Society For Pediatric Nursing

The mission of the Society for Pediatric Nursing is to strategically position pediatric nurses as leaders in transforming health care to improve the well-being of children, families and communities. The purpose of this document is to explain SPN’s vision, mission, values and strategic directions.

The mission of the Society for Pediatric Nursing is to strategically position pediatric nurses as leaders in transforming health care to improve the well-being of children, families and communities.

The Society for Pediatric Nursing is a nonpartisan, international, professional organization dedicated to advancing the art and science of nursing care of children through practice and research.

SPN’s mission is to strategically position pediatric nurses as leaders in transforming health care to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities.

SPN’s vision is for pediatric nurses to be recognized as valued members of interprofessional teams who provide high quality patient centered care through education, research, leadership development, advocacy and collaboration.

The Society for Pediatric Nursing advances excellence in pediatric nursing practice, education and research on behalf of children and their families.

The Society for Pediatric Nursing advances excellence in pediatric nursing practice, education and research on behalf of children and their families.

SPN promotes the health and well-being of children through the development of knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors that foster positive relationships between nurses and children.

Advancing Excellence in Pediatric Nursing Practice, Education & Research

SPN is a professional organization for pediatric nurses, students and others interested in the field of pediatric nursing. The Society’s focus is on enhancing the quality of care to children and their families through education, research and advocacy. SPN members are committed to improving the health status of children through individual efforts, collaborative projects within SPN and involvement in other professional organizations.

The Society also offers many opportunities for continuing education activities through its annual meeting as well as online conferences and webinars.

SPN was founded by visionary pediatricians who recognized the need for nurses trained specifically for caring for infants, children, adolescents and young adults; these nurses would be able to work collaboratively with physicians treating young patients suffering from acute illnesses or injuries; they would also serve those whose medical needs were chronic (elderly) or behavioral (mentally ill). To this end they established an organization called “Society For Pediatric Nursing” which held its first meeting on June 9th 1909 at Bellevue Hospital in New York City – now called NYU Langone Medical Center.”

SPN Mission Statement

Society for Pediatric Nursing Mission Statement

The Society for Pediatric Nursing (SPN) is a professional organization of nurses and other professionals who are committed to excellence in pediatric nursing. SPN’s mission is to advance the practice of pediatric nursing through education, research, and advocacy.

The Society for Pediatric Nursing has a rich history of achievement in its mission to advance excellence in pediatric nursing practice, education, and research. We are proud of the legacy that SPN has built over the years and look forward to continuing this tradition of excellence.