Updated Position Statement: Palliative Care for the Fetus, Newborn, and Infant
Palliative care requires clinical expertise, ethical decision-making, and compassionate communication across every stage of care. As the professional voice of neonatal nursing, NANN provides guidance that helps nurses navigate complex situations and advocate for infants and families. NANN’s updated Palliative Care for the Fetus, Newborn, and ...
Learn MoreNew NANNcast Out Now: Rapid Genome Sequencing: Enabling Earlier Answers and Faster Decision-Making in the NICU
When neonates present with unexplained or persistent symptoms, time is critical. In this episode, Jill is joined by Dr. Linda Genen, MD, MPH, neonatologist, and Chief Medical Officer at GeneDx as she explains how rapid genome sequencing can support earlier genetic diagnosis, reduce diagnostic uncertainty, ...
Learn MoreHelp Shape the Next Edition of “Policies, Procedures, and Competencies”
NANN is seeking contributors for the upcoming revision of Policies, Procedures, and Competencies for Neonatal Nursing Care, an essential resource that guides evidence-based practice across neonatal settings. As a contributor, you’ll review and strengthen content, evaluate evidence, and collaborate with peers to ensure the next edition reflects ...
Learn MoreRegister Now for “Mental Health in the NICU”
For many families, a NICU stay comes with lasting emotional and psychological strain. Yet mental health support isn’t consistently built into NICU care. Join psychologist Amanda Nili alongside parents Claire Ricketts and Tiffany Goodson on Monday, June 22, at 3:00 p.m. CT for a candid, ...
Learn MoreNANN’s 2026–2029 Strategic Plan has been approved!
NANN’s 2026–2029 Strategic Plan has been approved! Over the next several years, it will guide how NANN focuses our time, resources, and advocacy so we can better support NANN members across every stage of their careers. Explore the plan and see where we’re headed.
Learn MoreNew Guidance to Support Safe, Infant-Directed Feeding in the NICU
Feeding isn’t one-size-fits-all. Every infant shows you something different, and knowing how to read those cues can make all the difference in how feeding progresses. The 2nd edition of "Infant-Directed Oral Feeding for Premature and Critically Ill Hospitalized Infants: Guidelines for Practice" is here, bringing together the latest evidence ...
Learn MoreRegister Now for “Optimizing Neonatal Outcomes Through Risk-Appropriate Care”
Ensuring the right patient is in the right place at the right time changes neonatal outcomes. Join us at 1 PM CDT on May 14 to take a closer look at how risk-appropriate care and perinatal regionalization are improving outcomes across the country. You’ll hear from leaders ...
Learn MoreTune in for a brand new episode of NANNcast!
In this episode, Dr. Jessica Daigle explores why psychological safety is essential in the NICU - for both healthcare professionals and families. She discusses how trust, communication, and emotional support shape team dynamics, family experiences, and patient care, while also highlighting early signs of burnout ...
Learn MoreNANN Strategic Plan 2026-2029
Education, Professional Development & Leadership Goal NANN will provide education, leadership, and professional development support across the neonatal nursing career continuum to ensure the future growth and sustainability of the profession and association. Planned Objectives Research, Evidence-Based Practice, and Quality Improvement Goals Planned Objectives Advocacy ...
Learn MoreApril 2026 E-News
Welcome to NANN E‑News, your update on everything happening across the NANN community. Each issue is designed to help you get the most value from your membership, offering new opportunities to grow, lead, and make an impact. Inside, you’ll find new ways to connect with ...
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