ANPD

10/16/2026

Healthcare is changing, and NPD practitioners play a critical role in preparing the workforce for what's ahead.

Join ANPD on November 4 for Healthcare in a Changing Climate: The NPD Role, presented by Emily Sermersheim, DNP, MPH, RN, NPD-BC, PMP. Explore how climate change is impacting patient outcomes and community health, while you discover ways NPD practitioners can lead through environmental stewardship, systems thinking, and evidence-informed practice.

Register now: https://learn.anpd.org/products/2026-anpdlippincott-live-webinar-healthcare-in-a-changing-climate-the-npd-role

10/14/2026

Every great project starts with a blueprint. What if your education request process had one too?

Join Deanna Hill, MSN, RNC-NIC, NPD-BC, and Kimberly Wood, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CPN, live at the 2026 ANPD Virtual Symposium during their session, "Blueprint for Innovation: Transforming the Education Request Process." Learn how their team transformed education requests into a streamlined, technology-driven process using the ANPD Education Decision Tree.

There's still time to register, but not much! Registration closes at noon CT today, so claim your spot and join this innovative session live.
https://www.anpd.org/Events/Virtual-Symposium #65316-1145-am---1245-pm-cst

10/13/2026

Registration for the 2026 ANPD Virtual Symposium closes tomorrow at noon CT. If you're looking for education designed specifically for nursing professional development practitioners, now is the time to register.

Join peers from across the profession for engaging live sessions and insights that support your impact every day. Register before the deadline and be part of the conversation.
https://www.anpd.org/Events/Virtual-Symposium

10/12/2026

In the latest NPD in Motion article, Magnet Program Director Katie Burdette, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, reflects on a realization that changed their perspective. Magnet is more than a designation. It's a framework that supports shared governance, professional growth, and nursing excellence. Discover how Magnet principles align with the work NPD practitioners do every day to create environments where nurses thrive and patient outcomes improve.

Read the full article:

When I stepped into the role of Magnet® program director, I’ll be honest with you—I wasn’t sure our clinical nurses would match my excitement about our organization’s first journey to designation. Not because they aren’t excellent. They are. But to them, I feared that Magnet felt like ano...

10/10/2026

Today, on World Mental Health Day, we recognize the importance of mental well-being for healthcare professionals and the communities they serve. 💚

As NPD practitioners, we have the opportunity to foster supportive learning environments and promote practices that help individuals thrive. Together, we can help create workplaces where well-being is valued every day.

10/09/2026

We're excited to introduce the keynote speakers for the 2027 ANPD Aspire Convention:

✨ Wendy Gates Corbett, MS, CPTD, organizational culture consultant, belonging researcher, and author of The Energy of Belonging

✨ Jen Hamilton, BSN, RN, CEN, RNC-OB, labor and delivery nurse, author of Birth Vibes: Stories and Strategies for an Empowered Birth, and advocate for empathetic, compassionate communication in healthcare

Get ready for an Aspire experience you won't want to miss. Registration coming soon...
https://www.anpd.org/Events/Aspire-Convention/Education/Keynotes

10/08/2026

🎙️ Research shows many new nurses experience a dip in confidence during months four through seven of practice, making this a critical period for support and connection. In the latest episode of NPD Forecast, the conversation explores why this transition is so common and how thoughtful support strategies can help promote well-being during this critical period.

🎧 Tune in for insights on helping new nurses navigate the journey from orientation to professional confidence: https://www.anpd.org/NPD-In-Motion/Article/npd-forecast-building-confidence-in-new-nurses-through-residency-programming

10/07/2026

Get a sneak peek of what's in store at the 2026 ANPD Virtual Symposium! Tyree Oredein, DrPH, MPH, shares a preview of her live session, "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once: Intersectionality, Health, & Healthcare," which focuses on advancing health equity through greater awareness of identity, bias, and person-centered care.

Register now and watch Tyree's session live on October 15: https://www.anpd.org/Events/Virtual-Symposium

10/06/2026

Don't miss tomorrow's webinar, "Achieving Quality Through EBP/PI Synergy: The EQUiPP Framework!" Learn how a stronger connection between evidence-based practice and performance improvement can help drive quality outcomes. You'll leave with practical insights that can support your work as an NPD practitioner.

Register now and join us for this timely conversation: https://learn.anpd.org/products/2026-anpd-live-webinar-achieving-quality-through-ebppi-synergy-the-equipp-framework

10/05/2026

Happy Pediatric Nurses Week! ANPD proudly recognizes pediatric nurses for the compassionate care and expertise they bring to children and families every day. Thank you for the lasting difference you make in the lives of your patients and the communities you serve.