October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024
PEDIATRIC NURSING CERTIFICATION BOARD: FISCAL YEAR 2024 IN REVIEW
The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) is pleased to present a review of activities and accomplishments for fiscal year 2024 (October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024). The year has been marked by an unwavering commitment to supporting pediatric nurses and pediatric nurse practitioners in their pursuit of excellence and providing our stakeholders with the knowledge to improve child health. PNCB continues to be a leader focused on advancing the competence of those who care for children and adolescents, building a healthier world, one child at a time.
Investing in Your Expertise for a Brighter Future
PNCB recognizes the critical role of pediatric nursing professionals ensuring the well-being of children from infancy through adolescence and young adulthood Key highlights from this year demonstrate our dedication to strengthening competence of the healthcare team and community stakeholders committed to helping children live healthier lives
Launch of ACTivate: This groundbreaking Adolescent Care Program equips nurses, nurse practitioners, other pediatric healthcare professionals, and the adjacent pediatric community of school and community professionals with the specialized knowledge and skills to effectively support adolescents, who are in crucial stages of development Our program will help those caring for adolescents to confidently navigate unique challenges and provide optimal care for this age group Refer to page 10 for the ACTivate info sheet and FAQs
Refer to page 27 for new Continuing Education (CE) launched in FY24 and our most popular modules
A Collaborative Approach to Advancing Pediatric Nursing
Strong partnerships are essential for advancing pediatric nursing excellence. PNCB actively collaborates with:
Institute of Pediatric Nursing (IPN) Committee: This distinguished group of thought leaders dedicate significant time and knowledge to developing evidence-based practice recommendations and representing pediatric nursing interests among key audiences. By leveraging the IPN committee's expertise, PNCB ensures that nurses have access to the most up-to-date knowledge and resources.
Refer to page 19 for a list of organizations we worked with in FY24 to advance our mission of being a driving force for quality in pediatric nursing globally.
Beyond Certifications: A Ripple Effect on
Child Health
PNCB goes beyond providing certifications We foster a vibrant professional community of volunteers and staff We are committed to maintaining a culture of excellence:
Subject matter experts Pilot testers Special work groups Passionate ambassadors for certification PNCB volunteers give their time, enthusiasm, and expertise to make our credentials and CE programs top notch We are grateful for each and every volunteer View a list of our volunteers beginning on page 33
For the third consecutive year, PNCB has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® company This prestigious award signifies our commitment to creating a supportive and enriching work environment for our staff, who in turn dedicate their expertise to serving the pediatric nursing community
A Look Ahead: Building on Our Momentum
PNCB remains dedicated to continuously innovating and supporting professional growth We are excited to unveil new initiatives planned for fiscal year 2025, aimed at:
Expanding access to high-quality credentialing and educational opportunities
Fostering ongoing collaboration within the pediatric nursing community
Championing high standards of care for pediatric patients
Examining new trends and adopting best practices in diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and accessibility
Examining global trends in pediatric care
Investing in new technologies to support end-user experience and business processes
Celebrating pediatric nurses and pediatric nurse practitioners at PNCB’s 50th Anniversary events: National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) 46th National Conference on Pediatric Health Care: March 10-13, 2025, Chicago, IL Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN) 35th Annual Conference: April 30 – May 2, 2025, Anaheim, CA
Stay Connected and Champion Excellence Together
Visit our website (www.pncb.org) regularly for the latest resources designed to empower your practice. You are an integral part of ensuring the best possible health outcomes for children Let's continue to champion excellence in pediatric nursing together!
Amanda Vickers, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC, PMHS PNCB Chair and CPNP-PC-at-Large Representative Richmond, CA
Sheri Sesay-Tuffour, PhD, FASAE, CAE, ICE-CCP, IOM PNCB Chief Executive Officer Rockville, MD
EXAM STATISTICS
Read our position statement, The Value of PNCB Certification, to learn how each of the four specialty nursing professionals certified by PNCB play an integral role in increasing access to pediatric-focused health care for patients and their families. Gain insight into how PNCB certification is one of the most meaningful and powerful achievements for a pediatric nursing professional and how the certification provides a host of benefits to patients, families, employers, the public, and the U S health care system overall
PNCB exam statistics for each calendar year are archived here
Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
31,967 currently certified
75% first-time pass rate for 2023
94% renewal rate for 2024
143 No Pass, No Pay hospitals
221 CPN Champions promoting certification through the U.S.
Live remote proctoring available since November 2021 to increase access to testing
48 CPNs celebrated 35 years of certification in 2024
Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse
Practitioner (CPNP-AC)
5,252 currently certified
67% first-time pass rate for 2023
99% renewal rate for 2024
50 AC PNP programs and 24 Dual AC/PC PNP programs
224 PNP-ACs celebrated 10 years of certification in 2024
Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist (PMHS)
905 currently certified
82% first-time pass rate for 2023
92% renewal rate for 2024
More opportunities to test: 4 windows will be offered in 2025
Three PMHS testing eligibility pathways now available.
26 PMHSs celebrated 10 years of certification in 2024
Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC)
21,875 currently certified
81% first-time pass rate for 2023
99% renewal rate for 2024
95 PC PNP programs and 24 Dual AC/PC PNP programs
35 CPNP-PCs celebrated 40 years of certification in 2024
FY2024 SNAPSHOT
Explore PNCB's work priorities and milestones for the 2024 fiscal year (October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024).
Adolescent Care Program
PNCB launched the first ACTivate certificate and microcredential program, Core Concepts in Adolescence in May 2024, with the second program, Essential Knowledge in Adolescent Health & Well-Being, arriving in late 2024 Read more on page 10
Expanded Program Offerings
PNCB offered the live webinar, The Slowto-Gain Breastfed Infant: Strategies for Support, led by industry experts. This webinar will soon be available as a continuing education module in the PNCB Marketplace, alongside other upcoming webinars In FY24, PNCB published 14 new continuing education modules, which can be found on page 27.
Enhance Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist (PMHS)
PNCB continues to promote three eligibility pathways for the Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist (PMHS) exam. The PMHS credential strengthens access to expert care for children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing developmental, behavioral, and mental health conditions
FY2024 SNAPSHOT
Explore PNCB's work priorities and milestones for the 2024 fiscal year (October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024).
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Accessibility (DEIBA) trends and best practices
Behavioral Health Competency Program
Based on results of the FY23 Behavioral Health Competency Program Feasibility Study and the recommendations of the Advisory Group, the Board voted to move forward with exploring the development of a Pediatric Behavioral Health Certificate Program focused on acute and chronic/complex care settings. In FY24, PNCB explored how to best proceed to build the future certificate program forward and selected an instructional design vendor partner for the FY25 program development
Continuing our efforts to cultivate a diverse, equitable and inclusive PNCB community to enrich the PNCB experience, a vendor has been chosen to assist in reviewing our products and services. In the coming year, PNCB will train Board Members and volunteers about sources of bias and also perform a review of exam content and continuing education modules to ensure fairness and enhance credibility.
PNCB is a “Great Place to Work”!
PNCB is proud to celebrate being Great Place to Work Certified for a third year! Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike for identifying outstanding employee experiences.
FY2024 SNAPSHOT
Explore PNCB's work priorities and milestones for the 2024 fiscal year (October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024).
