NAPNAP Election Results 2015 - Congratulations from Melnic

The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) recently announced the 2015 Executive Board and Nominations Committee members elected to serve for 2015-2016.  Jill Gilliland, President of Melnic Consulting Group, shared that "there was an exceptional group of members who ran for office  in this year's national election and we appreciate and admire all those who dedicate their time and effort into NAPNAP and the advancement of healthcare.

Congratulations to the following members elected to serve:  

President-elect:
Laura Searcy, MN, APRN, PPCNP-BC

Secretary:
Jessica Peck, DNP, RN, MSN, CPNP-PC, CNE,CNL

Members-at-large:
Beth Bolick, DNP, PPCNP-BC, CPNP-AC
Julie Creaden, MSN, CPNP-PC
Christina Rickenback, MSN, APRN, CPNP

Nominations Committee member:
Hannah Pressler, DNP, PNP-BC, AFN-BC

Newly elected officers begin their terms on July 1, 2015.

Find out more about the NAPNAP and visit the NAPNAP Career Guide today!

To inquire about these jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com

Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners | Melnic Sponsorship

Melnic Proudly Sponsored the AFPNP Member Meeting at NAPNAP 2015!

In support of nursing education and as strong advocates of innovative nursing faculty, Melnic Consulting Group was proud to sponsor the Association of Faculties PNP meeting at the 2015 NAPNAP Conference.  Melnic was honored to sponsor the AFPNP Member meeting for the fifth year in a row.  Jill Gilliland, president of Melnic Consulting Group says "we recognize how much time, energy, patience and passion nursing faculty members devote toward teaching our current and future pediatric advanced practice nursing providers. Because of them, the nursing profession continues to advance, and new pediatric nurse practitioners have the opportunity to learn and grow in a positive environment."

Congratulations to Jan Odiaga, DNP, CPNP winner of Melnic Consulting Group's "Special PNP Student Lunch" that was raffled off at the AFPNP Member meeting.  Jan is an instructor at Rush University in the Women Children and Family Nursing program.  Melnic Consulting Group will provide a very special lunch for Jan and her students at Rush University.

Melnic Consulting Group is the only nationwide search firm specializing in the recruitment of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners...helping to make career dreams come true for your nursing students.  We look forward to supporting the career needs of advanced practice providers!  View PNP Jobs »

Schedule a Career Strategy Session for Your Students

Melnic Consulting Group holds career strategy sessions at nursing schools across the country to prepare students for their pediatric advanced practice careers. President Jill Gilliland shares tips on developing your network, updating your PNP resume, preparing for PNP interviews, and landing the ideal Pediatric Nurse Practitioner job. Sessions are free and can be held virtually or in-person. 

Schedule a Session Today!  The 2015 calendar is quickly filling up.

To inquire about these jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com

Melnic DNP Student Scholarship Award | NAPNAP 2015

Congratulations Kathleen Mueller - Melnic DNP Student Scholarship Award Winner! NAPNAP 2015!

Melnic Consulting Group is happy to extend our congratulations to Kathleen Mueller, recipient of the second annual Melnic DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) Student Scholarship Award for NAPNAP 2015! The Award was presented to Kathleen at the Awards Breakfast at the 2015 NAPNAP Conference held in Las Vegas last week.  The DNP Student Scholarship is a $2,000 Award that includes a $750 grant for educational expenses, and registration, hotel and travel reimbursement for the 2015 NAPNAP Conference.

Kathleen is currently enrolled in the DNP Program at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.  She has been a Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for the past seventeen years with extensive experience working with pediatric patients with weight challenges, promoting healthy lifestyles in the pediatric patient and supporting breastfeeding families.  Prior to her primary care experience, Kathleen worked in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, mother/baby units and with neonatal and pediatric developmental clinics and programs.


Melnic is so pleased to support Kathleen’s continuing education and professional development with this Award.  Best wishes, Kathleen, for continued success in your nursing career as you pursue your doctorate!


