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We’re changing where we connect! This X account won’t be updated going forward — but our pediatric nursing members can still find us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook for community highlights, association updates, and more! pedsnurses.org

The SPN is celebrating our 35th anniversary! Hear from SPN leadership on how our association continues to evolve and grow with the pediatric nursing profession. Here's to the next 35 years!

The SPN Board of Directors recently gathered in Chicago for a strategic planning session that maps out the future of the association. Following this session, we asked the Board to describe this strategic planning discussion in one word and why. Check out what they had to say!

Pediatric Nurses Week is next week! To help you celebrate #PNW2025, SPN is hosting a FREE webinar, has merchandise available for purchase, and has FREE resources. We look forward to seeing you next week! pedsnurses.org/pediatric-nurs… #ProudPediatricNurse #PediatricNursesWeek

SPN is excited to share that the next application cycle for the Pediatric Nursing Excellence (PNE) award is now open. Showcase your unit and begin your journey to pediatric nursing excellence by applying today! pedsnurses.org/pediatric-nurs…

The Hive is SPN’s online community exclusively for pediatric nurses, like you! Inside, you’ll find educational resources, available events, and a community full of peers who understand what it's like to be in your shoes. Ready to fly in? Sign on today! hive.pedsnurses.org/dashboard

The SPN Board of Directors gathered in Chicago last week for an engaging and productive series of meetings, including a strategic planning session and our fall Board meeting. Their leadership and insights to our mission play a critical role in shaping the direction of our work.

Introducing the recipients of the SPN PNE Award! Join us in congratulating these two units for their incredible contributions to pediatric nursing using the Pediatric Nursing Excellence Model as a framework. Stay tuned for the next application cycle.

Next week, you can access top-rated sessions from #SPN25 in Anaheim at the SPN Fall Virtual Event: Best of the 35th Annual Conference. Hear from M. Teresa Shannon, MSN, RN, CPN, NPD-BC, as she previews her session. Register now! spn.memberclicks.net/2025-fall-best…

SPN is partnering with Jim Coleman, Ltd. to bring you this year's Pediatric Nurses Week gear! From t-shirts, banners, pens and more, we have what you need to proudly represent all of your hard work! Secure your #PNW merchandise now! jimcolemanstore.com/spn/products/s…

There are just two weeks left to submit your abstract for the SPN 36th Annual Conference, April 27–29, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. Take the stage and present to pediatric nursing leaders from across the country. Submit your abstract by 10/3. pedsnurses.org/annual-confere…

Access top-rated sessions from #SPN25 in Anaheim at the SPN Fall Virtual Event: Best of the 35th Annual Conference. Watch Miriam Crandall, BSN, RN, SANE-P, preview her session, "Forensic Care for Victims of Gun Violence." Register today! spn.memberclicks.net/2025-fall-best…

As part of the #PNW celebration, SPN is hosting "Pediatric Nurses Week Webinar: Caring Connections" free for all attendees, where you can connect with fellow pediatric nurses and earn up to 1.0 NCPD Contact Hour on 10/8, at 12 p.m. CT. Register today! pedsnurses.org/pediatric-nurs…

Hear SPN President, Jennifer Baird, PhD, MPH, MSW, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, CPN, and President-Elect, Michaela Lewis, DNP, ARNP, CPNP-AC/PC, CPN, CPEN, CNE, CNE-cl, PMHS, VA-BC, CCRN, speak on industry news, SPN membership updates, and more! youtube.com/watch?v=Vs8yHV…

The 2025–2026 Call for Leadership Candidates is open through September 12! SPN is seeking applicants for key leadership roles. Share your pediatric nursing expertise and ideas with the association, powered by leaders like you. Learn more and apply today! pedsnurses.org/leadership

Join us on 10/8 for this free Pediatric Nurses Week 2025 Webinar: Caring Connections with Dr. Jean Gribbon, Chief Mission Officer and Founder of Beads of Courage. Register now! pedsnurses.org/pediatric-nurs…

Access top-rated sessions from Anaheim at the SPN Fall Virtual Event: Best of the 35th Annual Conference. Hear from Ana Maria Pires-Serisser, MSN, RN, CPN, about her session with Mary Ellen Green, MSN, RN, CPN, CNL. Register today! spn.memberclicks.net/2025-fall-best…

From in-person events to on-demand learning, certification resources, and our robust Learning Center, SPN gives you the tools to keep growing, stay current, and advance your practice. Join today and invest in your professional development. pedsnurses.org/join-spn

Get more from your SPN membership by joining a Special Interest Group (SIG)! Connect with peers who share your interests, grow your leadership skills, and collaborate on educational offerings. SIGs are free and open to all active SPN members! pedsnurses.org/special-intere…

Access top-rated sessions from Anaheim at the SPN Fall Virtual Event: Best of the 35th Annual Conference. Watch Jessica Panice, MSN, APRN, PCNS-BC, give a sneak peek into her session! Explore the education content and register today! spn.memberclicks.net/2025-fall-best…