Dear Alabama NAPNAP Members,
April is shaping up to be an exciting and meaningful month for our chapter, and we are grateful for your continued engagement, leadership, and advocacy on behalf of children and families across Alabama.
The Alabama NAPNAP Chapter grant opportunity is still open through April 24. This is a wonderful opportunity to support evidence‑based practice or quality improvement projects that strengthen child health in our state. Mini‑grants of up to $500 are available to support projects that can be completed within one year and demonstrate a clear, measurable impact. Eligible applicants include Alabama NAPNAP members who are PNP students currently enrolled in a graduate program or practicing PNPs caring for children in Alabama. If you have an idea for an EBP or QI project, we strongly encourage you to submit an application. We would love to support your work and help bring your ideas to life.
Our Spring Into Practice CE Series is in full swing. Be sure to check out our current offerings and take advantage of the opportunity to earn free continuing education along the way. See details below, and don’t miss these engaging learning opportunities.
We also hope you will join us for our upcoming Alabama NAPNAP Member Meeting on April 15 at 12:30pm on Zoom. We truly want to see you there. This meeting will include important updates about upcoming board vacancies, opportunities for chapter leadership, and events planned for the coming months. Your voice, ideas, and involvement shape the future of our chapter, and we hope you will plan to attend. Access the Zoom link here.
As we look ahead, we want to share that several Alabama NAPNAP board positions will be opening soon. Please be on the lookout for upcoming communications detailing these vacancies and the application process. We encourage members who are interested in leadership, advocacy, and advancing the work of our chapter to consider serving.
In celebration news, we are proud to announce that the Alabama chapter has been recognized by NAPNAP as the Small Chapter of the Year. We are deeply honored to receive this award and grateful for the incredible work, dedication, and collaboration of our members. This recognition reflects your commitment to advocacy, professional excellence, and improving the health of children and families across our state.
Thank you for all that you do to support our chapter and the pediatric community we serve. We look forward to connecting with you this month and continuing this important work together.
Warm regards,
Staci A. Simmons
President, Alabama NAPNAP
