NAPNAP Los Angeles Conference and Student Reception

Please join Melnic Consulting Group at the NAPNAP-LA Annual Conference 

April 25th, 2015 

The John Stauffer Conference Room

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

4650 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027

We hope you can join Melnic Consulting Group at the NAPNAP-LA Conference held in Los Angeles, CA on April 25th. Themed“Pediatric Hot Topics What’s Trending Now, " Physicians and Nurse Practitioners will speak on a variety of topics aimed at expanding the knowledge and skill set of advanced practice nurses regarding pediatric healthcare. More than 100 participants are expected to attend.

REGISTER TODAY!

EARN 6 CEUs

NAPNAP-LA and Melnic Consulting Group will co-sponsor a networking reception for NP students and professional NPs immediately following the Annual Regional Conference on April 25, 2015, at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. The reception will feature a panel discussion, professional resources and networking and mentoring opportunities. Light refreshments will be provided.
Don’t miss this inaugural event where you can relax after the conference with your peers, learn from advanced practice nursing professionals, and access networking and mentoring opportunities. Please RSVP when you register for the annual conference. See you there!

Conference Schedule: 
7:30 – 8:15 a.m.
Registration, Continental Breakfast, Exhibits
8:15 – 8:30 a.m.
Welcome and Announcements
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Bugs, Drugs and Emerging Infections: Practical Advice on Managing and Preventing Infections – Mary Virgallito, PNP, CIC
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Fetal Interventions for Heart Disease – Frank Ing, MD
10:30 – 11 a.m.
Break and Exhibits
11 a.m. – noon
Nurse Practitioner Issues in Health Care: A Legal Perspective – Melanie L. Balestra, NP, JD
Noon – 1:15 p.m.
Luncheon and Exhibits
1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
Body Modification: Beautification or Mutilation – Nikolaos Stefandis, PhD
2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
Invisible Wounds: Effects of Trauma on Brain Development – Nikolaos Stefandis, PhD
3:15 – 3:30 p.m.
Break
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
One Hundred Years of Type I Diabetes Management Leading to the Development of an Artificial Pancreas – Mary Halvorson, CNS, CDE
4:30 – 4:45 p.m.
Evaluation and Closing

Conference Faculty: 
Mary Virgallito, PNP, CIC Director of Infection Prevention and Control, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Frank Ing, MD Chief, Division of Cardiology, and Co-Director, Heart Institute, CHLA Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC)
Melanie L. Balestra, NP, JD - Attorney, Law Offices of Melanie L. Balestra
Nikolaos Stefandis, PhD Licensed Clinical Psychologist Clinical Director, High-Risk Youth Program, CHLA Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Mary Halvorson, RN, MSN, CDE Diabetes Specialist SoCal Diabetes



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

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

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! 

Looking for new pediatric advanced practice job opportunities?  

View Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs Here

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

Georgia NAPNAP Conference | Melnic Consulting Group

We hope you can join Melnic Consulting Group at the Georgia NAPNAP Conference in Atlanta, GA on April 26th. Looking for some career guidance and professional development strategies?  Students and PNPs, don't miss Jill Gilliland, President of Melnic Consulting Group, as she presents and shares insights among a panel of professionals on topics such as, building a solid PNP resume, job search strategies, interview tips, knowing your value as a PNP, and career development plans.  There is even time for 1 on 1 resume reviews and career consults!  To schedule a 1 on 1 session with Jill Gilliland, e-mail Jill@melnic.com.      

Earn 6+ CEs

REGISTER FOR THE GEORGIA NAPNAP CONFERENCE

Discounted price ends April 19th.

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

DNP Student Scholarship Award - Melnic Consulting Group

Calling all DNP students!  We are excited to announce NAPNAP’s new Melnic DNP Student Scholarship Award!  We are now accepting self-nominations, and the deadline is November 11.  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 2014 NAPNAP Annual Conference
• One night stay at the conference headquarters hotel
• Airfare or travel reimbursement to the 2014 NAPNAP Annual Conference (up to $400)
• Recipient will be recognized at the Awards Breakfast during the 2014 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!


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

NAPNAP Awards Karin Reuter-Rice the Henry K. Silver Memorial Award

Congratulations to Karin Reuter-Rice, PhD, CPNP-AC, FCCM for being recognized as the 2013


Karin Reuter-Rice, PhD, CPNP-AC, FCCM 
Henry K. Silver Memorial Award Recipient
at NAPNAP 2013 with Jill Gilliland,
Melnic Consulting Group 

recipient of the Henry K. Silver Memorial Award, at last week’s NAPNAP Conference in Orlando, FL.  