Support for Faculty & Nursing Programs
PNCB consistently shows support through innovative projects shaped by faculty feedback and effective communication. Our efforts include a partnership with the Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (AFPNP), on-demand statistics, and webinars for faculty and students Read more on page 18 about how we’re supporting faculty
Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) Growth
In FY2024, CPN exam testing increased by 20%. No Pass, No Pay News in a Minute, a new monthly communication for program coordinators, was launched In addition, 18 new employers joined the No Pass, No Pay program
Growing Collaborations
PNCB partners with the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) and the Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN) to advance the pediatric nursing industry We continue to represent our stakeholders at national and international forums and to collaborate with organizations to realize our vision. Read more on page 19.
NEW! ACTIVATE LAUNCHED!
In May 2024, PNCB unveiled ACTivate: Adolescents Can Thrive, a new competency-building certificate and microcredentialing program dedicated to adolescent care, health, and well-being to increase knowledge and skills for professionals and advocates who support youth in this age range. As the largest and most widely known organization for pediatric nursing certification, continuing education, and competency development, PNCB designed the ACTivate curriculum with experts to offer deep, meaningful learning for adults working with adolescents
ACTivate: Adolescents Can Thrive is an innovative, engaging program that helps participants build confidence and competence This unique program is completely dedicated to adolescents and the adults who serve them This includes advocates in public safety, education, and community service, and traditional health care providers – such as physicians, nurses, and advanced practice providers who work in pediatrics, behavioral and mental health, and emergency care
ACTivate offers these professionals the chance to earn certificates and microcredentials to develop or expand their expertise, and ultimately, to help youth lead healthier lives, as described by PNCB Board of Directors CPNPPC-at-Large Representative Anne Derouin, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHS, FAANP. "Adolescence is a time of great change and risk," Derouin said. "It's also a window of opportunity for health professionals and others to establish trust and promote healthy habits that have implications for the rest of a teen's life. ACTivate empowers you to directly set adolescents up for success as they navigate today's challenges."
ACTivate consists of two separate programs – Core Concepts in Adolescence and Essential Knowledge in Adolescent Health & Well-Being Core Concepts in Adolescence offers in-depth modules that explore how adolescents grow and develop, as well as the social and global challenges they face, with a special focus on how to communicate effectively with teens Essential Knowledge in Adolescent Health & Well-Being builds on that knowledge with modules on adolescent wellness, sexual health, and safety, among others
To equip more professionals with the tools they need to best serve this critical population, ACTivate is available not only to nurses and nurse practitioners, but to all professionals who interact with this age group
"ACTivate delivers confidence, competence, and clarity regardless of your knowledge level in adolescent care or workplace setting," said PNCB CEO Sheri Sesay-Tuffour, PhD, FASAE, CAE, ICE-CCP, IOM. "With a sole focus on the needs of this age group and cutting-edge technology, this program benefits everyone, from the adults who complete the programs to the adolescents they ultimately support."
There are no eligibility requirements to enroll in ACTivate. To earn a certificate and contact hours, professionals must complete four courses within 90 days of enrolling. To earn a microcredential, professionals must enroll and complete a closed-book assessment within 30 days of earning the certificate.
To learn more or enroll in ACTivate, visit the program website
Microcredential & Certificate
benefits
ACTivate microcredential and certificate programs offer a unique opportunity to develop or expand your expertise to help adolescents lead healthier lives! Whether you are a health care team member or interact with adolescents in communities or schools, ACTivate can take you to the next level. Did you know that microcredentials are increasingly growing in the job market? Microcredentials can help employers identify talent and verify unique knowledge areas. You can earn a microcredential at your pace. Upon successful completion, collect digital badges to add to your profile to demonstrate your skills.
Demonstrate knowledge in a specific subject
Upgrade your knowledge and skills
On-demand access to expert-developed content and resources
Build your professional portfolio
Available to professionals and students in the United States and globally
Digital badge awarded upon completion
No eligibility requirements
No on-site or in-person training requirement
Program discounts available for groups of 25+
Earn accredited nursing contact hours
Microcredential & Certificate
benefits
Earn a certificate by completing 4 courses Earn a microcredential by completing 4 courses plus the final assessment
Minimal renewal requirements
Offered by a leading and respected organization
Complete at your pace, over several days or within 3 months
State of the art learning experience
Demonstrate your commitment to continuous learning
Grow in your current role or build toward a new one
Cost-effective learning option
Marketable achievement
Approach your employer for support with a customizable justification letter
frequently asked questions CertificateandMicrocredential
HOW WILL ACTIVATE BENEFIT ME?
PNCB’s ACTivate keeps the focus on adolescents and transforms high-quality content through state-of-the-art technology. You will experience in-depth educational courses at your own pace to accommodate your busy schedule. After earning the certificates of completion, you can choose to advance further to test for the corresponding, renewable microcredentials and digital badges. ACTivate represents a fresh way to show employers, colleagues, and others that you are committed to helping adolescents thrive and that you have gained knowledge to support that commitment. Explore all benefits.
WHAT IS A CERTIFICATE PROGRAM? WHAT IS A MICROCREDENTIAL? HOW IS A CERTIFICATE PROGRAM DIFFERENT FROM BOARD CERTIFICATION?
Certificate programs offer bite-sized learning at your own pace You’ll grow your knowledge about a specific topic by accessing education, then pass assessments to confirm what you learned
A microcredential is earned by passing an assessment, in which you demonstrate knowledge in a specific skill or specific area of practice The focus is targeted and narrow in scope
With board certification, candidates meet eligibility criteria and bring knowledge to an examination Upon passing the test for a rigorous body of knowledge, a credential is earned and corresponding letters can be added behind your name.
HOW CAN I GET MY EMPLOYER TO SUPPORT ME?
Microcredentials and certificate programs are a fast-growing method to demonstrate knowledge and mastery of a specific topic and field Our programs are immersive, effective confidence-builders that ultimately make a difference for adolescents Enrolling in ACTivate shows your employer that you are committed to delivering the best support to adolescents you encounter in your role As part of your plan to enhance your knowledge and skills, download and personalize this justification letter to seek your employer’s financial backing.
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DO I HAVE TO MEET CERTAIN ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA TO ENROLL?
No, there are no eligibility requirements to enroll in ACTivate Whether you are a health care team member or interact with adolescents in communities or schools, if your work supports the care and well-being of adolescents, ACTivate may be the right learning opportunity for you
I AM NOT A NURSE, BUT MY WORK INVOLVES ADOLESCENTS. IS ACTIVATE RIGHT FOR ME?
ACTivate offers education that will help everyone who interacts with adolescents to develop or expand their expertise to help youth lead healthier lives! No matter how you interact with adolescents, ACTivate can take your level of comfort and expertise to the next level wherever and however you support adolescents
I’M A STUDENT IN THE COMMUNITY, SCHOOL, OR A HEALTH CARE-RELATED FIELD. CAN I TAKE THIS PROGRAM?
Absolutely! Not only will you receive the same educational experience that your future peers do, the certificates, microcredentials, and digital badges will help your resume and employment applications shine.
I DO NOT WORK IN A HEALTH-RELATED FIELD. CAN I TAKE THIS PROGRAM?
Yes! The first certificate program, Essential Knowledge in Adolescent Health & Well-Being, is education that will help everyone who interacts with adolescents Sports coaches, teachers, school counselors, club leaders, juvenile justice team members, and many others will benefit from this education
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CAN SOMEONE OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES TAKE THIS PROGRAM?
