The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) hosted the first annual Invitational Forum for Pediatric Nursing: Strengthening Our Future on November 11 and 12, 2009 in Reston, Virginia.

This historic event brought together nursing organizations caring for children to address issues of national importance that impact quality care of children and their families. Visit the inks at left to learn more about this event.

Nancy Dickenson-Hazard, renowned international nursing leader, facilitated this discussion among the best minds in pediatric nursing to explore topics such as pediatric nursing education, the nursing workforce and access to quality care.

To learn more about this historic event, we invite you to view the videos and read a statement from PNCB Board President Arlene Sperhac, PhD, RN, CPNP, FAAN and PNCB CEO Janet Wyatt, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAANP entitled Why a Pediatric Nursing Invitational Forum? (PDF)