Childhood Obesity, NAPNAP 2012

Chris Wagner, PNP, from Children's Medical Center of Dallas, presents her poster at the NAPNAP 2012 Conference in San Antonio, TX. As a certified asthma educator in the pulmonary department, Ms. Wagner describes her research on improving children’s eating habits and how to help them make better nutritional snack choices.  This is a timely topic that ties closely with NAPNAP’s preconference event focused on childhood obesity.  This educational event was held in response to the nationwide epidemic and call for action by First Lady Michelle Obama to address this pressing issue throughout our Nation.  Currently 1 in 3 children in America are overweight or obese.   

Chris Wagner, PNP, is on the board of Camp Broncho, an asthma camp for kids, located in North Texas.  In this interview by Melnic Consulting Group, learn how Camp Broncho began to teach kids healthy eating habits and will strive to educate future campers on nutritional snack selections for a healthier lifespan.   

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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Role Clarity

Role clarity of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner is a barrier for many PNPs in the workplace, and often causes confusion and misunderstanding among co-workers and patients. 

At the NAPNAP Conference in San Antonio, TX, Molly Stenger, CPNP from Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center presented her poster on the role clarity of the pediatric nurse practitioner in the emergency department.  Watch the below video to see how she confronted this barrier and overcame the PNP role clarity obstacle at Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center. 

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Loretta Ford, NAPNAP Conference, San Antonio, TX

Loretta Ford at NAPNAP 2012

Loretta Ford, NP, EdD, FAAN, delivered an inspirational and fascinating speech at this year’s NAPNAP Conference in San Antonio, TX.  Attending the Loretta Ford Past President’s Dinner in her honor at the age of 90, Loretta Ford is widely known and acclaimed for beginning the nurse practitioner movement more than 40 years ago.  There are now 140,000 practicing Nurse Practitioner in the United States.  View pictures from the Loretta Ford Dinner, NAPNAP 2012

Ford, who was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame last year, has graduate degrees in nursing and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Colorado.  She was also certified as a Public Health Nurse. Learn more about Loretta Ford

Ford says “Nurse practitioners have become embedded in every aspect of healthcare” and have “transformed the profession.”  Nurse practitioners have the ability to assess, diagnose, treat and evaluate and are allowed to have independent practices in many U.S. States. 

Jill Gilliland, CEO of Melnic Consulting Group, says “It was truly an honor to have Loretta Ford at NAPNAP 2012 in San Antonio, TX.  She is a remarkable woman who paved the way for Nurse Practitioners nationwide.”  

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

NAPNAP Conference 2012

NAPNAP 2012 is off to a fabulous start!  We enjoyed seeing familiar faces on the first day of the conference and had the chance to connect with some remarkable new PNPs, Advanced Practice Professors, Children’s Hospitals, and dedicated pediatric nursing professionals.  

Mary S. Berg, DNP, RN, ARNP, CPNP

Clinical Associate Professor &

PNP Program Director at The University of Iowa,

student, Haley, and Jill Gilliland, President of

Melnic Consulting Group

NAPNAP threw a magnificent opening reception last night filled with delicious food, refreshments, and energetic advanced practice nursing conference attendees. 

If you have not had a chance to visit the Melnic Consulting Group booth #536 please stop by and learn about our nationwide PNP job openings and opportunities to advance your career.  Also, Enter to win an iPad and a $150 Spa Gift Card.  If you or anyone you know is looking for a PNP job we are here to help! 

Don’t forget to place a bid in the NAPNAP Foundation silent auction.  There are some amazing items including a basket sponsored by the AC SIG and Melnic Consulting Group. 

We look forward to another exciting day at NAPNAP 2012 in San Antonio, TX!

Educational Session Overview: 
Hot session topics have included ending childhood obesity within a generation presented by Kimberly Avila Edwards, MD, FAAP,  and an  inspiring and motivating presentation from Dr. Judity Palfrey, Executive Director of Michelle Obama's “Lets Move!” on Moving toward a nation of healthy children.  Today’s sessions include Pediatric Prescribing in the Acute Care Setting (Rx) by Renee Bellanger, PharmD, BCNSP, and an informative Pediatric Immunization Update (Rx) by William Atkinson MD, MPH.  

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