Yes! We welcome all international advocates for adolescent health and well-being to participate! The course is offered in English
WHAT ARE THE COSTS FOR THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM AND MICROCREDENTIAL?
The ACTivate certificate program costs are:
$250 for the bundled course purchase
$50 for the 7-day course extension
$100 for the microcredential assessment
$100 for the retest of the microcredential assessment
DO YOU OFFER GROUP RATES, PACKAGES, OR DISCOUNTS?
For information about available group rates, packages, and discounts, please contact: activate@pncb org
IS THERE AN ADDITIONAL FEE FOR THE DIGITAL BADGE?
There is no additional fee for the digital badge. It is included in the cost of the microcredential assessment.
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WHAT DO THE DIGITAL BADGES LOOK LIKE?
WILL ACTIVATE LET ME PUT LETTERS BEHIND MY NAME?
The ACTivate Certificate programs do not award credentials A certificate and microcredential including a digital badge may be earned
HOW LONG IS THE MICROCREDENTIAL ASSESSMENT?
The timed microcredential assessment is 90 minutes.
HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO COMPLETE THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM?
Once you apply, you will have 90 days to complete the certificate program
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frequentlyaskedquestions
CAN I PURCHASE AN EXTENSION FOR THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM?
One 7-day extension can be purchased during the 90-day period and will be added to the end of the period Extensions cannot be purchased after the 90-day period has ended
WILL I EARN CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS?
After you successfully finish a program, you receive nursing contact hours and a certificate of completion The contact hours are accredited by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) If your field is outside of nursing, please check with your certification or licensing body to see if these credits are accepted for your field.
CAN I USE THESE CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS FOR MY PNCB RECERTIFICATION?
After you successfully finish a certificate program, you may use the continuing education credits for your PNCB recertification by self-reporting these CEs in your ReCErt Tracker.
DEFINITIONS
ACTIvate Program: A program contains courses or learning components that are grouped together to form a certificate program
Course: A course is a component of a certificate program
Self-check Question: Questions included throughout the course to encourage learning and are not graded
Quizzes: Knowledge checks at the end of each course A 70% or higher passing score must be obtained for each course in order to move on to the next course
eHandbook: References and helpful links, tailored to the course content. It includes content of the slides.
eWorkbook: Offers questions for self-reflection, it is not included in all courses and completion of the resource is not a requirement for certificate program completion.
SUPPORTING FACULTY & STUDENTS
During the year, in order to cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive PNCB community to enrich the PNCB experience, PNCB continued to enhance support for faculty and candidates:
FOR FACULTY
Met with NAPNAP to discuss mapping continuing education (CE) to the exam content areas
Reviewed pass rates of exam candidates who passed the second time testing.
Reached out to acute care programs to discuss pass rates and details of their programs related to preparing for their certification exams
Reviewed characteristics of top-performing acute care programs and shared that information
Created an acute care faculty handbook
Revised the Student Exam Performance Report.
Sent program reports based on the top ten clinical areas
Walkthrough of the Job Task Analysis with acute care faculty to share information about upcoming changes to the Exam Content Outline
Partnered with AFPNP in launching its first-ever faculty peer mentoring program Ten faculty volunteered to be mentors, and ten faculty asked for a mentor
Revised faculty newsletter to add more links so faculty can easily forward information to students
Distributed 2023 year of testing statistical reports to all programs
FOR STUDENTS
Hosted the CPNP 101: The Certification Process live webinar for students and faculty
Created and launched the CPNP-AC/PC Exam Toolkit, a bundle of all available resources for exam candidates.
Created a list of suggested continuing education resources for acute care candidates who are retesting
Adding information to the acute care retesting web page to share information about PNCB’s CE and which topic area the CE relates to on the content outline
For graduates who are retesting, PNCB created a list of possible CE providers and published a map of which PNCB modules might meet their learning needs.
Created a tip email for acute care exam candidates and sent this information to those with complete exam applications
Proactively contacting graduates who tested and passed on the first or second time testing to ask how they prepared to test
Created a new exam pathway graphic
PNCB WORKING FOR YOU
During the year, PNCB represented pediatric nurses and pediatric nurse practitioners at national forums and collaborated with these organizations to provide information about our programs and services, and increase PNCB’s visibility PNCB aims to be a voice at the table, and act as an advocate for pediatric nursing certification
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB)
Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC)
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS)
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)
Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP)
Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (AFPNP)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Elsevier Health
Healio – Slack Publications
HOSA - Future Health Professionals
Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE)
Licensure, Accreditation, Certification and Education (LACE)
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)
National Association of School Nurses (NASN)
National Council State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)
National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA)
National League for Nursing (NLN)
NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA)
Professional Certification Coalition
Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN)
The American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
The Ohio State University KySS Program – Child & Adolescent Mental Health Fellowship
Wolters Kluwer
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
We know how essential evidence-based practice is to a pediatric nursing professional PNCB is also committed to foundational research that supports our credentials or the strategic projects that PNCB accomplishes
See the list on page 21 to find recent or past research or publications completed by PNCB
Job Task Analysis
For each of PNCB’s accredited exams, job task analysis (JTA) research is conducted approximately every five years. Job analysis research uses both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods to survey actively practicing nurses or nurse practitioners who hold the credential. Respondents rate how frequently tasks are performed in the work setting, and how important each one is to achieving outcomes for the pediatric population. Knowledge areas, procedures performed, and clinical conditions seen are also rated. Study elements that meet established criteria are then used to update the content outline.
In FY2023, PNCB completed this research for the CPNP-PC credential, which resulted in an updated CPNPPC exam content outline Similar research for the CPNP-AC credential commenced in summer 2023, leading to an updated exam content outline that was published in July 2024
Find the Executive Summaries of each job analysis on the following pages:
CPNP-Primary Care
CPNP-Acute Care
PNP Competency Framework
As part of PNCB’s multi-year initiative on continuing competence, PNCB completed a competency framework for CPN certificants in 2020, and one for CPNP-AC or CPNP-PC certificants in 2023. The goal of each framework was to better understand how certificants progress in their professional role over time. How does competence change for each group as one advances in their career? For each framework, role-based competency areas with exemplars and behavioral indicators were validated for use.
Find more about the distinct frameworks here:
Pediatric RN
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
PMHS Certification
Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist Examination: Job Task Analysis, The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 2022
A Job Task Analysis of the Expanding Role of the Pediatric Mental Health Specialist and the Nurse Practitioner in Pediatric Mental Health, Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 2019
Acute Care PNP Certification
Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: The 2018 Practice Analysis, Journal of Pediatric Health Care, Volume 36, Issue 2, 2022, Pages e11-e21.
Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: The 2014 Practice Analysis, Journal of Pediatric Health Care, Volume 30, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 241-251.
Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: A Practice Analysis, Journal of Pediatric Health Care, Volume 27, Issue 6, 2012, Pages 410-418.
