PNP Corner

Our editorial advisory board member Donna Hallas, , PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, highlights an article published in the March issue of Contemporary Pediatrics.

Walker and Harris emphasize the importance of early hearing loss detection, screening, and intervention to support optimal child development.

Karen Y. Capusan, DNP, CPNP-PC, explored RSV’s shifting epidemiology, seasonal trends, and new vaccines’ role in reducing hospitalizations at the 2025 NAPNAP National Conference.

At the 2025 NAPNAP Conference in Chicago, Jessica Spruit, DNP, CPNP-AC, FAANP, discussed the AAP's first clinical practice guideline on opioid prescribing.

Bobbie Monaco, MSN, CPNP-PC, provided a recap of her NAPNAP session regarding period poverty, and called for continued advocacy and awareness in the United States and globally.

Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, comments on the ongoing measles outbreaks and encourages advocation for vaccines and accurate information.

Mary Koslap-Petraco, DNP, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, FAANP, highlighted key updates on influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines at the 2025 NAPNAP National Conference.

A nurse-led intervention increased HPV vaccination rates among Hispanic adolescents in a rural North Carolina clinic, according to research presented at the 2025 NAPNAP conference.

Early anxiety screening in pediatric primary care improves detection, outcomes, and access to mental health support starting at age 8.

Mary Koslap-Petraco highlighted the need to address vaccine hesitancy, catch up on immunizations, and build trust with parents at the 2025 NAPNAP National Conference on Pediatric Health Care.

At the 2025 NAPNAP National Conference, Maureen Madden, DNP, CPNP-AC, CCRN, FCCM, FAAN, explained why the yearly conference is important for both providers and pediatric patients.

Mary Koslap-Petraco, DNP, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, FAANP, reacts to the recent cancelations of the ACIP and VRBPAC and comments on the potential down stream effects.

At the 2025 NAPNAP National Conference, Maureen Madden, DNP, CPNP-AC, CCRN, FCCM, FAAN, provides the key takeaways and recommendations for glycemic control guidance, updated in 2024.

A presentation at the 46th National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) conference explored the role of biologics in pediatric care, their applications in various conditions, and safety considerations for clinicians.

A quick look into some of the top sessions occurring at the NAPNAP National Conference, being held from March 10-13, 2025 in Chicago, IL.

Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, breaks down key highlights of the latest double issue of Contemporary Pediatrics.

Nurse practitioner Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN offers her thoughts on the recent FDA approval of GSK's meningococcal ABCWY vaccine.

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Nurse practitioner Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN underscores how critical simple, but factual, conversations can be with parents when it comes to pediatric care.

Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, highlights the latest issue of Contemporary Pediatrics.

Donna Hallas, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, highlights key takeaways from our October Vaccine issue of Contemporary Pediatrics.

In her September 2024 article, Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, highlights the potential of digital health tools to improve care for pediatric mental health, obesity, and medically complex conditions.

Donna Hallas PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP FAAN, highlights the August issue of our journal with commentary and recommendations.

Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, shares her thoughts on the July 2024 issue of Contemporary Pediatrics.

The first thought that emerges is: how can we, as strong and persistent advocates for children and health equity, effectively remove barriers for accessing care that is driven by a dependency on financial resources?

Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, shares her thoughts on the latest issue of Contemporary Pediatrics and how these articles can be utilized in the everyday practice of PNPs.

Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, highlights the April 2024 issue of Contemporary Pediatrics.

Donna Hallas, PhD, CPNP, PPCNP-BC, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, shares her thoughts on the latest issue of Contemporary Pediatrics.

Donna Hallas shares her perspectives on the most recent issue of Contemporary Pediatrics.

Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, offers her perspective on the latest articles from the November/December issue of Contemporary Pediatrics.