The prestigious Henry K. Silver Memorial Award, named in honor of the co-founder of the nurse practitioner role, recognizes an outstanding member who promotes the role of the nurse practitioner at the national or international level.  Candidates are nominated by peers and selected by the Executive board.   

“Karin Reuter-Rice is a world-class leader, visionary, and advocate in the advancement of pediatric nurse practitioners and healthcare. I am thrilled that she has been recognized with the Henry K. Silver Memorial Award. Karin is a close friend and I value my relationship with her and Duke School of Nursing.” – Jill Gilliland, President and CEO of Melnic Consulting Group

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

NAPNAP Conference 2013 - Melnic Consulting Group

Melnic Consulting Group is proud to be a sponsor, speaker, and exhibitor at the upcoming NAPNAP Conference in Orlando, FL.  Please stop by our booth #720 to learn about new job opportunities and talk with us about career development strategies.  Melnic is the only nationwide search firm specializing in the recruitment of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners... Making Your Career Dreams Come True!

We Are Giving Away an iPad mini
& a $150 Spa Gift Card
.
Stop by Booth #720 and Enter to Win!
 
Double Your Chances of Winning: 
Register online & at Booth #720

Enter to win the iPad mini
Enter to win a $150 spa gift card
       
BIG NEWS: The NAPNAP Career Resource Guide is Now Live!

Visit www.napnapcareerguide.com and enter to win
another iPad mini!
Winner will be drawn at the NAPNAP Conference on April 19th.

Sponsored by: Melnic Consulting Group - Leader in Pediatric Nurse Placement

Don't miss this informative session at the NAPNAP Conference: 
PNP Career Connections: Manage, Navigate, and
Negotiate Your Way to a Rewarding Career as a PNP
Session 107: Wednesday, April 17th, 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Presented by Jill Gilliland, President, Melnic Consulting Group

We look forward to seeing you in Orlando, FL.  If you are unable to attend the NAPNAP conference, please visit us online to view current pediatric nursing jobs and valuable career tools at www.melnic.com.

Warm regards,
Jill Gilliland & the Melnic Consulting Group Team
jill@melnic.com | (800) 886-7906

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

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Career Connections

Jill Gilliland, President
Melnic Consulting Group
NAPNAP Speaker:
PNP Career Connections
April 17th 8am - 9:30am

Looking for ways to manage your Advanced Practice nursing career? Do you want to make a change
within your organization? Want to learn about the variety of career opportunities for PNPs?  Then you don't want to miss Jill Gilliland's presentation at the 2013 NAPNAP Conference in Orlando, FL!

In this dynamic presentation, you will learn about managing your PNP career either in your current situation or through a change.  You also discover ways to make your PNP resume more powerful, interview strategies that work, and tips for negotiating an annual renewal or job offer.  Throughout the interactive presentation, Jill Gilliland will also:

 Discuss PNP career issues
 Describe how the NAPNAP Career Resource Guide website can help PNPs in their career advancement.
 Identify strategies for job searching; resume building, interviewing, negotiating, and growing current opportunities.

Hope to see you there!

NAPNAP Conference - Orlando, FL

PNP Career Connections

Wednesday April, 17th

8:00am – 9:30am
Session 107

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

NAPNAP Career Resource Guide Goes Live

It’s official…the NAPNAP Career Resource Guide is Now Live!

The National Association of Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) partnered with Melnic Consulting Group to bring you a brand new Nurse Practitioner (NP) Career Resource Guide dedicated to developing your nursing career and providing you with the tools to succeed along your personal and professional advanced practice nursing path.

The new Career Resource Guide refers to PNPs in most sections, but the information applies to all types of nurse practitioners (NPs) in all practice and clinical settings and should be an indispensable resource for NPs across the continuum of their careers.

For new graduate Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, the NAPNAP Career Resource Guide will assist your preparation for obtaining certification, securing your first PNP position, obtaining your DEA number, and successfully obtaining credentialing and privileging.  You will also find examples of helpful tools such as a curriculum vitae, cover letter, performance appraisals and templates of sample employment contracts. Not only will it assist you as you establish yourself in your career, it will provide the tools necessary for you to grow in your career.

For the experienced PNP, this resource will facilitate your continued successes and expand your professional development. Several NAPNAP (National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners) members contributed their expertise to establish a comprehensive resource inclusive of reimbursement issues, productivity and outcome measures.

