About the Society of Pediatric Nurses
Our Mission
The mission of the Society of Pediatric Nurses is to advance the specialty of pediatric nursing through excellence in education, research and practice.
Our Future
SPN is the pediatric nursing organization for pediatric nurses. We continuously strive to meet the needs of our members, promote career advancement of pediatric nurses, and pave the way to improve facility outcomes by ensuring global pediatric standards of care and clinical practice guidelines are integrated into healthcare. 94% of current members agreed that SPN educational programs have increased their knowledge and 62% indicated improved outcomes from using SPN educational products. View our 2019 - 2022 Strategic Plan.
Our History
The idea of establishing a pediatric specialty organization began to take hold in the
Our Members
SPN is the premier pediatric society representing over 3,600 pediatric nurses and 28 specializations. SPN strives to support nurses in their practice by providing educational resources, news in pediatric trends, and opportunities to network with nurses around the country. Join SPN and become
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Become a Pediatric Nurse
Pediatric nurses are Registered Nurses (RNs) who care for children of all ages in a variety of healthcare settings. They graduate from a nursing school within a college or a university and then take a credentialing examination known as NCLEX. All nursing students learn to care for children through formal classes and guided clinical experiences. Undergraduate nursing programs do not offer a specific program for pediatric nurses. Learn More.
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