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
During this significant week we honor you and the important work that NPs of all specialties do 
The team at Melnic Consulting Group would like to wish a very special Pediatric Nurses Week to all the incredible Pediatric Nurses across the country! We thank you for all that you do, and the incredible amount of compassion, skill, intelligence, and time that you dedicate to caring for our nation’s children. You truly make a remarkable difference in the lives of children and families every day. We recognize and celebrate the positive impact that you have on your patients, their families, your community, and our nation. We admire your strength, compassion, and dedication to delivering high quality healthcare year-round.
Yummy snacks were also sent to the fabulous pediatric staff at children’s hospitals across the country to help them through the holidays and to show our unending admiration and gratitude for all that they do. 
Welcome to the new look and feel of Melnic Consulting Group’s Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs Blog! We’re glad you’re here and we hope you find this blog helpful, informative, and insightful. The new format highlights cool features like a quick access side panel bar on the right of the page, social media options to "like" or share a post, and a super easy-to-use search bar in the upper right hand corner....give these new features a try! 
Children’s hospitals across the country continue to adapt to meet the needs of the ever changing structure and demands of our nation’s healthcare. Many of the PICUs nationwide are moving to 24-7 coverage because of the changes in resident/fellow hours, and the subject of Nurse Practitioners taking call has recently become a hot topic. Many NPs who are unfamiliar with the changing structures have questions about what is now (or soon could be) expected of them. Some questions include: Are NPs taking call from within the hospital? Are NPs being asked to take call from home? How are NPs being compensated for taking call?
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!
Tomorrow is Miracle Treat Day! Buy a Blizzard at a participating Dairy Queen and $1 will go to your local Children's Miracle Network hospital. Now there’s a rewarding treat! 170 nationwide children's hospitals will benefit from Miracle Treat Day. Join in this sweet cause! 
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