Dear Alabama NAPNAP Members,
As May begins, we pause to honor the heart of our profession during National Nurses Week, 5/6–5/12. First and foremost, we are nurses. Regardless of title or advanced role, our work as nurse practitioners is grounded in the nursing values of compassion, advocacy, holistic care, and partnership with patients and families. As pediatric NPs, we bring this nursing lens into advanced clinical practice, leadership, education, and systems-level change, improving outcomes for children and families across Alabama.
That shared nursing foundation is also what fuels our commitment to professional service and leadership within NAPNAP. We are currently seeking volunteers to serve on the Alabama NAPNAP Chapter Executive Board for the following positions:
- President-Elect - 3-year term: 1 year as President-Elect, 1 year as President, 1 year as Immediate Past President
- Secretary – 2-year term
- Legislative Co-Chair – 2-year term
- Continuing Education Chair – 1-year term
- Continuing Education Co-Chair – 2-year term
- Social Media Chair – 2-year term
- Membership Co-Chair – 2-year term
- Community Engagement Co-Chair – 2-year term
These roles offer a little bit of everything, including leadership development, collaboration with colleagues across the state, advocacy efforts, and opportunities to shape the future of our chapter. If you have questions about the responsibilities or time commitment for any role, please reach out to us at napnap.al@gmail.com. Nominations will close on May 15, after which an election will be held. Newly elected board members will begin service in July, and most positions are a two-year commitment. We need you, and your willingness to serve makes a meaningful difference. Nominate yourself or someone else HERE!
We invite you to join us for our two remaining sessions of the Spring Into Practice CE Series on May 7 and May 21. These events offer high-quality content along with the opportunity to earn continuing education at no cost. See below for more details. Register here.
Thank you for your continued engagement with Alabama NAPNAP and for the essential work you do every day as pediatric nurse practitioners. We look forward to connecting with you during Nurses Week and throughout the month of May.
Warm regards,
Staci A. Simmons
President, Alabama NAPNAP
