Alabama NAPNAP

Dear Alabama NAPNAP Members,

We're kicking off March with excitement as several of our members prepare to head to Pittsburgh for this year’s national NAPNAP conference. If you are planning to attend, please let us know. Nothing would make us happier than gathering our Alabama members together, sharing energy, exchanging ideas, and representing our chapter with pride.

We’re also thrilled to announce the 2026 Alabama NAPNAP Chapter Grant Opportunity. Our chapter is offering mini‑grants of up to $500 to support projects that strengthen child health across our state, focusing on evidence‑based practice or quality improvement initiatives that can be completed within one year and show a clear, measurable impact. Up to two grants will be awarded this cycle, with recipients sharing a brief update next spring. Eligible applicants include AL NAPNAP members who are PNP students currently enrolled in a graduate program or practicing PNPs providing care to children in Alabama. If you have a project that can move child health forward, we would love to support your work — just apply using this link! The deadline is April 24.

Right on the heels of that excitement comes our Spring CE Series. We have a fantastic lineup of speakers ready to bring you engaging, quick-hit learning during our virtual Lunch and Learn sessions. Fresh perspectives, practical pearls, and plenty of inspiration are coming your way. Stay tuned for details — you will not want to miss what we have planned.

This month also brings important advocacy opportunities. Senate Bill 9 would rename the Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act as the Vivian Davis Figures Clean Indoor Air Act and expand the definition of prohibited smoking to include vaping in enclosed public places. House Bill 32 strengthens child passenger safety by updating age and weight guidelines for restraint systems and increasing violation penalties. These bills directly affect the health and safety of the children we serve. I encourage you to take a few moments to contact your legislators and voice your support. Our collective advocacy makes a real difference.

And finally, March is a month of celebration because of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Week! To every PNP in our chapter — we see you, and we celebrate you. Your clinical excellence, resilience, and steady compassion uplift families, transform outcomes, and strengthen communities. You advocate fiercely, lead boldly, and care deeply. Thank you for being the heartbeat of pediatric healthcare in Alabama.

With gratitude,

Staci A. Simmons

President, Alabama Chapter of NAPNAP

Get ready for a fresh season of learning with our Spring CE Series. We’re bringing you a dynamic lineup of virtual sessions covering professionalism, ethics in pediatric healthcare, asthma management, PANDAS, and pediatric oral health in rural care settings. These "Lunch and Learn" style virtual events will offer practical takeaways you can immediately put into action.

Mark your calendars for the following dates, all sessions at 12pm: 3/25, 4/2, 4/23, 5/7, and 5/21.

Stay tuned for full details and registration information. We can’t wait to learn with you this spring!

Our Spring Member Meeting is right around the corner on April 15, and we’d love for you to be part of it. This is your chance to catch up on everything happening within Alabama NAPNAP, from current initiatives to exciting new programs taking shape behind the scenes.

We’ll also be highlighting upcoming leadership opportunities for those interested in getting more involved. Whether you’re curious about serving on a committee, exploring chapter leadership, or simply wanting to learn how your strengths can support our mission, this meeting is the perfect place to start.

Come connect, learn, share ideas, and help shape the future of our chapter. Stay tuned for more details. We can’t wait to see you there!

This month, we're proud to feature Sara Ewert! Find out more on our socials!

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