Pediatric Nursing Certification Board

Pediatric Nursing Certification Board The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) is the largest pediatric nursing certification orga

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Throughout September, PNCB will be highlighting pediatric mental health resources, continuing education opportunities, c...
09/02/2026

Throughout September, PNCB will be highlighting pediatric mental health resources, continuing education opportunities, certification pathways, and evidence-based tools designed to help healthcare professionals build confidence in caring for patients with behavioral and mental health needs.

Explore the valuable mental health resources available through the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), including clinical tools, educational content, and practice resources that support pediatric mental healthcare: https://ow.ly/G0fp50ZIsxX

Together, we can strengthen our ability to recognize concerns early, provide compassionate care, and connect families with the support they need.

The August 2026 issue of the Journal of Nursing Regulation has published the article: ๐˜•๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜จ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ฎ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ฐ...
08/27/2026

The August 2026 issue of the Journal of Nursing Regulation has published the article: ๐˜•๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜จ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ฎ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ด๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜บ: ๐˜‹๐˜ช๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ต ๐˜ฑ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต ๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ค๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜‹๐˜•๐˜— ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜จ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฆ

This study aimed to describe the present landscape of direct patient care clinical hour requirements across NP program types, identify barriers to implementing 750 direct patient care clinical hours, and assess intentions and timelines for DNP program implementation and master's program closure. Free access to the article is available until October 10, 2026: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2155825626000815?dgcid=author

As students return to campus this fall, we're celebrating the nursing faculty who inspire, mentor, and prepare the next ...
08/27/2026

As students return to campus this fall, we're celebrating the nursing faculty who inspire, mentor, and prepare the next generation of pediatric nurses.

PNCB offers resources to help educators support student success and foster pediatric nursing excellence. Explore faculty resources and educational tools: https://pncb.org/faculty-and-employers

Every centimeter. Every kilogram. Every measurement matters. Join us for Not Just Routine: Rethinking Pediatric Measurem...
08/26/2026

Every centimeter. Every kilogram. Every measurement matters.

Join us for Not Just Routine: Rethinking Pediatric Measurements and learn how accurate pediatric measurements can improve clinical decision-making, support safer medication dosing, strengthen growth monitoring, and enhance patient care. Presenter: Melina Burns West, MSN, RN, CCRN, CPN. September 9, 2:00 p.m. ET. Earn 1.0 NAPNAP contact hour

Register now: https://ow.ly/ocOP50ZFUq8

Breastfeeding support starts with informed pediatric care. National Breastfeeding Month is a great time to refresh your ...
08/25/2026

Breastfeeding support starts with informed pediatric care. National Breastfeeding Month is a great time to refresh your knowledge and support families facing feeding challenges.

PNCB's webinar, The Slow-to-Gain Breastfed Infant: Strategies for Support, provides practical strategies pediatric nurses can use to help breastfed infants thrive. Learn more: https://ow.ly/xeMN50ZFcfY

The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) is pleased to announce the election of ๐’๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ข ๐’๐ž๐ฌ๐š๐ฒ-๐“๐ฎ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ, ๐๐ก๐ƒ, ๐…๐€๐’๐€๐„,...
08/17/2026

The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) is pleased to announce the election of ๐’๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ข ๐’๐ž๐ฌ๐š๐ฒ-๐“๐ฎ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ, ๐๐ก๐ƒ, ๐…๐€๐’๐€๐„, ๐‚๐€๐„, ๐ˆ๐‚๐„-๐‚๐‚๐, ๐ˆ๐Ž๐Œ, as Chair of ASAE The Center for Association Leadership Board of Directors. Dr. Sesay-Tuffour currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, bringing a distinguished record of leadership, innovation, and commitment to the association sector, along with a unique perspective as a leader in the professional certification industry.

Read the full news release: https://pncb.org/news/PNCB%E2%80%99sCEOSheriSesayTuffourPhDFASAECAEICECCPIOMInstalledasChairofASAEBoardofDirectors

When a child struggles with anxiety, a teen shows signs of depression, or a caregiver needs support navigating challengi...
08/14/2026

When a child struggles with anxiety, a teen shows signs of depression, or a caregiver needs support navigating challenging behaviors, your expertise can make all the difference.

Strengthen your skills in pediatric mental and behavioral health with this Pediatric Update module covering: anxiety & depression, ADHD, trauma-informed strategies, oppositional defiant disorder, functional neurologic disorders, sleep terrors, CAM therapies for autism spectrum disorder. Learn more, https://ow.ly/mKEb50ZzXjK

The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) is proud to be Great Place to Workยฎ Certifiedโ„ข, for the fourth consecut...
08/14/2026

The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) is proud to be Great Place to Workยฎ Certifiedโ„ข, for the fourth consecutive year. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at PNCB. This year, 100 percent of employees said itโ€™s a great place to work, a mark that is 43 percent higher than the average U.S.-based company.

Read the full news release here: https://pncb.org/news/pediatric-nursing-certification-board-achieves-fourth-consecutive-great-place-work

The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board survey results and company profile are available on the Great Place to Workยฎ website: https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7039624

In July, an outstanding group of volunteers from the Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) Job Task Analysis Task Force came t...
08/05/2026

In July, an outstanding group of volunteers from the Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) Job Task Analysis Task Force came together to support this important initiative. We extend our sincere gratitude to these dedicated volunteers for their time, expertise, and commitment to advancing the pediatric nursing profession. Their contributions play a vital role in ensuring the continued relevance and excellence of pediatric nursing certification and ultimately support the delivery of high-quality care to children and families.

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