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Strengthening the NNP Workforce Through Faculty Collaboration By Jennifer Fitzgerald, DNP NNP-BC Introduction: Why Faculty Collaboration Matters Now The first neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) programs were developed in the early 1970s, with NANN Past President Patricia Johnson, DNP MPH RN NNP, recognized as pioneering the ...
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NANN research drives the practice of neonatal nursing. For this reason, NANN strives to provide avenues for members to become more active in accessing, understanding, conducting, and advancing research and evidence-based neonatal care. This survey was approved by NANN’s Research Committee to be distributed via ...
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Don't Miss the Top Stories from NANN's Neonatal News NANN's Neonatal News e-newsletter offers subscribers a weekly summary of professional news, trends, and updates. Opt in to have the latest news in neonatal nursing sent directly to your inbox each week. Read top recent stories: Opt into NANN's Neonatal ...
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Nominate Yourself or a Peer for a 2026 NANN Award Each year, NANN celebrates excellence in neonatal nursing by honoring individuals and chapters who make a difference in the profession. Nominate yourself or a peer for one of this year’s awards and join us in ...
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Leanne Nantais-Smith, PhD RN NNP-BC FAANPNANN-AP Council Chair Happy New Year and best wishes for a healthy, peaceful, and productive 2026! I invite you to read the 2025 By the Numbers report. You will learn about the wonderful accomplishments for 2025. These achievements are a ...
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Explore the latest NANN resources designed to support your work. Showcase Your Expertise in Developmental Care Ready to take your expertise to the next level? The Neonatal Developmental Care Specialist Designation (DCSD) is your opportunity to stand out and show your commitment to excellence in ...
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Help NANN Grow by 500 New Members We’re rallying the NANN community to help grow NANN by 500 new members in 2026! Your referrals make the difference, so invite a colleague, share in your unit, and help us grow the profession’s collective voice. When you ...
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Taryn Edwards, MSN APRN NNP-BCNANN President Happy 2026 from the NANN Board of Directors! If you did not have the opportunity to join us at our 41st Annual Conference and business meeting, I welcomed Dr. Barbara Snapp as NANN’s President-Elect. Throughout her career, Dr. Snapp ...
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Tiny Tech: Innovations Reshaping Neonatal Care By Juliane Crafton, MSN RNC-NIC Imagine—on a bright summer day in 1901, you walk into the Pan-American Exposition, a world’s fair in Buffalo, New York. Struck by the foreign architecture and bold colors, you explore. From fine art to ...
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No matter how small, every action matters in the NICU. In the latest NANNcast episode, Dr. William L. Hull, DNP APRN NNP-BC, shares how developmental care, family-centered practices, and intentional bedside moments can transform outcomes for infants and families. Plus, you'll hear updates on NANN’s ...
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