The Pediatric Nursing Alliance (PNA) is now the Institute of Pediatric Nursing (IPN).

In November 2009, over 30 nursing leaders from 17 nursing organizations and health care facilities brought their best thinking to bear on issues of importance to children's health care and the future of pediatric nursing. At the historic Pediatric Nursing Invitational Forum hosted by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB), participants agreed to work together towards a national purpose: to strengthen and secure the well-being and welfare of children and their families through the contributions of pediatric nursing.

This coalition — the new Institute of Pediatric Nursing (IPN) — will launch a national awareness campaign highlighting strategic solutions to address the following five critical areas that currently impact quality care to children and their families:

    • Access to Care
    • Advocacy for Children's Health
    • Care Coordination
    • Education for Pediatric Nurses
    • Quality, Safety, and Evidence-based Nursing Practice

We invite you to read the IPN white paper Securing the Future of Children's Health and press release for more information. In the coming months, a special leadership advisory team of pediatric nursing leaders will facilitate the work of the IPN creating a united pediatric nursing voice to address critical issues to strengthen health care to children and their families. A new website will be created, and work will continue throughout the year to prepare for a November 2010 Forum.

Visit the links at left for background on the initial Forum, its participants, videos, and more. For questions regarding the IPN, please email ipn@ipedsnursing.org.