Pediatric Nursing Certification Board

09/17/2026

Last Day to Save on Your Pediatric Update Modules!

Planning ahead for your 2027 recertification? Today is your final chance to save 40% on PNCB Pediatric Update Modules!

Save 40% with code: GEARUP27

Don't wait, this offer ends today at 11:59 p.m. ET!

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09/17/2026

Advance Your Competence. Strengthen Clinical Decision-Making.

Every health care professional is influenced by cognitive bias, and recognizing it can lead to better patient care. Explore common cognitive biases, their impact on pediatric care, and practical strategies to support thoughtful, informed clinical decisions during this live webinar.

Join our speaker Jessica Kimmes, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC, on September 30, 12:00 p.m. ET. Earn 1.0 NAPNAP contact hour.

Register today: https://ow.ly/Xs8450ZOsPv

09/16/2026

We're excited to join nursing professionals from around the world at the International Council of Nurses Network Congress.

ICN provides an opportunity to share ideas, strengthen global nursing partnerships, and advance the future of healthcare. PNCB is proud to highlight resources that support pediatric nursing career development.

If you're attending ICN, come by booth 100 and say hello!

09/16/2026

Planning for your 2027 recertification? Now's the time to save.

40% OFF PNCB Pediatric Update Modules! Use code: GEARUP27

Earn contact hours. Prepare for recertification.

Offer ends September 17 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Don't miss out!

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09/15/2026

Celebrate National Online Learning Day with PNCB Continuing Education

Learning continues through every patient interaction, every new clinical challenge, and every opportunity to grow professionally.

This National Online Learning Day, invest in your pediatric nursing expertise with PNCB's online continuing education offerings. Learn more:

All PNCB CE Modules Plus Webinar AccessPNCB offers more than 100 hours of accredited CE, some modules at no cost! No matter your role or where you are in your career journey, PNCB has high-quality learning to support your practice and patients. Certification is not required to learn with PNCB. Stud...

09/10/2026

This World Su***de Prevention Day, we're highlighting the webinar series from the Children’s Hospital Association that addresses critical topics, including equity, collaborative care models, patient safety science, technology, and rural prevention approaches.

The webinar recordings are free to access online: https://ow.ly/OCE250ZIsOa

The Children’s Hospital Association also offers tools to strengthen care for children and families when they need it most. Learn more: https://ow.ly/8M8p50ZIsO9

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09/09/2026

September is Youth Su***de Prevention Awareness Month—a critical time to strengthen the knowledge, systems, and strategies that support children and adolescents at risk.

Health care professionals are encouraged to access the free seven-part webinar series on youth su***de prevention from the Children's Hospital Association. The recorded sessions address essential topics including health equity, collaborative care models, patient safety science, technology, and su***de prevention in rural communities. These resources offer practical, evidence-informed perspectives to help health care teams strengthen prevention efforts, improve care delivery, and better support young people and their families.

09/04/2026

Join our live webinar, Not Just Routine: Rethinking Pediatric Measurements, and explore practical, evidence-based approaches to improving measurement accuracy and consistency in pediatric care. Join Melina Burns West, MSN, RN, CCRN, CPN on September 9, 2:00 p.m. ET. And earn 1.0 NAPNAP contact hour. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Elul50ZIsJg

09/02/2026

Throughout September, PNCB will be highlighting pediatric mental health resources, continuing education opportunities, certification pathways, and evidence-based tools designed to help healthcare professionals build confidence in caring for patients with behavioral and mental health needs.

Explore the valuable mental health resources available through the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), including clinical tools, educational content, and practice resources that support pediatric mental healthcare: https://ow.ly/G0fp50ZIsxX

Together, we can strengthen our ability to recognize concerns early, provide compassionate care, and connect families with the support they need.

08/27/2026

The August 2026 issue of the Journal of Nursing Regulation has published the article: 𝘕𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘺: 𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘕𝘗 𝘥𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦

This study aimed to describe the present landscape of direct patient care clinical hour requirements across NP program types, identify barriers to implementing 750 direct patient care clinical hours, and assess intentions and timelines for DNP program implementation and master's program closure. Free access to the article is available until October 10, 2026: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2155825626000815?dgcid=author