Find the Right NANN Membership for You
The National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) offers you a variety of membership options tailored to support your professional journey and connect you with a vibrant community dedicated to neonatal care. Explore our membership categories to find the best fit for your needs and goals.
Membership Options
United States and Canada—$150
For nurses within the United States and Canada looking for a full suite of member benefits, including:
- Print and digital subscription to Advances in Neonatal Care
- 20 free continuing education (CE) credits
- Free digital products
- Tuition savings through our partnerships
- Product and event discounts
- Scholarship and grant eligibility
International—$170
For nurses outside the United States and Canada, offering the same comprehensive benefits as the US and Canada membership.
E-Member—$99
For nurses looking to connect with NANN and receive a limited suite of valuable benefits:
- Digital subscription to Advances in Neonatal Care
- Access to MyNANN and the NANN Career Center
- Members-only communications
- Weekly NANN Neonatal News and quarterly E-News
- Recruitment rewards
Student—$50 ($45 for NSNA members)
For students currently enrolled in an entry-level nursing program leading to eligibility for the NCLEX examination upon graduation. Undergraduate student members cannot hold office or chair a NANN committee, but they enjoy all other membership benefits:
- Communicate with fellow nurses through MyNANN – NANN’s member-only exclusive community forum.
- Gain free access to Advances in Neonatal Care, the most cited neonatal nursing journal.
- Discover networking opportunities for future jobs.
- Participate in special interest groups and committees.
- Be in the loop on the latest neonatal nursing industry updates through our member emails.
- Connect with a mentor through NANN’s Mentor Program.
- Receive discounts on NANN products and Annual Conference pricing.
Retired—$80
For retired NANN members, age 65 and older:
- Voting rights
- Participation on committees
- All other regular benefits (excluding Advances in Neonatal Care and holding office)
Associate—$130
Open to any nonnurse neonatal healthcare professional who wants to support neonatal nursing and access NANN education, products, and offerings.
Chapter Membership—Pricing Varies by Chapter
Chapter membership is open to US members. Members can add chapter memberships when joining NANN
NANN-AP Individual—$40 additional (US and Canada)
For NANN members who are neonatal nurse practitioners (NNPs) or clinical nurse specialists (CNSs), offering additional benefits through the National Association of Neonatal Nurses – Advanced Practice (NANN-AP).
NANN-AP International—$35 additional
For NANN members who are NNPs or CNSs and located outside of the United States and Canada.
NANN-AP Student Membership
The National Association of Neonatal Nurses Advanced Practice (NANN-AP) invites graduate nursing students to join and experience the exclusive benefits just for APRNs. NANN-AP graduate student memberships are available to any registered nurse accepted into an accredited advanced degree program and working toward their NNP or CNS. To join NANN-AP as a graduate student, you must currently hold an individual NANN membership.
NNP Graduate Student—$15 additional
For NANN-AP graduate students enrolled in an advanced degree program working toward their NNP or CNS. Must hold an individual NANN membership.
Group Membership Savings
Join NANN with your colleagues to save!
- 3-9 new members: Save $10 each
- 10+ new members: Save $20 each
Group membership is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
- Form your group of new members. Share the benefits of NANN with other neonatal nurses in your unit, community, or personal network. Use NANN’s Member Recruitment Toolkit to support your efforts in creating your group or to help others form their own! If you’re a NANN member who refers new members, you can reap big rewards! Learn more about NANN’s member referral program.
- Share group info with NANN. One member emails the list of all group member names, email addresses, and mailing addresses to [email protected].
- Await your NANN registration email. Group members will receive an email explaining how to register online at group discount pricing. For the group to receive the discounted rate, all members must complete their online registration.
To register as a group by mail, fill out and follow directions on our group membership registration form.
Have questions about group membership? We can help! Email [email protected] for information.
Get Involved in a Local Chapter
From Washington to Florida , NANN chapters play an important role in the association’s grassroots services and support for our members. Belonging to a chapter provides a unique local experience to deepen your NANN involvement and share your voice in your community of peers.
Browse a list of NANN chapters to find one near you.
Interested in joining a chapter? Existing NANN members, log into your NANN account and then select the “Add Chapter Membership” button below.
New to NANN? Only NANN members are eligible for chapter membership. If you’re not yet a NANN member, complete our online membership application. You will have the opportunity to browse available chapters and add one to your NANN membership.
Looking to renew your chapter membership? If your chapter membership is due for renewal, simply log into your NANN account and click on the Renew button to complete the renewal process.
Chapter membership fosters your growth as a neonatal nurse or APRN on a local level. Join your local chapter for a variety of benefits, including:
- Networking opportunities to connect with local colleagues
- A forum for convenient and inexpensive local educational programs
- An arena to foster leadership qualities
- Professional development opportunities at all stages of your career
- Contribution to your local community through philanthropic activities
- And more!
Interested in starting a chapter? Learn more about chapter management or contact [email protected] with questions.
Benefits of NANN Membership
Employers Benefit from NANN Membership
Supporting professional membership for your NICU nurses can help you:
- Achieve or renew Magnet status
- Differentiate your institution at a time when excellence is forefront in the minds of the public
- Provide accredited training and education for your staff at a discounted price
- Support neonatal nurses in providing the highest quality of care and improving outcomes to their vulnerable patients through access to NANN resources
Patients Benefit from NANN Membership
Having NANN member nurses in your NICU assures patients:
- Are cared for by nurses dedicated to professional excellence and promoting optimal patient care
- Have access to nurses that are part of a respected, standard-bearing professional organization and collaborative network of experts and leaders in the field
- Receive free family education resources to help them navigate their NICU experience and care of their newborn
Nurses Grow with NANN Membership
NANN membership offers many professional and personal rewards. NANN membership provides:
- Enhanced professional credibility
- Leadership and volunteer opportunities
- A voice in forums where evidence-based practice standards are discussed and defined
- Influence in advocating for neonatal nursing practice regulation and policy and the health of neonates and their families
- Connections to a diverse group of peers
- Continuing professional development and access to clinical and professional resources
NANN is the only nonprofit neonatal nursing organization that exists solely to support the professional needs of neonatal nurses throughout their careers.