Visit the NAPNAP Career Resource Guide today to access useful information such as:

• PNP Resume Guidance
• Tips for PNP Cover Letters
• PNP Job Interview Tips
• PNP Networking Tips
• NP Billing
• NP Continuing Education
• And Much More!

Have additional PNP career questions?  Contact jill@melnic.com

Visit Melnic Consulting Group to view current PNP jobs or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com

Ohio NAPNAP Conference and Expo

We hope you can join Melnic Consulting Group at the  Ohio NAPNAP Conference in Columbus, OH on March 22nd and 23rd.  Ohio is the birthplace of the national organization for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and we are very excited to participate in their upcoming chapter conference.  Jill Gilliland, President of Melnic Consulting Group, will present and share insights during Saturday's "Professional Development Session" on topics such as, building a solid PNP resume, job search strategies, interview tips, and career development plans. 

Don't miss the Ohio NAPNAP
Professional Development  Session 
Saturday, March 23rd 10:30am - 1pm  

Melnic is the only nationwide search firm specializing in the recruitment of Pediatric Nurses, including Nurse Leaders and Advanced Practice Providers.  We are currently interviewing for over 100 nationwide pediatric nursing jobs. 

View PNP Jobs at Top Children's Hospitals

Contact us for PNP Salary Information!

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

NAPNAP Conference Discounts - Register by March 1st

NAPNAP is planning an exciting conference in Orlando, FL, April 17-20!  

Take advantage of the Early Bird Discounts - Register by March 1st

•Register by March 1st and save $30 on your registration.  For students on a tight budget, take advantage of the 45% discount on the registration fee. NAPNAP members already receive a discount of $80 on conference registration and those who register before March 1st will save an additional $30. Don't wait, register by March 1st for a chance to win a free iPad mini, compliments of Reckitt Benckiser! 

•Want to Improve Your PNP Career Connections? Looking for ways to promote yourself as a PNP? Want to learn about the variety of career opportunities for PNPs? Don't miss this exciting new optional session that has been added on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 from 8:00am - 9:30am. This session focuses on PNP career issues and showcases the new NAPNAP Career Resource Guide website. To attend, just add it during the registration process or return to the system and make adjustments to your registration later.  Presented by Melnic Consulting Group - Leader in Pediatric Nurse Placement. 

•PNP Students, you deserve some time to relax, cut loose, and mingle with your peers!  Be sure to RSVP for the Student Reception Friday, March 19th from 6pm - 7pm.  Melnic Consulting Group is proud to co-sponsor the student reception with PNCB.

•Zumba with NAPNAP and Benefit the NAPNAP Foundation: Half-way through the NAPNAP 2013 conference, start your day with a one hour stress reliever to rejuvenate the mind and spirit. Zumba with NAPNAP on Friday, April 19, 2013 from 6:00am - 7:00am. Register for this fun event at any time but don't wait too long because space is limited. The fee is $40 and the proceeds go directly to the NAPNAP Foundation to benefit scholarships and support for PNPs. The NAPNAP Foundation is a 501 C (3) tax.  

Melnic Consulting Group is proud to be a sponsor of the upcoming NAPNAP Conference in Orlando, FL.  We hope to see you there!  As the leader in pediatric nurse placement, we're your #1 source for advanced practice pediatric jobs.  View our PNP jobs online >> 

We're giving away an iPad at NAPNAP
Stop by Booth #720 to Enter to Win!

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

NC NAPNAP Conference

NC NAPNAP hosted a fantastic conference last week in Raleigh, NC.  Melnic was proud to be surrounded by so many dedicated pediatric nurse practitioners and advanced practice pediatric nursing students taking part in such a significant industry event.

 

View Pictures from the NC NAPNAP Conference

 

The Duke School of Nursing Students and the UNC School of Nursing Students worked extremely hard on their poster presentations. We enjoyed learning about the research presented in the posters and were extremely impressed by the time and dedication that went into creating each poster submission.

Thank you to the NC NAPNAP Chapter for hosting such a great event! 

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

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.   

Looking for a Specialty Pediatric Nursing job in Pulmonary? 

PNP, Inpatient Pulmonary – Dallas, TX

Physician Assistant, Pulmonary – Dallas, TX

Pediatric Nurse Program Director, Breathing Center - Mountain West Region of U.S

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

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. 

