Build a Stronger Pediatric Nursing Workforce with NAPNAP

Competency-Based Pediatric Education for Health Systems, Hospitals and Workforce Development Programs

Strengthen pediatric knowledge, improve clinical competencies, and support workforce development with a scalable pediatric education and credentialing solution.

NAPNAP's Pediatric Nursing Academy (PNA) helps health care organizations, hospitals, ministries of health and workforce development programs build pediatric capacity through competency-based education, validated assessments and pediatric micro-credentialing. PNA equips nurses and other health care providers with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to deliver high-quality care for infants, children and adolescents while advancing organizational and health system goals.

Improve Pediatric Competencies Across Your Organization

Health care organizations worldwide face increasing pressure to improve pediatric health outcomes while addressing workforce shortages, limited access to specialty training and growing demands for quality care.

NAPNAP’s PNA provides a structured pediatric education program that helps organizations:

• Strengthen pediatric knowledge and clinical competencies
• Standardize pediatric education across teams and facilities
• Improve evidence-based pediatric care delivery
• Support continuing professional development for nurses and other providers
• Build workforce capacity without significant infrastructure investment
• Advance quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

Pediatric Education and Credentialing Solutions

Competency-Based Pediatric Training

Evidence-informed pediatric education aligned with real-world clinical practice and designed to strengthen knowledge, critical thinking and clinical decision-making.

Pediatric Competency Assessment and Micro-Credentialing

Validated assessments and pediatric micro-credentials that measure applied knowledge and demonstrate achievement of competency standards.

Scalable Workforce Development

Flexible implementation models that support hospitals, health systems, community health programs, academic institutions, NGOs and national workforce initiatives.

Global Pediatric Expertise

Curriculum developed by international pediatric nursing experts and designed for application across diverse health care environments.

Support Workforce Development and Better Pediatric Outcomes

Organizations implementing NAPNAP’s PNA may benefit from:

• Improved pediatric clinical competencies
• Increased nursing confidence and readiness
• More consistent pediatric care delivery
• Enhanced staff engagement and professional growth
• Stronger workforce retention
• Expanded access to pediatric nursing continuing education
• Improved quality and safety outcomes for children

Align With Health System and Workforce Priorities

PNA supports strategic priorities related to:

• Pediatric workforce development
• Child health improvement
• Nursing professional development
• Continuing education and credentialing
• Quality improvement and patient safety
• Workforce capacity building
• Maternal, newborn and child health initiatives

Partner With NAPNAP to Strengthen Pediatric Capacity

Whether you're seeking a pediatric training program, workforce development solution, competency assessment framework or strategic partnership, NAPNAP's Pediatric Nursing Academy can help your organization strengthen pediatric care and improve outcomes for children.

Ready to strengthen pediatric knowledge across your organization?

Contact us to learn how the NAPNAP Pediatric Nursing Academy can support your workforce development goals.