. Joseph’s and Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati, 1977; MSN, West Virginia University, 1987; FNP, Cast Western Reserve University, 1997; DNP, Case Western Reserve University, 2001.
NAPNAP Activities: Local: Ohio Chapter, member since 1977 (intermittent when in Ohio); Conference Chair two years. National: Member since 1977; HEAT Research Work Group.
Experience: Director MSN Program, Case Western Reserve University School of Nursing, 2004-present; Associate Professor of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, 1992-04; PNP Teen Health Center, Lakewood, OH, 2002-present; PNP Collaborative Care Center and Ambulatory Practice Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, Cleveland, OH, 1997-2002; PNP/FNP, Buckeye Health Center, 1994-99.
Objectives:
Statement: As a member of the nominating committee, I would encourage the participation of those loyal members who have not always been active on committees of the organization. Those who are more active in an organization become more committed to that organization and promote the professionalism of the role in general. As a Nurse Practitioner educator for many years, I have found that those with a vested interest in professionalism make the best NPs and promote the role of the PNP with policy makers as well as colleagues and patients. Promoting the PNP role is vitally important to the health of our children.
PII: S0891-5245(06)00739-5
doi:10.1016/j.pedhc.2006.12.007