National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

What National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners does

The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), founded in 1973 and headquartered at 125 Maiden Lane in New York City, is a nonprofit professional membership association serving approximately 7,500 pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs), family nurse practitioners (FNPs), and other pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) across the United States. The organization operates a network of 51 local chapters plus an eChapter and runs 17 Special Interest Groups, delivering value through continuing education, certification preparation, peer networking, advocacy representation, and career resources. NAPNAP co-chartered the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) in 1975 alongside the American Academy of Pediatrics, and PNCB certifies more than 95% of all nationally certified PNPs.

The organization's technology stack centers on three proprietary digital platforms: the PedsCESM online continuing education system, which delivers accredited CE and pharmacology courses; the TeamPeds Member Network, an online community for peer discussion and collaboration; and the Journal of Pediatric Health Care, a peer-reviewed clinical publication produced with Elsevier. Supporting assets include the annual National Conference on Pediatric Health Care, virtual symposia, certification review courses, and the TeamPeds content series (Talks, Career Conversations, Experts Live, Book Club).

NAPNAP's revenue model is a mix of recurring membership dues (Full $225, Student $115, Retiree $125, Associate $225 annually), institutional Group Memberships at a 20% discount for hospitals and healthcare systems (minimum 20 members), negotiated Enterprise Memberships for organizations with 75+ APRN employees, tiered Corporate Circle sponsorships (Platinum $20,000, Gold $10,000, Silver $5,000), Special Interest Group fees ($30 each), and event/CE registration revenue. Go-to-market is community-led, combining direct website acquisition, chapter-based grassroots distribution, an annual conference, and partnership channels via dual membership programs with APGNN, NBNPA, and AFPNP.

Name

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

Legal name

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

Website

https://napnap.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from individual members including full members ($225), student members ($115), retiree ($125), and associate members ($225), providing access to resources, chapters, CE, and networking
2. Enterprise Membership Fees: Discounted group membership fees for large employers with 75+ APRN employees, negotiated annually with specific onboarding and payment processes
3. Group Membership Fees: Institutional group membership with 20% discount for hospitals and healthcare systems employing pediatric-focused APRNs (minimum 20 members)
4. Corporate Circle Sponsorship: Corporate partnership tiers: Platinum ($20,000), Gold ($10,000), Silver ($5,000) providing advertising, marketing, and conference engagement opportunities with NAPNAP's clinical membership
5. Conference and Event Registration: Revenue from national conference, specialty symposia, certification review courses, and other professional development events offering continuing education contact hours
6. Continuing Education Programs: Fees for CE courses offered through PedsCESM platform and other educational offerings, including pharmacology and psychopharmacology courses
7. Special Interest Group Memberships: Additional fee ($30) for members to join one or more SIGs focusing on specific pediatric health topics

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

NAPNAP is a professional membership association for pediatric-focused APRNs that sells annual memberships (Full $225, Student $115, Retiree $125, Associate $225) providing access to specialized continuing education through the PedsCESM platform, the peer-reviewed Journal of Pediatric Health Care, certification review courses, 51 local chapters plus eChapter networking, 18 Special Interest Groups, federal and state advocacy representation, and the Career Connection job center. The organization supplements membership with annual National Conference registration, Specialty Symposia, certification review courses, and Corporate Circle sponsorship tiers sold to healthcare industry partners.

Product overview

The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) operates as a professional membership association rather than a software product company. The organization's core offering is its membership program providing professional development, continuing education, advocacy, and networking services for pediatric nurse practitioners. The product portfolio centers on NAPNAP Membership as the primary offering, supported by PedsCESM (continuing education platform) and the Journal of Pediatric Health Care (official peer-reviewed journal). Key programs include the annual National Conference on Pediatric Health Care, Virtual Pediatric Symposium, and Certification Review Courses. Educational content is delivered through TeamPeds Talks, TeamPeds Career Conversations, and TeamPeds Experts Live. The organization provides membership programs at multiple tiers including Full, Student, Enterprise, Group, and Corporate Circle memberships. NAPNAP also operates advocacy initiatives through its Advocacy Center, Child Health Policy Learning Collaborative, and Inside the Beltway newsletter. Supporting infrastructure includes the NAPNAP Career Connection Job Center, TeamPeds Member Network community platform, 52 local chapters, 18 Shared Interest Groups, and the NAPNAP Foundation for research grants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TeamPeds: NAPNAP's brand for member network, career conversations, town hall, experts live, and book club programs
• PedsCESM
• NAPNAP Partners for Vulnerable Youth
• NAPNAP Foundation
• Inside the Beltway