Looking for a PNP job in the Emergency Department?  Check out these PNP career opportunities:

PNP Emergency Department, Wilmington, DE
PNP Emergency Department, Dallas, TX
PNP Emergency Department, Plano, TX
PNP Emergency Department, Philadelphia, PA

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

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 Goes to Capitol Hill - Event Recap

Jill Gilliland, President of Melnic Consulting Group, a recruiting firm who specializes in pediatric advanced practice and nurse leaders, joined NAPNAP at their annual “Fly –In” event in Washington, DC.   Jill said, “Meeting with the healthcare advisor from Virginia, Representative Moran, Senator Warner, and Senator Webb’s office staff was a very positive and enlightening experience.  We discussed their involvement and promotion of healthcare and specifically their support for the role of the pediatric nurse practitioner.”  In a recap provided by Jill Gilliland, she notes that they were interested in the following NAPNAP agenda and provides insight into the topics of discussion:

• Improved Medicare Patient Access to Home Health Services addressing the ability of PNPs to refer for these services.  Particularly for children with renal failure awaiting transplantation. 
• Enabling PNPs to Organize Accountable Care Organizations by mending Section 1899 (c ) to allow PNPs to establish their own ACOs and to recognize general pediatrics as a primary care service.  This would allow clinics that are PNP run which to be included in the ACO funding model.  Many times PNPs run and operate clinics in rural areas or for community based services.  We do not want them to be excluded from the ACO model as they provide care for many of the patients the healthcare bill is designed to benefit.
• Preserve Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program which is the single largest insurer for children from low-income families.  These programs cover every 3 out of 10 children and youth which is 30 million children nationwide.  89% of PNPs report treating children covered by Medicaid.  Melnic Consulting Group has seen Medicaid reimbursement as a percent of revenue for children’s hospitals grow from 45-50% 2 years ago to up to 70% today.  Without Medicaid and CHIP reimbursement, many of the nation’s sickest children would not get the help they need.
• Support Fiscal Year 2013 Funding for Nursing Workforce Development Programs.   With the high unemployment rate at the top of the political agenda in Washington, supporting Title VIII of the Public Health Services Act by funding the current program is a step towards addressing the problem.  These funds are essential to educating student and would fund 1,400 advanced practice registered nurses in primary care.  These students can then become employed in a field in which the demand for workers is one of the highest in the US.  As the healthcare bill unfolds, the need for primary care providers to meet the needs of the growing number of insured people increases as well.  As Massachusetts has seen, the decrease in pay to physicians has left a gap between the number of people who need a provider and the number of available providers.  Nurse Practitioners are a solution to the demand and therefore, funding education is a means to solving both the increase demand for providers and lowering of the unemployment rate.

Jill Gilliland said that, “the health care advisors were eager to address the issues facing children’s health care and explore solutions.”  Washington is currently waiting for the court ruling on the health care bill but hopefully the commitment to an economical, needs based solution will continue to drive their votes and support - especially for our nation’s children.

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

NAPNAP Goes to Capitol Hill

Executive members of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) are in Washington, DC today to represent advanced practice nursing professionals and promote children’s health within the United States.   This annual event, known as “Fly In,” is led this year by Mary Chesney, NAPNAP Health Policy Chair.  She is joined by Cheri Barber, NAPNAP President, Laura Searcy, NAPNAP Health Policy Member at Large, Dave Mason, NAPNAP’s Governmental Affairs Director, the NAPNAP Health Policy Committee and volunteers throughout the industry. 

Jill Gilliland, President of Melnic Consulting Group will participate for the second year to support NAPNAP’s legislative efforts, develop relationships among NAPNAP and federal legislators, and effectively advocate for NAPNAP’s top legislative priorities for 2012. 

Support and direct advocacy of the below topics are among the goals identified by NAPNAP’s Health Policy Committee:

• Recognizing nurse practitioners and other pediatric health care providers as primary care providers and leaders in new models of care such as accountable care organizations and primary health care homes.
• Promoting increased funding for advanced practice registered nurse education and development of faculty.
• Expanding coverage and seeking fiscally responsible reimbursement by governmental and commercial payers for services provided by advanced practice nurses.
• Ensuring that advanced practice nurses caring for pediatric patients are permitted to participate in any federal grant programs aimed at piloting new models of care or increasing the use of health information technology, and electronic medical records.
• Promoting access to pediatric advanced practice nurses, physicians, and other health care providers across the care continuum regardless of setting.

Thank you to all those participating in this momentous event. 

View the full NAPNAP Health Policy Agenda 2012 or visit NAPNAP.org  to learn more.