Melnic Consulting Group proudly supports the career growth of advanced practice providers.  Please contact us for complimentary Resume Reviews, PNP Jobs, Career Coaching, and More!

To apply for the 2016 Melnic DNP Scholarship Award please check the NAPNAP website.

To inquire about these jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com

Melnic Sponsors AFPNP Meeting at NAPNAP 2015

Melnic Proudly Sponsors the AFPNP Member Meeting at NAPNAP 2015!

In support of nursing education and as strong advocates of innovative nursing faculty, Melnic Consulting Group is proud to sponsor the Association or Faculties PNP meeting at the upcoming 2015 NAPNAP Conference.  We recognize how much time, energy, patience and passion nursing faculty members devote toward teaching our current and future pediatric advanced practice nursing providers. Because of them, the nursing profession continues to advance, and new pediatric nurse practitioners have the opportunity to learn and grow in a positive environment.


Melnic Consulting Group is the only nationwide search firm specializing in the recruitment of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners...helping to make career dreams come true for your nursing students.  We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas!  View PNP Jobs »

Conference Highlights 

With so much going on at the 2015 NAPNAP Conference, you will want to mark your calendars for these exciting events.  Those marked with an asterisk (*) are ticketed events.
 
Wednesday, March 11th
AFPNP Member Meeting
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Hope to see you there. Save room for some tasty afternoon snacks on us!

Opening Reception, Exhibit Hall 
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Stop by booth #300 and enter to win up to $500 in the Melnic Jackpot Giveaway!

Thursday, March 12th
*NAPNAP Awards Breakfast
7:30 am - 8:30 am
We'll announce the winner of Melnic's DNP Scholarship Award!
*Ticketed Event

Friday, March 13th 
Melnic Presents - Session 328
3:40 pm - 4:40 pm "Principles of Leadership: Journey to a Satisfying Career"
Melnic Consulting Group will facilitate a panel of hospital and clinic based nurse practitioners with both formal and informal leadership experience to share their stories and answer questions. Whether you are a new grad or an experienced nurse practitioner, work in a hospital or a clinic, you will benefit from this discussion on how to build leadership skills to impact your performance and ultimately attain success and satisfaction in your career.

*2015 Student Reception 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
PNP students, preceptors, and faculty are invited to attend a reception in their honor.

Schedule a Career Strategy Session for Your Students

Melnic Consulting Group holds career strategy sessions at nursing schools across the country to prepare students for their pediatric advanced practice careers. President Jill Gilliland shares tips on developing your network, updating your PNP resume, preparing for PNP interviews, and landing the ideal Pediatric Nurse Practitioner job. Sessions are free and can be held virtually or in-person.

Schedule a Session Today!  The 2015 calendar is quickly filling up.

To inquire about these jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com

DNP Student Scholarship | NAPNAP 2015!

Calling all DNP students!  We are excited to announce NAPNAP’s 2nd Annual Melnic DNP Student Scholarship!  We are now accepting self-nominations, and the deadline is November 15.  Application is now open.  Don’t wait APPLY TODAY!

About Melnic DNP Student Scholarship Award:
The Melnic DNP Student Scholarship Award is presented annually and sponsored by Melnic Consulting Group – Leader in Pediatric Nurse Placement and strong advocate for advanced practice providers.  The purpose is to support the education of one pediatric nurse practitioner doctoral student who demonstrates the ability to articulate and follow through on an innovative solution through clinical competence and academic achievement, as well as encourage involvement in NAPNAP and promote professional development of the individual student. The recipient must utilize the grant within one year after receiving the award and may receive this award only once.

