Find Your Community in Pediatric Endocrine Nursing
Pediatric endocrine nurses are passionate about the work they do, but many work in small teams or specialized settings where connecting with peers can be challenging.
PENS brings together nurses from across the country who understand the unique rewards and challenges of caring for children with endocrine disorders and diabetes. Through education, mentorship, networking, and professional development, PENS helps nurses feel supported, connected, and confident throughout every stage of their career.
Why Nurses Join PENS
As a member of PENS, you’ll have opportunities to:
- Stay current on evolving clinical issues and patient care challenges
- Build confidence and expertise in your specialty
- Access mentorship and leadership opportunities
- Share ideas and practical solutions with peers
- Create lifelong professional relationships and referral networks
- Advance pediatric endocrine nursing care for children and families
Member Benefits
- Annual Education Conference: Educational topics include growth disorders, delayed puberty, thyroid conditions and other hormonal abnormalities. Each conference also includes a diabetes track. The conference provides time to network and share experiences with other nurses.
- Journal of Pediatric Nursing: PENS members also receive a subscription to the Journal of Pediatric Nursing, a bi-monthly journal edited by Margaret Keil PhD, CRNP, and published by Elsevier. This is a $241 value – MORE than the cost of your membership! Be sure you select the option on your dues form to receive the journal.
- Research Grants: Funds are available to support pediatric endocrinology nursing research projects.
- Continuing Education Funds: Funds are available to assist members in attending the PENS National Conference.
- PENS Pals – online networking opportunity for members.
- Emeritus Membership Status: If you have been a PENS member for 10 years or more and are retiring form nursing, you are eligible for the category – only one-half the regular member dues and you keep all benefits!
- Access to our PENS website “Members Only” section: Includes, among other valuable tools, educational materials, patient handouts and online journal information.
Membership Rates
Active RN ……………………………… $125.00
International Active RN ………….$130.00
Associate (Non-RN) ………………. $100.00
Student (Full-Time Student) …….. $50.00
PENS membership fees are pro-rated quarterly for new members.
| Jan-Mar | Apr-Jun | Jul-Sept | Oct-Dec* | |
| Active RN | $125.00 | $93.75 | $62.50 | $156.25 |
| International RN | $130.00 | $97.50 | $65.00 | $162.50 |
| Associate | $100.00 | $75.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 |
| Student | $50.00 | $37.50 | $25.00 | $62.50 |
*October-December, the fee covers both the remainder of the current year and the following year.
Membership dues are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution. Membership dues may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. Please consult your tax advisor for information.
Ready to Join?
Become part of a community dedicated to supporting pediatric endocrine nurses and advancing care for children and families.
NOTE: Please do not click the above buttons if you are already a member of PENS and just want to renew your membership. To renew, log in to the member’s area or contact our office at the number below.