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.
Advancing Endocrine and Diabetes Care
PENS Online Courses
Click here to access the PENS Online Courses! Contact hours available.
Registration to Open in February 2026
April 29 – May 2, 2026
Hyatt Regency Columbus Hotel
Columbus, OH
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
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 – 2026 Election Now Open
Submission Deadline December 1, 2025 Nominations are being sought for the following PENS offices: President-Elect (1) – The President-Elect will serve one year as President-Elect ...
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PENS Excellence in Nursing Awards – Submit Nominations by February 1, 2026
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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Gender-Affirming Care Toolkit
The educational resource is now available, and the link is listed below. Gender-Affirming Care Toolkit Link: https://pens.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/GAC-Toolkit.pdf Above is the link for the educational resource created to ...
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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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