Association News
Choose Wellness in Times of Nurse Fatigue at NANN Connections
We are living in highly uncertain times and neonatal nurses have been on the front lines of the global pandemic. Join NANN’s membership committee on Thursday, February 10th for NANN Connections: Choosing Wellness: Create your Own Weather in Stormy Times. Dr. Eileen T. O’Grady, a nurse practitioner wellness expert, will present ideas on how to practice self-leadership and explore strategies to combat nurse fatigue and preserve your sanity during challenging times. NANN Connections events are free for all neonatal nurses, not just NANN members. Hang this flyer in your unit and be sure to invite your neonatal nursing peers. In the spirit of self-care, all attendees who stay throughout the event will be entered to win a $100 Spafinder gift-card!
Apply for the Advances in Neonatal Care Author Mentorship Program
NANN’s clinical journal, Advances in Neonatal Care, is currently accepting applications from new authors who would benefit from dedicated guidance and assistance to translate their work into a manuscript for journal submission. Be mentored by ANC’s Original Research Section Editor and learn how to write for a clinical journal! Fill out this brief form to apply for the mentor program by February 11, 2022.
New to the NICU? Gain Inspiration from NANN Footprints
NANN Footprints: Stories from the NICU shares the narratives of neonatal nurses and highlights their incredible impact on patients and families. This month’s submission is a letter of encouragement to recent graduates just starting their career in the NICU. Read “Dear NICU New Grads” by Gabriel C. Hutson, MN.
Interested in sharing your NICU narrative? A NANN Footprints story should be relevant to neonatal nursing practice, relate a baby’s or family’s experience, and/or describe the professional development of a neonatal nurse. Please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for consideration!
Take advantage of all that MyNANN offers!
NANN's online community forum, MyNANN, is the place to be for neonatal nurses and APRNs! You can create new discussion posts, follow along with other threads, connect with fellow members, and so much more. We want you to get the very best experience from using MyNANN, so we've compiled nine key tips for getting the most out of MyNANN. Check out our infographic and head over to MyNANN to start taking full advantage of the platform - it's one of your most valuable member benefits!
Recruit a Group of New NANN Members
What’s better than seeing a new member join NANN? Seeing a GROUP of new members join NANN! Those interested in joining the association who have not been a member in the past 5 years are welcome to join with a group membership discount. A group of 3-9 new members saves $10 each on their membership fee, and 10 or more new members save $20 each! Find details on our group memberships and how to get a group set up today.
And remember, if you refer new members and they join NANN, you receive a $100 Amazon gift card for every 5 new members who join. Help grow our neonatal nursing community today!
Join the Thousands of Listeners Streaming NANNcast
NANN's podcast, NANNcast, has been downloaded over 64,000 times! Host Jill Beck introduces listeners to hot topics in neonatology, bringing on expert guests with the hope of creating better patient outcomes.
The latest episode is the first of NANNcast's APRN series, discussing all things advanced practice neonatal nursing. Listen to "Managing the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Shortage." Stay tuned for upcoming episodes on international neonatal care, the NICU parent experience, and more!
Is there a topic you want to hear covered on NANNcast? Do you think you'd be a good podcast guest? Share your NANNcast topic ideas or sign up to be a guest!
COINN Calls for Global Neonatal Nurse Faculty
The Council of International Neonatal Nurses, Inc. (COINN) is calling for neonatal nurse educators and neonatal nurses to virtually teach and mentor faculty in Ghana, Nigeria, and other African countries. Teaching would entail creating modules and teaching them online to students. Faculty mentees would work alongside you as you create modules and co-teach the class. Instructors must have at minimum a bachlelor of science in nursing and two years' experience in a level II or III NICU. For more information or to indicate your interest, please contact Carole Kenner at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Enhance Your Experience with NANN Chapter Membership
Take your NANN experience to the next level by getting involved in your local NANN chapter! From Washington to Florida, and in nearly 30 states in between, NANN chapters play an important role in the associations’ grassroots services and support for our members. NANN chapters provide local community service, gather for a luncheon at NANN’s Annual Conference, design their own educational events and offerings, and more! Belonging to a chapter provides a unique local experience where you can deepen your NANN involvement and share your voice in your community of peers. Find a NANN chapter near you!
More Than 2,000 Open Jobs Are Waiting on NANN's Career Center
NANN’s Career Center has organizations searching for talented people like you every day. With our easy-to-use tools, you can apply to postings, manage your profile, set up job alerts, and more. You’ll also enjoy access to valuable resources that can help advance your career, such as online learning and resume assistance. Now’s the time to jumpstart your career—visit our Career Center to get started.
