Welcome to PENS

The Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society (PENS) is committed to the development and advancement of nurses in the art and science of caring for children with endocrine disorders and diabetes.

Happy Holidays! The Executive Office will be closed for the holidays December 25th through January 1.

Advancing Endocrine and Diabetes Care

PENS Online Courses

Click here to access the PENS Online Courses! Contact hours available.

Registration Now Open!

Save $ and register by the March 1 Early Bird Deadline!

April 17-20, 2024
St. Louis Union Station Hotel
St. Louis, MO

Have a question you’d like to bounce off a peer? Want to see how your PENS friends are doing? Join us in PENS Pals – an informal space to chat with one another, share resources, and ask questions.

The Infant with Differences in Sexual Development (DSD): Ethical Issues

Presented by Terri Lipman, PhD, CRNP, FAAN 

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The Journal of Pediatric Nursing provides original, peer-reviewed research that is based on the philosophy that pediatric nursing incorporates a family-centered approach.

Recent PENS Announcements

PENS Call for Nominations – 2024 Election

Submission Deadline Extended to December 15 Nominations are being sought for the following PENS offices: President-Elect (1) – The President-Elect will serve one year as ...
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PENS Excellence in Nursing Awards – Submit Nominations by February 1, 2024

The following awards have been created by the PENS Board of Directors to honor our members. Please consider nominating yourself or another worthy individual to ...
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2024 PENS Call for Abstracts for Poster Presentation

Submission Deadline: December1, 2023 Click here for more information and submission instructions.
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Advanced Practice in Endocrinology Nursing 1st Ed. 2019

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PENS Recognition Program

​PENS has established the AP Recognition program at the request of Nurses specializing in pediatric endocrinology.  ​Click here​ for more information.
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Membership Information

​Discover the benefits of belonging to the Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society: ​Active RN $125​ ​International Active RN $130​ Associate (non-RN)​ ​$100 ​Student $50​ Membership dues ...
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