Interdisciplinary Collaborations
A Call to Action: Next Steps to Advance Diagnosis Education in the Health Professions, Diagnosis, Volume 9, Number 2, 2022, Pages 166-175
PAST PUBLICATIONS
CPN Certification
Reducing Barriers to Nursing Certification: An Analysis of Perceptions and Impact of PNCB’s No Pass, No Pay Program, Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 2013
Certified pediatric nurses’ perceptions of job satisfaction, Pediatric Nursing 2010;36(4):205-208
A Profile of Certification for Pediatric Nurses, Pediatric Nursing 2003;30(3):207-211
A New Profile of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of the Pediatric Nurse: A Revision of the CPN
Certification Examination Pediatric Nursing, 2002;28(3):286-289
What Do Pediatric Nurses Do? Results of the Role Delineation Study in Canada and the United States Pediatric Nursing, 2002;28(2):165-170
How Do You Spell Nursing? With a Capital “C”! Pediatric Nursing, 2001;27(1):103-104
Learn more about PNCB research and publications here.
AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
PNCB celebrates your peers and future colleagues in pediatric nursing! Read more about this year's recipients of our award and scholarship programs, and look for 2025 applications to open later this year on our awards webpage and scholarships webpage.
2024 Kelly Reed Advanced Practice Community Impact Award
2024 CPN Certification Advocate Award
2024 Investing in Pediatric Nursing Diversity RN Student Scholarship
2024 "You Belong" DEIB in Action Award
2024 PNCB-SPN Conference Scholarship
2024 PNCB-NAPNP Empowering Professional Diversity PNP Student Scholarship
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Simranjot Mann The College of New Jersey Ewing Township, NJ
Emma Jagasia MSN, MPH, RN Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Baltimore, MD
Jiosajandy Garcia-Reyna University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE
Samantha Turner, PhD, RN, CPN Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA
Children’s Health’s Nurse Residency Program (NRP), Nursing Excellence Children's Medical Center Dallas Dallas, TX
Anyang Dai, RN, BSN, CEN, CPN UC Davis Medical Center Children’s Surgery Center (CSC) Sacramento, CA
NO PASS, NO PAY PROGRAM
The following list of organizations participate in PNCB's No Pass, No Pay program–the pioneering, award-winning employer program to help nurses earn the gold standard in pediatric RN certification No Pass, No Pay is an investment in transforming healthcare to deliver the highest quality pediatric care and improve patient outcomes With nursing shortages projected to intensify, it is vital for healthcare organizations to recruit and retain the most highly skilled and competent nurses able to meet and adapt to increasing demands for care
Learn more about the exceptional value this exciting, advantageous program offers the dedicated nurses in your organization and how it can help your organization stand out from the competition.
Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
Akron Children's Hospital
Alaska Native Medical Center
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Arkansas Children's
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Orlando Health
Ascension Illinois
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Baptist Health
Baylor, Scott, and White Health
Beacon Children's Hospital
Bethany Children's Health Center
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
Boston Children's Hospital
Bronson Health Care Group
Cape Fear Valley Health System
Carilion Clinic
Carle Health
Children's Minnesota
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA)
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Children's Hospital of Colorado
Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Children's Health System of Texas
Children's Medical Center of Dallas
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital
This pioneering, award-winning employer program helps nurses earn the gold standard in pediatric RN certification!
Children's Mercy Hospital
Children's National (Washington, DC)
Children's Nebraska
ChildServe
CHRISTUS Children's
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Cleveland Clinic Health System - Pediatric Service Line
Cook Children's Healthcare System
Corewell Health - Southeast Region
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Dell Children's Medical Center
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
ECU Health
Elizabeth Seton Children's Center
Elliot Health System
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Fairview Ridges Hospital
Geisinger Medical Center for the Janet Weis Children's Hospital
Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
Hamilton County Health Department
NO PASS, NO PAY PROGRAM
HCA Healthcare - Central/West Texas Division
HCA Healthcare - Continental Division
HCA Healthcare - Far West Division
HCA Healthcare - Gulf Coast Division
HCA Healthcare - North Carolina Division
HCA Healthcare - North Texas Division
HCA Healthcare - San Antonio Division
HCA Healthcare - South Atlantic Division
HCA Healthcare - TriStar Division
HCA Healthcare - West Florida Division
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
Hendrick Medical Center
Hilltop Clinic
Hughes Spalding Children's Hospital
INTEGRIS Health, Inc.
Intermountain Health
Intermountain Health - St. Mary's Regional Hospital
Jeff Gordon Children's Hospital - Atrium Health
Johns Hopkins Children's Center
Just 4 Kids Urgent Care
La Rabida Children's Hospital
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Levine Children's Hospital at Carolinas Medical Center - Atrium Health
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
Maine Medical Center
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
Mary Cariola Children's Center
Mary Lanning Healthcare
Massachusetts General Hospital
Medical University Hospital Authority
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center
MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital
Long Beach
Monmouth Medical Center
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital
Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital
National Institute of Health Clinical Center
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Nemours Children's Hospital
Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware
Newton Wellesley Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage
Novant Health
Oregon Health and Sciences University - Doernbecher
Children's Hospital
Pediatric Home Service
Penn Medicine at Chester County Hospital
Penn State Health - Hershey
Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St Vincent
Phoenix Children's Hospital
Prisma Health Children's Hospital - Midlands
ProMedica Center of Nursing Excellence
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego
Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro Children's Hospital
Riley Children's at Indiana University Health
Riley Outpatient Center at Indiana University Health
Rush University Medical Center
San Juan Regional Medical Center
Sanford Health
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Seattle Children's Hospital
Serenity Pediatrics
Southwest Pediatrics, Ltd
Southwestern Medical Center
SSM Cardinal Glennon
St Christopher's Hospital for Children
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
St Louis Children's Hospital
St Luke's University Health Network - Pennsylvania
NO PASS, NO PAY PROGRAM
St Vincent (Evansville, IN)
St Vincent Healthcare (Billings, MT)
Stony Brook Children's Hospital
Stormont Vail Health
Sunshine Children's Home and Rehab Center
The Children's Hospital of Alabama
UC Davis
UH/Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
UK Healthcare
UNC Hospitals
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
University of Kansas Hospital
University of Michigan Mott Children's Hospital
University of Vermont Medical Center
University of Virginia Medical Center
University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics Authority
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Upstate Medical University Hospital/Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital
UW Health, Northern IL - SwedishAmerican Hospital
Valley Children's Healthcare
Wake Forest Baptist Health
Wellspan Health System
Westwood-Mansfield Pediatric Association
Willis-Knighton Health System
Yale-New Haven Hospital
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION (DEI) ROADMAP
PNCB continues its commitment to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that fosters a sense of belonging
Coming Soon!
Strategic plan 2022-2027 goal #2: Ongoing! Ongoing! Ongoing!
PNCB will train Board Members and volunteers about sources of bias and also perform a review of exam content and continuing education modules to ensure fairness and enhance credibility.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UPDATES
PNCB continues to increase module production with options for low-cost and free learning activities. We also updated the user interface for our online learning portal The top three CE modules accessed in 2024 were Free CE: Competency Framework for Pediatric RNs, Primary Care: 2023 Current Concepts, and Self-Compassion Training for Pediatric Nurses The online learning portal user interface was updated for ease-of-use
Curated CE lists are available on the website, and your feedback on future topics is always welcome! CE releases from the fiscal year include topics about oncology, self-compassion training for pediatric nurses, and nurturing resilience in children and adolescents.