Qualification Criteria Include: 
• Acceptance into or current enrollment in accredited DNP program (either a PNP enrolled in a post-masters DNP program or BSN to DNP program with a focus in pediatrics)
• Must have an expected graduation date of within two years or less
• The award is selected based on academic and clinical excellence of the following:
                 - Must be in good standing academically
                 - Current member of NAPNAP

Application Requirements:
• Personal statement (300 words or less) addressing the following:
  - Explain why you enrolled in a DNP program
  - Describe your experience in pediatrics
  - Describe your professional goals and how NAPNAP may assist you in meeting those goals
  - Describe an issue that you feel has significant potential to impact the future practice of pediatrics
  - Describe how attending the NAPNAP Annual Conference will impact your education and future practice as a PNP
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume
• Three letters of support from (1) nursing colleague, (2) a PNP faculty member, and (3) program preceptor addressing the applicant’s clinical competence, academic achievement, and involvement in addressing pediatric health care issues

 Recipient Will Receive the Following: 
• A grant of $750 to be used for educational expenses
• A one-time complimentary student registration for the 2015 NAPNAP Annual Conference
• One night stay at the conference headquarters hotel
• Airfare or travel reimbursement to the 2015 NAPNAP Annual Conference (up to $400)
• Recipient will be recognized at the Awards Breakfast during the 2015 NAPNAP Annual Conference in March (attendance is required)

For more information and submission criteria Click Here
APPLY NOW!
Melnic Consulting Group is honored to support this new NAPNAP award!

Melnic was proud to present the 2014 Melnic DNP Scholarship award to Jenny Spahr!

Jenny is a student in the DNP Program at Purdue University and anticipates completion of her degree in Summer 2015.  Currently a Major in the United States Air Force, Jenny has served in the military for 17 years.  Melnic was so pleased to support Jenny’s continuing education and professional development with this first annual scholarship award, and we look forward to supporting a future DNP candidate every year.  Best wishes for continued success in your nursing career, Jenny, as you pursue your doctorate!

To inquire about these jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com

NAPNAP 2015 Call for Abstracts

NAPNAP’s 36th Annual Conference, on Pediatric Health Care, will be held March 11-14, 2015, in Las Vegas, NV.  NAPNAP’s Conference Planning Committee is now accepting abstracts for Clinical Roundup Presentations, Research Podium/Posters, Practice Innovations Posters, and Intensive Workshops (IWS.)

According to NAPNAP's call for abstracts webpage, the "NAPNAP Conference Planning Committee strives to select sessions that are novel and distinguished from other similar or recently offered sessions."  To inquire further about submitting your abstract for the 2015 NAPNAP Conference review the FAQs here.

SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT:

• Clinical Roundup Presentations - The deadline for submission of Clinical Roundup presentations is July 15, 2014.  Click here to Download guidelines and learn more about the 2015 topics.
• Research Podium/Posters - The deadline for submission of Research Projects for Podium and Poster presentation is July 15, 2014.  Results will be emailed to submitters in September.  Click here to Download guidelines.
• Practice Innovations Posters  - The deadline for submission of Practice Innovations for poster presentation is October 1, 2014. Results will be emailed to submitters in November. Click here to Download guidelines.
• Intensive Workshops (IWS) - The deadline for submission of Intensive Workshop proposals is July 1, 2014. To submit a proposal, click here.  

NAPNAP Keynote Session Speaker Submission:
NAPNAP accepts applications for KEYNOTE sessions via an online application query process.  Click here to learn more. 

When selecting general session/keynote speakers, NAPNAP's Conference Planning Committee considers the following factors:

• Appeal to the NAPNAP audience
• Relevance to NAPNAP member's learning needs
• Fit with the conference theme
• Speaker's ability to attract attendees
• Speaker fees
• Speaker's location/potential travel costs

SUMBIT YOUR NAPNAP KEYNOTE APPLICATION


All potential General Session speakers will be reviewed by NAPNAP's Conference Planning Committee annually.  Decisions are made annually by August 1st, and only invited speakers will receive notification.

Reference:  www.napnap.org

Melnic Consulting Group is a proud supporter of the NAPNAP organization and the NAPNAP Annual Conference.  We hope to see you in Las Vegas in 2015! 

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To inquire about PNP jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com