SPN COMMITTEES 

SPN's committees and task forces are working groups comprised of dedicated volunteers who contribute time and effort to achieving annual goals. The Chair and Chair-Elect of committees are appointed by SPN leadership, and both committee and task force work is integral to the fulfillment of SPN's strategic goals.

SPN recognizes the importance of creating and supporting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion across our organization and the pediatrics specialty. To advance DEI in SPN, committee members consider and operationalize DEI principles through committee goals.

SPN has numerous volunteer opportunities through committees, taskforces, SME needs, and micro-volunteerism or project work. Review the planned opportunities for the 2026 – 2027 volunteer cycle here to learn more before completing our Call for Volunteers Survey!

Chapter Development & Support Committee 

This committee helps identify the needs of chapters, makes recommendations to the Board for chartering new chapters, and recommends policies and procedures relating to chapters. Members act as regional representatives for chapters and support chapters and their leadership as needed. They stay in contact with chapter leaders and share chapter concerns at bimonthly meetings. The CDSC meets every other month at 3 pm CT pm first Wednesdays for half an hour where they share and discuss chapter concerns. 

Clinical Practice and Research Committee

This committee develops the content for various projects as charged by the Board of Directors, and reviews abstracts for the SPN Annual Conference. 

Program Planning Committee

This committee develops educational content for SPN’s Annual Conference. Members of the committee support the American Nursing Credentialing Center-Commission on Accreditation (ANCC-COA) guidelines and works in collaboration with the Director of Programs. The committee is charged with researching, suggesting and confirming conference keynote and general sessions speakers for Board approval, as well as developing networking opportunities for conference attendees and moderating conference sessions. The committee meets for one hour each month.

Nominating Committee

These are elected positions that are filled on a rotating basis. If you are interested in learning more about open positions for the upcoming cycle, please contact [email protected] and/or indicate your interest in the Call for Volunteers Survey.

Educational Products and Services Committee

This committee facilitates and creates activities, products, and services that address the educational needs of SPN members and pediatric nurses. The committee meets for one hour each month. The committee is charged with moderating webinars, coffee breaks, and journal club meetings, as well as providing content for the bi-monthly journal spotlight eblast and making monthly posts in the Hive to drive conversation around journal club articles and SPN educational events. This committee requires an additional time commitment of about three to four hours to complete committee work.

Healthcare Policy and Advocacy Committee

This committee provides oversight of pediatric health policy requests, issues, and advocacy to educate and keep members up to date on current issues. Volunteers should expect a monthly, 1-hour meeting, with periodic project work outside of meeting times. Work is collaborative and works to directly further the advocacy work in SPN’s strategic plan.