Increasing Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Pediatric Nursing Workforce
Emotionally Safe Care
Competency Framework for Pediatric RNs
Choosing a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program
The Adolescent in Room 3: Integration of Mental Health in Primary Care
Social Determinants of Health in Children with Complex Care and Technology Needs
Nurturing Resilience in Children and Adolescents
Self-Compassion Training for Pediatric Nurses
Acute Care: Clinical Cross-Section 2024
Acute Care: Medication Medley
Pediatric Updates: Pharmacology: 2024 Current Concepts
Pediatric Updates: Pharmacology: Psychopharmacology 4th Edition
Pediatric Updates: Primary Care: Behavioral/Mental Health Focus 2024
Pediatric Updates: Primary Care: 2024 Current Concepts
CAREER CENTER & STOREFRONT
PNCB has offered its career center since January 2023. This resource offers an affordable, effective way to get job openings in front of 56,000+ nursing professionals holding our respected credentials.
PNCB’s storefront for certificants features a range of high-quality items, including pens, T-shirts, and plaques, all designed to showcase your hard-earned certification or those of your colleagues
PNCB continues its social media outreach on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
PNCB BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JULY 2024 - JUNE 2025
The Board of Directors sets PNCB's strategy, policies, and provides oversight for the organization's fiscal health and well-being.
Amanda Vickers, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC, PMHS Chair CPNP-PC-at-Large Representative Richmond, CA
Beth Bolick, DNP, APRN, PPCNP-BC, CPNP-AC, FAAN CPNP-AC Faculty-at-Large Representative Estero, FL
Sean D’Onofrio, MSN, RN, CNS, ACCNS-P, CCRN, CPN CPN-at-Large Representative Atlanta, GA
April R Robinson, BSN, RN, CPN CPN-at-Large Representative Little Rock, AR
Scott Meskimen, MSN, CPNP-PC, PMHS Chair-Elect/Treasurer PMHS-at-Large Representative Eldridge, IA
Elizabeth Brothers, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC CPNP-AC-at-Large Representative Jacksonville, FL
Jill Koss, MS, CCLS Public Member Fort Worth, TX
Sheilah Snyder, MD, FAAP Pediatrician-at-Large Representative Omaha, NE
Sandra Jones, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC Secretary CPNP-PC-at-Large Representative Lakeland, TN
Anne Derouin, DNP, APRN, CPNPPC, PMHS, FAANP CPNP-PC-Faculty-at-Large Representative Durham, NC
Joy Okumu, BSN, RN, CPN CPN-at-Large Representative Champaign, IL
Jamie Wiggins, PhD, MBA, RN, NEABC, FACHE, CPN Nurse Executive Representative Little Rock, AR
Sheri Sesay-Tuffour, PhD, CAE, ICE-CCP, CNED Chief Executive Officer - PNCB Rockville, MD
IPN COMMITTEE: DRIVING PROGRESS IN PEDIATRIC NURSING
PNCB's Institute of Pediatric Nursing (IPN) Committee has made significant strides to address the evolving needs of pediatric nursing professionals through strategic partnerships, workforce development initiatives, and leadership development programs Key accomplishments include:
Establishing PNCB as a Leader: The IPN Committee continues to successfully represent PNCB as a leading organization in pediatric healthcare by developing strategic partnerships and advocating for the value of pediatric nursing Five abstracts were developed and are in the submission process for presentations in 2025 They include conferences organized by the Society of Pediatric Nurses, International Council of Nurses, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, International Family Nursing Association, and a potential for a three-part series with the Journal of Pediatric Nursing in early 2025
Supporting the Workforce: IPN conducted a Future of Pediatric Nursing Survey to identify challenges and opportunities for improvement last fall. Through Career Pathways, the IPN Committee has provided information for pediatric nurses to develop their leadership skills and take on leadership roles within the field, featuring different career options and opportunities.
Developing Pediatric Nursing Leaders: The committee is developing the Guided Circles program to provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for emerging pediatric nurses.
In 2024, IPN members presented on key topics at national conferences, including workforce initiatives and educational resources:
"I feel hopeful": Workforce and Leadership Initiatives to Support Pediatric Nurses” at the SPN 34th Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona
Introducing an Educator’s Guide to Pediatric Nursing Career Pathways at the SPN 34th Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona
Faculty Workshop: Strengthening Pediatric Nursing Care for the Future: Current Evidence and Faculty
Focused Strategies for Practice Ready Pediatric Nurses at the National Student Nurses Association Conference in Buena Vista, Florida
Student Presentation: Your Future in Pediatric Nursing at the National Student Nurses Association Conference in Buena Vista Florida
Organizations that helped share IPN’s Future of Pediatric Nursing Survey
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)
Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN)
Children’s Hospital Association (CHA)
Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA)
National Association of School Nurses (NASN)
Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society (PENS)
Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (AFPNP) Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN)
Southern Nursing Research Society (SNRS)
Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses (APHON)
American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association (APSNA)
Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Nurses (APGN
National Board for Certification of School Nurses (NBCSN) Society of Pediatric Cardiovascular Nurses (SPCN)
The Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP)
National Pediatric Nurse Scientists Collaborative (NPNSC)
IPN Publications:
Exploring the Structure and Content of Hospital-Based Pediatric Nurse Residency Programs
Journal of Pediatric Nursing, March-April 2016
Nurse Residency Programs and the Transition to Child Health Nursing Practice
The Journal of Nursing Administration, June 2015
The Institute of Pediatric Nursing: A Unified Voice
Journal of Pediatric Nursing, February 2011
Securing the Future of Children's Health
Pediatric Nursing, January-February 2010
Undergraduate Pediatric Nursing Education: Issues, Challenges and Recommendations
Journal of Professional Nursing, March-April 2014
Partnerships in Unlikely Settings Children's Hospital Aligns with School Nurses: What is the need?
NASN School Nurse, May 2012
IPN COMMITTEE
JULY 2024 - JUNE 2025
Susan P. Andrews, DNP, RN, CNE, CPN Chair-Elect Nashville, TN
Julia Garcia, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC Emerging Leader Fellow Charleston, SC
Avis Johnson-Smith, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHS, FNP-BC, CNS, FAANP Albany, GA
Allegra Tasaki, MBA Senior Director of Marketing & Communications - PNCB Rockville, MD
Kathleen Schoemer, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC Oxford, MA
Joshua P Saylor, DNP, RN, CNL, CPN Nottingham, MD
Danielle A Sarik, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC Milton, DE
Jessica Peck, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL, FAANP, FAAN Friendswood, TX
Tomika S. Harris, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC Pearland, TX
Amanda B. Brown, PhD, RN, CPN, CNL, FAB Chair Jacksonville, FL
Jill Koss, MS, CCLS PNCB Board Liaison Forth Worth, TX
Lovey Reynolds, MSN, RN, CPN, CNE Chicago, IL
2024 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
Subject matter experts Pilot testers Special work groups Passionate ambassadors for certification PNCB volunteers give their time, enthusiasm, and expertise to make our credentials and CE programs top notch We are grateful for each and every volunteer Thank you for your support!
Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse
Practitioner Exam Committee
Patrick Neal Ahern, CPNP-AC/PC
Megan Marie Beckman, CPNP-AC
Karen Nicole Dorsch, CPNP-AC
Anna Gallagher, CPNP-AC
Kerith E. Hiatt, CPNP-AC
Cristina Coda Oliver, CPNP-AC
Max David Pizzo, CPNP-AC
Courtney L Porter, CPNP-AC/PC
Mark John Riccioni, CPNP-AC/PC
Stephanie Lynn Watts, CPN, CPNP-AC
Jennifer Lynn Weiner, CPNP-AC/PC
Elizabeth Macari Brothers, CPNP-AC
Sheilah Snyder, MD, FAAP
Certified Pediatric Nurse Exam Committee
Elizabeth Ann Allen, CPN, CPNP-PC
Aileen A. Barrett, CPN
Andrea Marie Correia, CPN
Jennifer Louise Detrick, CPN
Melody Ann Knoff, CPN
Amy Kathryn LeBailly, CPN
Yasmine Yvette Lopez, CPN
Siobhan Renea Nelson, CPN
Amy Fronduti Polcyn, CPN
Caroline Preisser, CPN
Nicole Marie Stewart, CPN
Tamara Lynn Tanner, CPN
Lindsey Nicole Tri, CPN, CPN
Sean Kevin D'Onofrio, CPN
Joy Okumu, CPN
April Rose Robinson, CPN
2024 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Exam Committee
Susan Elisabeth Beaird, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Sheyanne Chan, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Ingrid Guay Cook, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Elishia Lannette Featherston, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Jennie Rebecca Haney, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Kristel Lynette Hassler, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Beth Ann Heuer, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Donna L Patterson, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Kaitlyn Elise Rechenberg, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Scott David Meskimen, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Acute Care Pediatric Updates Committee
Arley Melissa Britton, CPNP-AC
Maureen Ann Madden, CPNP-AC
Michael Anthony Maymi, CPNP-AC
Molly Lauren Schulman, CPNP-AC/PC
Lindsey Wilson Shah, CPNP-AC
Lindsay Frances Underwood, CPNP-AC/PC
Emily M. Wells, CPNP-AC
Elizabeth Macari Brothers, CPNP-AC
Primary Care Pediatric Updates Committee
Laura Lisa Cervantes, CPNP-PC
Amy M Donegan, CPNP-PC
Ekomobong Essien, CPNP-PC
Samantha Lea Gardner, CPNP-PC
Kimberly Joo, CPNP-PC
Valerie Martinez, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Karen Walker Schwab, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Anne Lynn Derouin, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Exam Committee
Rachel Lyn Baird, CPNP-PC
Renee Marie Clarke-Hall, CPNP-PC
Nicole Fazio, CPNP-PC
Carolyn Elaine Hickman, CPNP-PC
Meagan Elizabeth Kane, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Miranda Valerie Keepers, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Tiffany Roberts Lanza, CPNP-PC
Celicia Williams Little, CPNP-PC
Amie Violet Merhege, CPNP-PC
Amanda Raffield Seeley, CPNP-PC
Christine Ann Symes, CPN, CPNP-PC
Sasha Alloyse Thompson, CPNP-AC/PC
Amanda Kaye Vickers, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Pharmacology Pediatric Updates Committee
Michelle Howard Bae, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Alison Wimberley Bray, CPNP-PC
Mary Agnes Gallagher, CPNP-PC
Brittany Kozy, CPNP-PC
Molly Anne Lalonde, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Ann Marie Paris, CPNP-PC
Teri Moser Woo, CPNP-PC
Sandra Jones, CPNP-PC
2024 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse
Practitioner Form Review Committee
Cassidy Ann Black, CPN, CPNP-AC/PC
Tasha Denise Bryant, CPNP-AC
Jenna Dobkin, CPNP-AC
Ruth Elizabeth (Beth) Fisher, CPNP-AC/PC
Kurt Freer, CPNP-AC
Sarah Jane Nembu, CPNP-AC
Bonnie Jean Stojadinovic, CPNP-AC/PC
Jocelyn Hoffman Woudstra, CPNP-AC
Certified Pediatric Nurse Form Review Committee
Andrianna Danae Broeman, CPN
Jennifer M. Casperson, CPN
Elizabeth June Casseday, CPN
Maria Cristina Blanco Da Costa, CPN
Donna Leigh Kilheeney, CPN
Jane Christina Parish, CPN
Janet M Prozzillo, CPN
Lydia Hope Rucker, CPN
Jennifer Leigh Seymour Farmer, CPN
Jennifer Ensign Wilson, CPN
Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse
Practitioner Form Review Committee
Sara Braley Copeland, CPNP-PC
Kristen Hope Etten, CPNP-PC
Kristin Lee Fritch, CPNP-PC
Keli Colleen Hansen, CPNP-AC/PC
Brittany Dayle Kronick, CPNP-PC
Van Hoang Nguyen, CPNP-PC
Ashleigh Marie Petrides, CPNP-PC
Danielle J Poulin, CPNP-PC
Kelly Ann Rexford-Hudson, CPNP-AC/PC
Kindall Louise Forrest Shuman, CPNP-PC
Marie Benincasa Smolenski, CPN, CPNP-PC
Damara Rhea Vasquez, CPNP-PC
2024 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse
Practitioner Standard Setting Committee
Kaitlin Danielle Alexander, CPN, CPNP-AC/PC
Anne Anderson, CPNP-AC/PC
Selina Broadaway, CPNP-AC
TaCorey Sanchez Campbell, CPN, CPNP-AC
Samantha Druckman, CPNP-AC
Taryn Hamer, CPNP-AC/PC
Laura Manuela Trevino Lozano, CPNP-AC
Collin Robert Miller, CPNP-AC
Laurette Elizabeth Rivers, CPNP-AC/PC, PMHS
Carrie C. Watt, CPNP-AC/PC
Primary Care Content Outline Advisory Group
Lorraine Ruth Barton, CPNP-PC
Janice E Brooker, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Sara Braley Copeland, CPNP-PC
Mary Agnes Gallagher, CPNP-PC
Van Hoang Nguyen, CPNP-PC
Danielle J Poulin, CPNP-PC
Harriott Greer Silliman, CPNP-PC
Marie Benincasa Smolenski, CPN, CPNP-PC
Natalie R. Van Waning, CPNP-PC
2024 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
External Item Writers
Samar Mohsen Ashmawi, CPNP-PC
Julie Elizabeth Bair, CPN
Colleen Rosemary Ballbach, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Ruth Marina Baltodano, CPN
Mary-Margaret Baysden, CPN
Hayley Morgan Bee, CPN, CPNP-AC
Arielle Binsky, CPN, CPNP-PC
Lindsey Elizabeth Bird, CPNP-AC
Jodiey Annalynn Bondurant, CPNP-AC/PC
Lanee Kennedi Boyd, CPN
Maria Brnjic, CPNP-PC
Gloria Bunn, CPN
Elizabeth Burgess, CPNP-AC
Shelley Ann Burke, CPN
Taylor Victoria Burton, CPN
Lindsey Miller Calandra, CPNP-PC
Kelly Allison Carlquist, CPN
