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New NANNcast Episode: From Position Statement to Practice: The New APRN Scope of Practice

Neonatal APRNs – this one is for you! Tune in to the latest NANNcast episode to learn the critical aspects of neonatal care and how to effectively implement advanced practice nursing position statements into your practice. In “From Position to Practice: The New APRN Scope of Practice”, our NANNcast host Jill is joined by Dr. Suzanne Staebler, co-author of the newly released APRN Scope of Practice Position Paper. Dr. Staebler shares her valuable insights on how APRNs can use the position statement to advance their NICU’s neonatal care, all while shedding light on indispensable neonatal knowledge. Don’t miss this essential episode – listen today.

2025 Emerging Leaders Fellowship (ELF) Applications Opening Soon

Maximize your leadership potential with the ELF Program! Partnered with Synova Associates, NANN is bringing back the virtual 5-month program to enhance personal and professional development through multiple skill-building sessions. Participants will create and implement a mini project designed to enhance outcomes across numerous healthcare settings.

Be prepared to unleash your leadership potential, create an open, meaningful work environment, thrive and flourish through discovering your best self, and more through this unique opportunity. Applications open on September 9, so bookmark the ELF page and get ready to grow your leadership skills!

Share Your Clinical Nurse Specialist Expertise in the CNS SIG

Calling all CNSs – join NANN’s newest special interest group, designed especially for you! CNS-SIG members share expert knowledge and professional development opportunities, host discussions, and collaborate to better the practice.

Empower your practice and expand your knowledge by joining the CNS-SIG today.

New “From the Hill to the NICU”: Ensuring Immigrant Access to Healthcare

In our latest article, Michelle Ferrant, DNP, ACCNS-N, RNC-NIC addresses the critical need for improved immigrant healthcare access. With 14% of the total U.S. population comprised of immigrants, healthcare workers must factor in the accessibility of healthcare into the lives of immigrant families. With lower healthcare accessibility comes an increased likelihood of experiencing adverse health outcomes, and perinatal and neonatal babies are no exception.

Check out the latest article to learn how to best support immigrant communities today.

Non-nurse NICU Healthcare Professionals Belong at NANN!

Associate Memberships provide non-nurse NICU healthcare professionals with networking opportunities, educational resources, and industry insights, promoting the safest, most up-to-date protocols in their practice. Members get digital access to the Advances in Neonatal Care (ANC) Journal, product and event discounts, members-only communications, the MyNANN community, educational resources, and tuition discounts.

Direct your non-nurse NICU friends to NANN today to take advantage of an Associate Membership!

Expand Your Education at a Discount

E-Members receive access to the MyNANN community forum in the Career Center, exclusive member-only communications, and a digital subscription to the Advances in Neonatal Care Journal for just $99!

Not only this, but e-members also have the opportunity to earn member recruitment rewards when recommending membership to other APRNs and neonatal nurses. Help advance the careers of five of your friends by referring them to NANN and earn a $100 Amazon gift card! Look into NANN’s e-membership today.

Better Together: Join with Friends and Save

Rally your NICU friends and encourage them to join NANN at a discount! No matter what institution you’re a part of, NANN provides discounts to those who join together; groups of 3-9 save $10 each on registration, and groups of 10+ save $20 each. The more friends you gather, the more you save – take advantage of this discount today! Please note that all group members must be new NANN members to qualify.

Recognizing Those Who Make NANN Possible

Extending a huge thank you for the support received from our Executive Industry Relations Council (IRC). NANN expresses gratitude to Dr. Brown’s Medical, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, GE HealthCare, and Pampers for their continued support and dedication to the field.

Learn more about NANN’s IRC or contact our Industry Relations Manager, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Celebrating our Advanced Education Scholarship Recipients

The following NANN members received $1,000 in scholarship funds to go toward their advanced nursing educations:

  • Nicole Green
  • Stephen Morrison
  • Janelle Fauni
  • Carly Goodhart
  • Alexis Steger
  • Cassady Thrapp
  • Tiara Bolden
  • Prashamsa Sannareddy
  • Vanessa Snell
  • Emilie Shepard

Nominate an Outstanding APRN for Recognition

Know an APRN who deserves their contributions shouted from the rooftops? We’d love to recognize them by sharing their hard work with our audience! We’re looking for APRNs who are making waves in their field, whether through outstanding unit support, implementing long-lasting best practices, growing the profession on social, or more. Recommend an APRN who is making a meaningful, positive impact today!

Newly Appointed Committee Members Announced

Congratulations to our newly appointed committee members! 
Annual Conference Committee 

  1. Nikki Willborn (APPD)- NEW 
  2. Elizabeth Orloski (ESCC Chair) 
  3. Angela Lindbloom 
  4. Cassandra Palasiewicz 
  5. Heather Scaggs 
  6. Rachel Leva 
  7. Jennifer Staggs, Chair-Elect - NEW 
  8. Aksana Waskosky- NEW 
  9. Jhonnylyn Ver CASCAÑO- NEW 
  10. Kathryn Lunde- NEW 

Health Policy and Advocacy Committee  

  1. Michele Sweet 
  2. Michelle Ferrant 
  3. Katelyn McCarthy Halstead 
  4. Lisa Davenport  
  5. Nikisha Bailey 
  6. Jennifer Atkins- NEW 

NANN-AP Nominations Committee – Barbara Snapp, Chair 

  1. Kelley Thompson 
  2. Michele Savin 
  3. Rebecca Hunt- NEW 
  4. Stacey Yeo- NEW 

Nominations Committee – Rachael Zastrow, Chair 

  1. Nikki Lemons 
  2. Ja-Yee (Ann) Chu 
  3. Misty Williams 
  4. Kristin Howard- NEW 

Research Committee – Elizabeth Schierholz, Chair 

  1. Ashlee Vance 
  2. Meredith Farmer 
  3. Rebecca Logan 
  4. Jessica Gomez 
  5. Marliese Nist 
  6. Jamie Carey- NEW 
  7. Linda Merritt- NEW 
  8. Brandi Garrett- NEW 

SIG Facilitator – Education 
Alicia Sacks- NEW 

NANN thrives because of volunteers like you! An additional call for volunteers will open following NANN’s Annual Conference in September. Interested in serving in a leadership role? Learn more about volunteering with NANN here!