Neonatal care is a team effort, and NANN‑AP exists to support the advanced practice clinicians who make that care possible. Bringing together neonatal APRNs and collaborating providers across roles and settings, NANN‑AP drives professional growth, leadership development, and evidence‑based practice. Through national representation, tailored education, mentorship, and a thriving peer community, NANN‑AP empowers members to elevate outcomes for babies and families while supporting the next generation of neonatal APRNs.
Who NANN-AP serves:
Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs)
How NANN‑AP supports NNPs:
- Leadership: Help set and refine national standards for neonatal APRN roles and education, with representation in key groups like L.A.C.E., the American Academy of Pediatrics, and NONPF.
- Expertise: Access and shape educational resources, stay current through the Advances in Neonatal Care journal, and join the Advanced Practice Summit at NANN’s Annual Conference to explore leadership and clinical topics that improve your practice.
- Workforce: Contribute to national workforce initiatives, including NNP recruitment/retention efforts and the ongoing NNP Workforce Survey.
- Advocacy: Add your voice to national efforts focused on role clarity, sustainable staffing models, and the future of neonatal APRN practice.
- Community: Connect in member‑only discussion groups via MyNANN, pursue awards, volunteer on APRN-focused task forces, and network at conference.
Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs)
How NANN‑AP supports CNSs:
- Leadership: Influence neonatal APRN standards and scope of practice and benefit from national representation in key groups.
- Expertise: Tap into free educational materials through iLearn, stay informed through your monthly subscription to Advances in Neonatal Care, and participate in the Advanced Practice Summit to share solutions.
- Advocacy: Support national efforts that elevate and sustain the CNS role within neonatal care.
- Community: Join peer discussions in MyNANN, pursue recognition through APRN awards, volunteer on APRN initiatives, and expand your network at conference.
APRN Faculty and Program Leaders
How NANN‑AP supports educators:
- Leadership and Standards: Have a voice in national dialogues and influence how neonatal APRN roles and educational paths are defined.
- Educational Materials: Take advantage of high‑quality educational materials in iLearn and leverage Advances in Neonatal Care and the Advanced Practice Summit for teaching and precepting.
- Community: Connect with peers facing similar workforce and program challenges to share what’s working across units.
- Advocacy: Stay connected to national efforts that support faculty needs, strengthen programs, and address APRN workforce challenges.
Graduate Students
How NANN‑AP supports students:
- Educational Materials: Build your skills with on‑demand courses in iLearn and stay up to date on the research shaping advanced neonatal practice with Advances in Neonatal Care.
- Community: Build meaningful professional connections through the NANN Mentor Program, discussions in MyNANN communities, and networking opportunities at the NANN Annual Conference.
- Guidance: Whether you’re unsure where to begin or looking for your next step, NANN-AP provides a supportive pathway to help you navigate your advanced practice journey with confidence.
- Advocacy: Gain early exposure to the national issues shaping neonatal APRN practice and learn how to contribute to the profession’s future.
Other Advanced Practice Providers (PAs, OTs, and more)
If you’re a neonatal PA, OT, or other advanced practice professional, join NANN as an associate member first, then add NANN‑AP to gain access to advanced practice resources and community.
How NANN‑AP supports collaborating providers:
- Stay current with neonatal research: Get access to Advances in Neonatal Care, NANN’s peer‑reviewed journal, to keep up with the latest evidence and insights that support collaborative, high‑quality care.
- Education that strengthens your NICU practice: Access neonatal learning to deepen your clinical knowledge and stay current on evolving standards.
- Connection to the neonatal community: Participate in forums, discussions, and conference events where the neonatal community shares experiences, challenges, and practical solutions.
- National advanced practice updates: Get involved in advocacy efforts shaping neonatal practice.