Kiften Stephens Carroll, CPNP-AC
Rebecca Ann Carson, CPNP-AC/PC
Melissa Jane Chan, CPNP-PC
Nathan Y Chang, CPNP-AC
Christyn Green Chase, CPNP-PC
Brittany Paige Christiansen, CPNP-AC/PC
Joanne E Christopher-Hines, CPN
Lauri Lynn Comstock, CPN
Cathrine Ann Corwin, CPNP-AC
Megan Sara Cuneo, CPN
Lucas Briant Daugherty, CPN
Amanda Marie Dimas, CPN
Amy W. Donaldson, CPNP-AC
Elyssa Marie Drouillard Peters, CPNP-AC/PC
Jennifer Durbin, CPN
Darshi Wickrama Edirisooriya, CPNP-PC
Verenis Estevez, CPN
Allison Fallon, CPN
Debbie L Farrell, CPNP-AC/PC
Tiffany Dannielle Folks, CPNP-PC
Viia D. Anderson, CPN, CPNP-PC
Amanda Kay Arens, CPNP-AC/PC
Jenna Caroline Gimre, CPN
Sheena Gonzalez, CPNP-PC
Janelle A Guentter, CPN
Elizabeth Ruth Gunckle, CPNP-PC
Jennifer Lynn Helman, CPNP-AC/PC
Virginia Margaret Helms, BSN CPN
Michelle Sylvia High, CPN
Kathryn Elizabeth Holliday, CPNP-PC
Suman George John, CPN
Karen Michelle Johnson CPN
Lynn Williams Kalhagen, CPN
Anastacia Jean Keenan, CPNP-PC
Nicole Marie Koepke, CPNP-PC
Jenna Julia Lang, CPN, CPNP-AC
Amanda Joy Lee, CPNP-AC
Christy Ann Leyland, CPNP-AC
Magen Liles, CPN
Jillian Clarissa Smith Longway, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Caitlin Leigh Marion, CPN
Rachel Dianne Marquart, CPN
Ashleah Martinez, CPNP-AC
Candace Lee Mayle, CPNP-AC
Jessica Merkert, CPN
Chasity Lankford Mullins, CPN
Sarah Karyn Myer, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Kathryn N Nelson, CPNP-AC/PC, PMHS
Jill Nusbaum, CPN
Mary Jean Ohns, CPNP-AC/PC
Courtney Orelup, CPN
Allison Rose Palisch, CPNP-AC/PC
Hannah Elizabeth Pascucci, CPNP-AC/PC
Hetal M. Patel, CPNP-PC
Griselda Quia, CPN
Jennifer Susan Rackley, CPNP-AC
2024 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
Christie Lynn Ramirez, CPNP-PC
Linda Williams Ramsay, CPN
Cecilie Cathrine Richardsen, CPN
Dianne Richoux, CPN
Elizabeth Riley, CPNP-AC
Lindsay Mayfield Rohan, CPNP-PC
Brandy Nicole Rushing, CPN
Melanie Lynne Scala, CPNP-AC
Melanie Anne Schock, CPN
Amy Lynn Scofield, CPNP-PC
Brianna Rae Seeley, CPNP-PC
Elissa Marie Singson, CPN, CPNP-AC
Tiffany Elaine Smith, CPN
Virginia Ann Smith, CPN
Kaitlin Renee Sobilo, CPNP-AC/PC
Charlotte Krystyn Stocking, CPNP-AC
Haley Dianne Stoll, CPNP-AC/PC
Katherine Marie Taylor, CPNP-AC/PC
Margaret Erin Tepe, CPNP-PC
Kimberly Adler Thompson, CPNP-PC
Maryann Patricia Valcourt, CPNP-PC
Heather Marie VanDongen Trimmer, CPNP-AC/PC
Natalie Marie Weatherred, CPNP-PC
Lauren Ashley Wegrowski, CPN
Debra Dawn Westra, CPN
Kyli Riehl Whitehead, CPNP-PC
Danielle Nicole Wood, CPNP-AC
Jean Marie Young, PMHS
Emily Marie Zielinski, CPNP-PC
2024 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
Item Writer Workshop Participants
Inger Anthony, CPNP-PC
Loren Katie Ashby, CPN
Ashley Elizabeth Barber, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Kaitlin Charlotte Borelli, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Ashley Casella, CPN
Nicholas Patrick Comeau, CPNP-AC/PC
William Woodfin Crosby, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Lisa Marie Darwin, CPNP-AC/PC
Catherine M. Dierkes, CPNP-AC
Elizabeth D. Dixon, CPNP-PC
Sharyn Renee Flippo, CPNP-PC
Elizabeth R. Foden, CPN
Brittany Grogan, CPN
Allison Marie Henkels, CPN
Kara Marie Hildebrandt, CPNP-AC
Samantha Elyse Hoffman, CPNP-PC
Lauren Anne Indelicato, CPNP-AC/PC
Henna Shaban Kabani, CPNP-PC
Marni Kellogg, CPN
Kathleen A Kent, CPNP-PC
Stephanie McRae Key, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Wendy Seto Leung, CPNP-PC
Laura Jill Littlejohn, CPNP-PC
Erika Magallanes, CPN
Kiah Lin Marcotte, CPN
Christine Nicole Mayer, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Tiffany Monique Minor, CPN
Keziah Wanjiku Mwangi, CPNP-AC/PC
Alissa Danielle Nelson, CPN
Hyun Ah Oh, CPN
Shripriya Mohan O'Neill, CPNP-PC
Ashley Ruth Owens, CPN
Whitney Lyles Poplin, CPNP-AC
Ashley Cristine Powell, CPN
Belinda Ramirez, CPN
Patricia Marie Ann Sarver, CPN
Brittany Anne Siller, CPNP-PC
Elena M Smith, CPNP-PC
Ann Elizabeth Thulin, CPN
Jennifer Lin Uzzell, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Katy Walthall, CPN
Lanetra Ann Wiley, CPNP-PC
Patricia Ann Wills Bagnato, CPNP-PC
Cheryl Rebecca Wolfenbarger, CPN
Amber Christine Wright, CPNP-PC, PMHS
2024 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
PNCB recognizes the following Certified Pediatric Nurses and Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioners who serve as CPN Certification Champions all through the year Champions are enthusiastic supporters and mentors of certification They encourage colleagues to seek the CPN credential by promoting the value of nursing certification, recertification, and competency development
Adriana Castaneda Solorzano
Aileen A. Barrett
Alexandra Fontaine
Alexandra Trujillo
Alicia Ann Crabb
Allison Marie Henkels
Alyssa Vilda
Amanda C Bryant
Amanda Dennis Dickerson
Amanda Joyce Marino
Amanda Marie Horsley
Amanda Rae Grantham
Amy Lee Serfas
Amy Michelle Krupa
Ana Carolina Bandin
Andrea Elena Anguiano
Andrea Kim Cabrera
Andrea Marie Correia
Andrea Perry Little
Andrew Simon Kosko
Angel Hope Swartz
Angela Dee Baldonado
Anna Jacob
Anne Marie Caveness
Areial Frances Skye McNeil
Ashley Nicole Arehart
Cathleen S. Opperman
Charity Markham Gates
Charolette Eunettar Jones
Chelsea Adel Hobson
Cheri Kay Duran
Christina Agnes Dooley
Christina Marie Rausch
Christina Marie Wilbur
Christine Louise Tolliver
Christopher James Tucker
Claire Elizabeth Mackes
Colleen Christl Grose
Covey Caroline Hinzmann
Dana Michelle Branch
Danielle Holmes
Debra B. Morgenstern
Debra G. Saywers
Debra S. Davis
Delaney Guadarrama
DeRhonda Dossett
Diane Bonet
Donna Kathleen Bigani
Eileen Patricia Filiciotto
Elizabeth Ann White
Elizabeth F Yankello
Jacob Joseph Harmon
Jacqueline C. Zeman
James Ryan Taylor
Janna Kral Berg
Jemima Gallardo
Jennifer Aileen Garvey