Products and services

• NAPNAP Membership Annual professional membership program providing pediatric nurse practitioners and pediatric-focused APRNs access to 7,500+ member community, local chapters, special interest groups, advocacy resources, PedsCESM CE discounts, and Journal of Pediatric Health Care subscription.
• PedsCESM Continuing Education Platform Online accredited continuing education platform offering expert-developed CE courses, pharmacology education, and psychopharmacology courses specifically for pediatric-focused APRNs.
• Journal of Pediatric Health Care (JPHC) NAPNAP's official peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, providing scholarly clinical information, research, and professional issues content for pediatric-focused APRNs and pediatric healthcare providers.
• National Conference on Pediatric Health Care Annual flagship multi-day conference (held in March) offering CE contact hours, clinical education, networking, exhibitor engagement, and award presentations for pediatric nurse practitioners.
• Virtual Pediatric Symposium Virtual specialty symposium offering online CE and education for pediatric health care professionals through digital programming.
• Certification Review Courses Exam preparation courses for PNP certification, offered in conjunction with National Conference and Specialty Symposia to support members pursuing CPNP-PC and CPNP-AC credentials.
• TeamPeds Member Network Online member community platform connecting APRNs for peer networking, discussion forums, and professional collaboration.
• NAPNAP Career Connection Job Center Online job board connecting APRNs with pediatric health care employment opportunities across the United States.
• Enterprise Membership Program Group membership program for large group practices, urgent care facilities, and hospitals with 75+ APRN employees, offering negotiated discounted rates and streamlined administration under a 2+ year agreement.
• Group Membership Program Institutional membership offering 20% discount for hospitals and healthcare systems employing a minimum of 20 pediatric-focused APRN members.
• Corporate Circle Sponsorship Program Corporate partnership program with Platinum ($20,000), Gold ($10,000), and Silver ($5,000) annual tiers providing healthcare industry partners advertising, marketing, conference engagement, and member access benefits.
• Global Micro-credential Program for Pediatric Nursing Care Competency-based micro-credential program co-developed with TruMerit to provide recognition for pediatric nurses worldwide through online modules and examination, scheduled for launch in mid-2026.
• Dual Membership Program Joint membership with partner organizations APGNN and NBNPA offering additional benefits and discounts for members of both organizations, including national conference discounts and CE access.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 250 joint statements signed with other national healthcare leaders in the past year on key child health issues
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• TruMeritcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 December 2025TruMerit and NAPNAP partnered in December 2025 to develop a global micro-credential program for pediatric nurses to address the worldwide shortage of pediatric nurses and improve health outcomes. The program, scheduled to launch in mid-2026, aims to provide competency-based recognition for nurses worldwide through online modules and examination.
• Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Nurses (APGNN)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDual membership partner organization providing APGNN members with discounted NAPNAP membership and access to benefits including national conference discounts, CE at PedsCESM, Journal of Pediatric Health Care subscription, and chapter membership. APGNN dual members receive discounted conference registration, exclusive resources, and $700+ off JPGNN subscription.
• National Black Nurse Practitioner Association (NBNPA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDual membership partner providing NBNPA members with access to NAPNAP benefits including legislative updates, CE opportunities, clinical practice updates, quarterly newsletter, and monthly sponsored meetings. NAPNAP members receive 20% discount on full membership through dual program.
• Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (AFPNP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAPNAP and AFPNP have strengthened their strategic alliance to advance pediatric nurse practitioner education, workforce development, and patient care. The organizations collaborate on preceptor recognition, educator awards, and researcher awards, and co-develop initiatives for PNP program advancement.
• Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAPNAP, together with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), chartered PNCB in 1975 as a separately incorporated certification board. PNCB certifies more than 95% of all nationally certified PNPs and offers certifications including CPNP-PC, CPNP-AC, and PMHS.
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAPNAP and AAP united at the 47th National Conference on Pediatric Health Care to strengthen childhood immunization and combat vaccine hesitancy. The organizations collaborate as founding charterers of PNCB and on various child health initiatives.
• The DAISY FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAPNAP joined The DAISY Foundation community of Supportive Associations. The foundation established The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. NAPNAP presents the DAISY Nurse Leader Award to members demonstrating exceptional leadership.
• Pediatric AssociatesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCurrent Enterprise Member of NAPNAP, demonstrating commitment to employees' professional growth and professional association participation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP): The largest NP professional association in the U.S. (~100,000+ members) representing all NP specialties. Directly competes with NAPNAP for individual members, CE offerings, corporate sponsorships, and federal advocacy voice — and is a frequent coalition counterparty in shared litigation (e.g., the RISE rule).
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): The dominant U.S. professional association for pediatricians (66,000+ members). Co-chartered PNCB with NAPNAP in 1975, jointly advocates on immunization and child health, and competes for corporate healthcare sponsorship dollars targeting the pediatric clinical audience.
• American Nurses Association (ANA): The umbrella professional association for the U.S. nursing profession. Overlaps with NAPNAP on national advocacy, scope-of-practice policy, and CE accreditation, and is several orders of magnitude larger in membership and budget.
• National League for Nursing (NLN): Professional association for nurse educators and nursing schools. Overlaps with NAPNAP on nursing education advocacy, workforce pipeline issues (the RISE rule directly affects NLN members), and academic partnerships.
• American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN): Represents U.S. nursing schools and graduate programs. Coalition counterparty in the RISE rule litigation alongside NAPNAP, with overlapping interest in protecting graduate nursing education funding and the APRN pipeline.

Direct peers

• Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN): A nursing professional association focused specifically on pediatric nursing (RN-level rather than APRN-level). Overlaps with NAPNAP on pediatric continuing education, conferences, and advocacy, and competes for the same hospital-employer sponsorship dollars.
• National Association of School Nurses (NASN): Membership association for school nurses with similar advocacy, CE, and conference offerings to NAPNAP. Competes for the pediatric-adjacent nurse practitioner and RN audience and overlaps on adolescent and child health policy advocacy.
• Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (AFPNP): A peer organization representing PNP program faculty. Strategic ally of NAPNAP on preceptor recognition, educator awards, and PNP program advancement; presents an alternative membership home for academic-focused pediatric NPs.

Others

• Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB): The certification body co-chartered by NAPNAP and AAP that certifies >95% of nationally certified PNPs. Functions as both a strategic ally (feeder for NAPNAP membership) and an adjacent organization whose governance is tightly linked to NAPNAP.

Emerging players

• TruMerit: Global credentialing body that partnered with NAPNAP in December 2025 to launch a worldwide pediatric nurse micro-credential. Adjacent rather than competitive, but an example of how international credentialing organizations could disrupt U.S.-centric pediatric nursing professional structures.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/NAPNAP2012
• Facebookfacebook.com/NAPNAP1973
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/napnap
• Instagraminstagram.com/napnap_73
• Xx.com/NAPNAP

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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