PNCB FY2024 Annual Report

Annual Report Fiscal Year 2024 October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024

A Healthier World One Child At A Time.

Certifications

Certificates & Microcredentials

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 03

A Message from PNCB’s Board Chair and CEO

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Exam Statistics

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PNCB Strategic Plan

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FY24 Snapshot

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New! ACTivate Launched!

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Supporting Faculty & Students

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PNCB Working For You

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Research & Publications

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Awards & Scholarships

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No Pass, No Pay Program

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging & Accessibility

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Continuing Education Updates

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Career Center & Storefront

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Board of Directors

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Institute of Pediatric Nursing Committee

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Volunteer Recognition

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 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

Behavioral Health Competency Program Based on results of the FY23 Behavioral

a review of exam content and continuing education modules to ensure fairness and enhance credibility.

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.

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

Complete at your pace, over several days or within 3 months

Minimal renewal requirements

Grow in your current role or build toward a new one

Offered by a leading and respected organization

Cost-effective learning option

State of the art learning experience

Marketable achievement

Demonstrate your commitment to continuous learning

Approach your employer for support with a customizable justification letter

Learn more: www.pncb.org/activate

Applicable only to the microcredential program: Digital badge awarded upon completion Minimal renewal requirements

Certificate and Microcredential

frequently asked questions 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.

Certificate and Microcredential

frequently asked questions 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.

Certificate and Microcredential

frequently asked questions 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.

Certificate and Microcredential

frequently asked questions 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.

Certificate and Microcredential

frequently asked questions 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 "You Belong" DEIB in Action Award

Keisha Lockhart, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNM AfterBirth LLC Abbeville, SC

Anyang Dai, RN, BSN, CEN, CPN UC Davis Medical Center Children’s Surgery Center (CSC) Sacramento, CA

Children’s Health’s Nurse Residency Program (NRP), Nursing Excellence Children's Medical Center Dallas Dallas, TX

2024 Investing in Pediatric Nursing Diversity RN Student Scholarship

2024 PNCB-SPN Conference Scholarship

Simranjot Mann The College of New Jersey Ewing Township, NJ

Samantha Turner, PhD, RN, CPN Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA

2024 PNCB-NAPNP Empowering Professional Diversity PNP Student Scholarship

Jiosajandy Garcia-Reyna University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE

Emma Jagasia MSN, MPH, RN Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Baltimore, MD

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.

This pioneering, award-winning employer program helps nurses earn the gold standard in pediatric RN certification!

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

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.

Strategic plan 2022-2027 goal #2:

Coming Soon!

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.

Ongoing!

Ongoing!

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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

Scott Meskimen, MSN, CPNP-PC, PMHS Chair-Elect/Treasurer PMHS-at-Large Representative Eldridge, IA

Sandra Jones, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC Secretary CPNP-PC-at-Large Representative Lakeland, TN

Beth Bolick, DNP, APRN, PPCNP-BC, CPNP-AC, FAAN CPNP-AC Faculty-at-Large Representative Estero, FL

Elizabeth Brothers, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC CPNP-AC-at-Large Representative Jacksonville, FL

Anne Derouin, DNP, APRN, CPNPPC, PMHS, FAANP CPNP-PC-Faculty-at-Large Representative Durham, NC

Sean D’Onofrio, MSN, RN, CNS, ACCNS-P, CCRN, CPN CPN-at-Large Representative Atlanta, GA

Jill Koss, MS, CCLS Public Member Fort Worth, TX

Joy Okumu, BSN, RN, CPN CPN-at-Large Representative Champaign, IL

April R. Robinson, BSN, RN, CPN CPN-at-Large Representative Little Rock, AR

Sheilah Snyder, MD, FAAP Pediatrician-at-Large Representative Omaha, NE

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 (APGNN) 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

Amanda B. Brown, PhD, RN, CPN, CNL, FAB Chair Jacksonville, FL

Susan P. Andrews, DNP, RN, CNE, CPN Chair-Elect Nashville, TN

Julia Garcia, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC Emerging Leader Fellow Charleston, SC

Tomika S. Harris, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC Pearland, TX

Avis Johnson-Smith, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHS, FNP-BC, CNS, FAANP Albany, GA

Jessica Peck, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL, FAANP, FAAN Friendswood, TX

Lovey Reynolds, MSN, RN, CPN, CNE Chicago, IL

Danielle A. Sarik, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC Milton, DE

Joshua P. Saylor, DNP, RN, CNL, CPN Nottingham, MD

Kathleen Schoemer, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC Oxford, MA

Jill Koss, MS, CCLS PNCB Board Liaison Forth Worth, TX

Allegra Tasaki, MBA Senior Director of Marketing & Communications - PNCB Rockville, MD

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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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 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 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

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 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

Sarah Clark Sarah D. Shute Sarah Kaiser Shana Marie Ogle Shannon R. Pyburn 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.