Association News

Apply to the NANN Board or NANNP Council Today

Help shape the future of neonatal nursing! NANN is currently accepting applications for the following open positions on the NANN Board of Directors and NANNP Council:

As a member of the NANN Board or NANNP Council, you’ll have the chance to hone your leadership skills and share your expertise with a passionate community dedicated to advancing the field of neonatal nursing. Don’t wait too long – the 2023 Call for Nominations closes on Sunday, April 30. To learn more and apply, log into MyNANN and visit the Elections page.

Now Open: Call for 2023 Research Summit Participation

Do you have a Research Project or Evidence-Based Practice Project that you’re proud of? It’s time to showcase your hard work by applying for the 2023 Research Summit today!

Selected participants will have the opportunity to give a 20-minute presentation on their project, connect with fellow researchers from across the country, and receive recognition for their work. And that’s not all – selected participants will also receive some great perks, including:

A travel stipend to attend the Research Summit in Anaheim
Two nights hotel stay at the Anaheim Marriott
Complimentary registration to the 39th NANN Annual Conference

Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or just starting out, the NANN Research Summit is the perfect platform to highlight your research and educate others. Submissions are due by May 15, 2023. Submit a project today!

Free Webinar: New Curriculum Guidelines and Education Competencies for NNP Programs – What Is It and What’s in It for Me?

Join presenters as they discuss the history of the education guidelines, stakeholders in graduate education, new standards for nurses in general and nurse practitioners in specific, and the unique role of the NNP in caring for our most vulnerable patients. There will be ample time for questions so NNPs, preceptors, staff nurses, and students please join NANNP and members of the guidelines committee to learn what’s new about NNP education.

NANN's New Member Benefits and Pricing

NANN individual and international membership recently got even better! On November 1, 2022, we added new benefits for our members – 20 free hours of CE and the following 4 free digital products:

Check out these valuable resources today! To find CE products free to members only, log into iLearn and search the catalog for “free member CE” or filter for “free member CE”. Pricing will be listed as $0.

This increase in benefits does coincide with a small rise in membership dues – NANN’s first in 6 years. With these additional benefits, the value of your membership is now approximately 5 times the cost of membership. The more you tap into your member benefits, the more valuable it is!

Listen to the Latest NANNcast Episode

The latest installment of the NANNcast APRN series is here! In this episode, host Jill Beck and Katherine Newnam, PhD RN CPNP NNP-BC, discuss best practices for caring for neonates with respiratory difficulties. Topics include ventilator management, the best modes of ventilation, minimizing damage and inflammation, and more. Listen to the episode wherever you get your podcasts.

We’re also excited to announce that we’ve almost reached 100K podcast downloads. Thank you for listening!

Free Webinar: Tissue Adhesive for Vascular Access in the Neonatal ICU

NANN has partnered with the Association for Vascular Access to host this free CE webinar that provides information on the use of tissue adhesive in the neonatal population as it relates to decreasing CLABSI, line migration, and adhesive trauma. The presenters share two hospitals' CLABSI prevention bundles with the incorporation of tissue adhesive and how it has been utilized as an adjunct to their practice. During the presentation, the speakers review the data and evidence supporting the use of tissue adhesive in the neonatal population.

Create an AVA guest login and access the free webinar today!

Learn More About NANN’s e-Membership

NANN’s new e-membership is a great way to get involved in NANN, connect with our vibrant community, and enjoy some amazing benefits – all at a great price! For only $99, e-membership provides a digital subscription to Advances in Neonatal Care, access to both the MyNANN community forum and NANN Career Center, exclusive member-only communications, and the opportunity to earn member recruitment rewards. You can see how the e-membership compares to our full membership in the Membership Comparison Chart.

Help us grow and earn valuable member recruitment rewards by recommending membership to other neonatal nurses and APRNs in your community. For every five new members you refer to NANN, you will receive a $100 Amazon gift card!

Spread the Word About NANN’s Group Membership

You know what they say – the more, the merrier! That’s especially true at NANN. With our group membership, new members can join the association together at a discounted rate. This is a great way to experience NANN’s valuable member benefits for less. Plus, there’s no requirement for group members to come from the same institution. Learn more about our group membership to share with your friends and colleagues.