Reference: napnap.org
To inquire about this topic or to view PNP jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Scholarship Opportunity

NAPNAP Foundation Rural & Underserved Scholarship Postmark Deadline Extended to October 31, 2011

The NAPNAP Foundation, through funds previously received from McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division of McNeil-PPC, Inc., offers a scholarship up to $10,000 to a PNP student who plans on practicing in a rural or underserved geographical region for the first two years after he/she completes their PNP education. Click here for more info

If you are thinking about applying for this pediatric nurse practitioner scholarship, Melnic can help you find a rewarding PNP job opportunity in a qualifying location.

View our Current Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Job Opportunities

Don’t see a PNP job you are interested in? We add to our Pediatric Nurse Practitioner jobs daily. Apply online for a PNP job and start to advance your career today!

Reference: NAPNAP.org

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

NAPNAP Fly In Day Washington DC

Fly In Day Washington DC Get's a Visit From NAPNAP

I am thrilled to be participating in the annual NAPNAP Fly In on March 15th and 16th, 2010. This will be an outstanding learning experience.

NAPNAP has done a great job organizing a day for nurse practitioners and those affiliated with the nursing healthcare industry to fly in and meet their congress person.

The guiding principles of NAPNAP’s health policy agenda are to:

-Improve the health of children through federal legislation and regulation so that all children have access to comprehensive, continuous, family-centered coordinated, compassionate, and culturally effective care, including mental health services, promotes healthy lifestyles
-Remove barriers to pediatric nurse practitioner practice in all health care settings
-Increased commitment to national and grassroots advocacy and dedication to supporting members’ development as advocates

NAPNAP’s Health Policy Committee has identified the following goals for focused advocacy and strategic partnerships that support NAPNAP’s mission and respond to important contemporary health policy issues:

Goal #1 Improve children’s health through support and direct advocacy on the following issues:

-Preventing childhood overweight and obesity through policies that support strategies to promote healthy nutrition and physical activity levels.
-Increasing the awareness of pediatric pain management issues.
-Ensuring that all children have access to a pediatric primary care provider such as a nurse practitioner or a physician.
-Raising awareness about children’s mental health and emotional problems and the great need for access to mental health services.
-Encouraging development of more quality indicators focused on the health care of children.
-Supporting full funding of Medicaid and SCHIP programs.
-Increasing awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding
-Increasing vaccination rates among children through improved access and education
-Promoting oral health, caries screening and oral health coverage

Goal #2 Promote access to Nurse Practitioners through support and direct advocacy on the following issues:

-Recognizing nurse practitioners as leaders of medical homes.
-Promoting increased funding for advanced practice registered nurse education and development of faculty.
-Expanding coverage and reimbursement by governmental and commercial payers for services provided by nurse practitioners.
-Ensuring nurse practitioners are permitted to participate in any federal grant programs aimed at increasing the use of health information technology and electronic medical records.
-Promoting access to a pediatric primary care provider such as a nurse practitioner or a physician for all children.


To inquire about jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact:

Jill Gilliland
800-886-7906
jill@melnic.com

NAPNAP Community- Social Networking

We have exciting news. The NAPNAP Community, a social networking platform for members, is available for you to network online with your NAPNAP colleagues at www.napnap.org. The new Community features an interactive Member Directory, eGroups and Resource Library.

Use the Member Directory to upload your photo, biography, certifications and job history. The best part is you control how much information is viewable to members.

Going forward you may now communicate with your fellow SIG members using the eGroups feature instead of using the list server. You may post messages, reply to the entire group, and share documents by uploading them to the resource library and more. An FAQ has been posted to the online community to get you familiar with the new social networking site. Read the FAQ online.

To access the Member Directory, eGroups and Resource Library:

1. Login at www.napnap.org with your Member Number and Password and click on Community Profile.
2. You will see a link to your SIG(s) under the Groups section (just below My Contacts). Click on your SIG. You will see a listing of members in your SIG.
3. To access the entire eGroup, click on the “View the eGroup” link.
4. To post a message select “Post New Message”
5. Subscribe to the eGroup by selecting your notification preferences for the eGroup (Note: you will only be asked to do this one time per eGroup)
6. Click Save
7. Post your message
If you wish to add a document to the resource library select the “View the Library” link after you select your SIG eGroup. Once you are logged into the library select “Add a Document” and upload your document from your computer and save it.

Have fun and build your network today! Login to www.napnap.org. Any questions regarding the NAPNAP Community can be directed to info@napnap.org.


Thank you,
NAPNAP National Office

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