Jennifer Ann Jachimiec
Jennifer Ann McKeever
Jennifer Ann Pazirandeh
Jennifer Houghtaling
Jennifer Lauren Faulk
Jennifer Leigh Seymour Farmer
Jennifer Lynn Blackman
Jennifer Lynn Holland
Jennifer Marie Kluemper
Jennifer Nobles
Jennifer Suzanne Volk
Jenny Starr Troyer
Bailey Rowe Cochrum
Bernadette Theresa Lenning
Blair Santos Hrdlicka
Bonnie Gail Groeneveld
Brandi Owen Meacham
Bridgette Celeste Casserly
Brittany Lynn Youngblood
Bryana Lyn Reiter
Cami Sue Perry
Carmen Navea Urbayan
Cassandra Jean Morris
Catherine Sun Sin
Elizabeth June Casseday
Ellen Marie Richards
Ericka Castilletti
Erin Duby
Erin Linn Plummer
Faith Elizabeth Bell
Frances Ann Garza
Hala Kebbas Vos
Heather Theresa Humphery
Henry Ly
Honey Lynn Ebbitt
Hope Marie Harris
Jackelyn Noreen Lutes
Jessica Erin Herrick Brunsman
Jessica M. Martinez
Jessica Rose Raymond
Jimmi Dixon Amick
Jin Weng
Joanna Leigh Lynch
Joanne Ivette Mellen
Joanne M Amick
Jodi Lynn Gwirtz
Joshua Legault
Joshua T. Evans
Joyce Ridgeway Foresman-Capuzzi
Judilyn Arena
Julia L. Baskin
Julie Trueax
Kaela Lyn Appleman
Karen Ann Schnall
Kari Alexandra Holowiak
Kari J Stansbury
Karina V Austreich
2024 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
CPN Certification Champions
Karlie Smelser
Katherine Zlotek Dezotelle
Kathleen Marie Monforto
Kathy Xiong
Katie P. Tighe
Katura Palacious
Kayla Shannon
Kellee Hewlett Mudrow
Kelly Ann Carlson Eberbach
Kesley Ann Ford-Ramos
Kimberly Jo Priest
Kimberly Zalewski
Kristen Kay McCrae
Kristen Lee Roberts
Kristen Marie Whitehead
Kristin Allyne
Kristin Gale Miller
Kristin Leigh Allender
Kylee McFadden
Lari Denise Neal
Laura Ann Brown
Laura Ann Hoefakker
Layla Naumann
Leslie Kathryn Huntington
Lianna Mashkovich
Lila Dian Lee
Linda K Zickafoose
Lisa Christine Lawton
Lisa Marie Yakub
Maureen Davis Chin
Meghan M. Ryan
Melina Monique West
Melissa Ann Welker
Melodye Faythe Neal
Meredith Strickland
Michell Beatrice Garcia
Michelle Ann Jeski
Michelle Johnson
Michelle Laurio Roark
Michelle LeJeune Langley
Michelle Sexton Kumm
Miranda Mae Rector
Miriam Rachel Battista
Monica Christine Stier
Natalie Goldman-Merrit
Nicole Ellen Crouch
Nicole Paige Motley
Patricia Lynn Sirwaitis
Patricia Marie Ann Sarver
Patricia Reaver
Patrick Madley
Rachel Hannah John
Rachel Joy Troost
Rachel Marie Jacobs
Raulin D Feria
Rebecca Ann Atherton
Rebecca Irene Rodriguez
Sarah Clark
Sarah D. Shute
Sarah Kaiser
Shana Marie Ogle
Shannon R. Pyburn
Lisa Murrill Ezell
Lori Elizabeth Nester
Lori Jo Neptun
Luningning A. Lirazan
Malary Rose Vigil
Mara Carrie Lechner
Marissa Lemley Brown
Mary Elizabeth Sizer
Mary Helen Hilderbrandt
Rhonda Kay Morrow
Roberta Niland
Rosa Linette Leal
Rosalyn Machel Davis
Rose Marie Feudale
Ruchoma A. Domosh
Sallie Heard Cole
Samantha Williams
Sara Myers
Sarah Begley
Sharron Hollingsworth
Sharyn Linn Townsend
Shayna Ellen Codrey
Shea Ellen Long
Sheila Maria Prynkiewicz
Sim Ann Hood
Stacy Lynn Stenglein
Stacye Lynn Osborn
Stephanie Lynn Soos
Stephanie Ratzke
Stephen Michael Goux
Sue Anne Everett Pilgreen
Susan C. McInerney
Suzanne M. Weghorn
Tami Lynn Kitchen
Tera Chanee Holland
Timothy M. Nevinger
Tippy Ladonna Moore-Ventress
Tracy Elaine Robinson
Tracy Savitz
Tracy Sue Lowerre
Valerie Jean McIntyre
Vivian N Okakpu
Waleska Augustin
Wendy Hardiman Hardiman
Zarah Alison Lewis
2024 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
PNCB Board of Directors
Amanda Vickers, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC, PMHS, Chair, CPNP-PC-at-Large Representative
Scott Meskimen, MSN, CPNP-PC, PMHS, Chair-Elect / Treasurer, PMHS-at-Large Representative
Sandra Jones, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, Secretary, CPNP-PC-at-Large Representative
Beth Bolick, DNP, APRN, PPCNP-BC, CPNP-AC, FAAN, CPNP-AC Faculty-at-Large Representative
Elizabeth Brothers, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC, CPNP-AC-at-Large Representative
Anne Derouin, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHS, FAANP, CPNP-PC-Faculty-at-Large Representative
Sean D'Onofrio, MSN, APRN, CNS, ACCNS-P, CCRN, CPN, CPN-at-Large Representative
Jill Koss, MS, CCLS, Public Member
Joy Okumu, DNP, RN, CPN, CPN-at-Large Representative
April R Robinson, BSN, RN, CPN, CPN-at-Large Representative
Sheilah Snyder, MD, FAAP, Pediatrician-at-Large Representative
Jamie Wiggins, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, CPN, Nurse Executive-at-Large Representative
IPN Committee
Amanda B. Brown, PhD, RN, CPN, CNL, FAB, Committee Chair
Susan P. Andrews, DNP, RN, CNE, CPN, Committee Chair-Elect
Julia Garcia, DNP, CPNP-PC, Emerging Leader Fellow
Tomika S Harris, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC
Avis Johnson-Smith, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC, PMHS, FNP-BC, CNS, FAANP
Jill Koss, MS, CCLS, PNCB Board Liaison
Jessica Peck, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL, FAANP, FAAN
Lovey Reynolds, MSN, RN, CPN, CNE
Danielle A Sarik, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC, FAAN
Joshua P Saylor, DNP, RN, CNL, CPN
Kathleen Schoemer, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC
About the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)
PNCB is the largest and most essential organization for the certification, continuing education, and competency development of nursing professionals who provide care for children, adolescents, and young adults Established in 1975, PNCB currently certifies more than 56,000 nursing professionals holding one of our four credentials: Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC), Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC), and Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist (PMHS). We're passionate about the positive impact our services have on nurses, children, and families. Explore all we offer at www.pncb.org.