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National Association of Neonatal Nurses
Andrea Farrell, America Felix Zazueta, Brittney Hall, & Ashley Harris
Historical Background
Founded in 1984
Historical Background
- The National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) is founded and incorporated in California.
- The organizational work of the association is led by an interim board of directors consisting of Linda Bellig, Patricia J. Johnson, Tracy Karp, Donna Lee Loper, Linda McCollum, and Charles Rait..
(National Association of Neontal Nurses, 2019)
NANN Throughout the years
Throughout the years
1985
NANN cosponsors three conferences during the year, collectively referred to as "The National Conferences of Neonatal Nurses," which in future years becomes NANN's Annual Educational Conference.
1980s
The premier edition of the NANNewsletter is published.
1986
(National Association of Neonatal Nurses, 2019)
1994
Central Lines, NANN's quarterly member print publication, now called NANN Central, debuts.
1990s
1997
NANN.org goes live, providing around-the-clock access to resources and information.
1999
NANN relocates its national offices to Chicago and celebrates its 15th anniversary.
(National Association of Neonatal Nurses, 2019)
2000
NANN celebrates the first Neonatal Nurses Day, established by the New Jersey chapter of NANN.
2007
NANNP, the National Association of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, is established as a membership division within NANN to organize and represent the professional and scholarly concerns of NNPs within NANN.
2000s
The newly formed Health Policy and Advocacy Committee develops NANN's first advocacy agenda.
2008
(National Association of Neonatal Nurses, 2019)
NANN Currently
2019
Current
- Holds Research Institute to advance neonatal nursing research and education
- Small grants are awarded as a component of NANN's Research Institute
- Has grown to 8,200 members and 35 chapters.
(National Association of Neonatal Nurses,2019)
Mission
"To be the professional voice that shapes neonatal nursing through excellence in practice, education, research, and professional development" (National Association of Neonatal Nurses, n.d.)
Organizational Values
Organizational Values
- Ethics and professionalism
- Lifelong learning
- Fiduciary responsibility
- Collegiality
- Trust and transparency
- Excellence in practice
- Advocacy for quality patient and family care
(National Association of Neonatal Nurses, n.d.)
Goal Areas
- Education
- Research and translation
- Advocacy
- Membership engagement
Goal Areas
(National Association of Neonatal Nurses, n.d.)
Requirements to Join
Requirements to join
- Membership in US- $130
- Level II nursery- Less acutely ill or convalescing infants
- Level III nursery- Critically ill patients
(National Association of Neonatal Nurses, n.d.)
Undergraduate Education
Undergradaute Education
- Associates degree which is obtained in 2-3 years
- Diploma degree can be obtained through a hospital-based school of nursing.
- Baccalaureate degree (BSN), which provides the more career flexibility and is obtained in about 4 years through college.
- If you have a degree in another field, you may be eligible for an accelerated program where you can obtain a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) or master of science in nursing (MSN) in 1-2 years.
(National Association of Neonatal Nurses, n.d.)
Post-Graduate Education
Post-Graduate Education
Upon graduating as a registered nurse, you will want to work in a hospital with a NICU.
- NICU’s may require prior experience in infant care. The prior experience can be pediatrics, labor and delivery, or in a well/low-risk newborn nursey. Other NICU’s will hire new graduates who are passionate about working in neonatal intensive care and utilized orientation programs. The orientation programs teach nurses how to properly tend to sick infants.
(National Association of Neonatal Nurses, n.d.)
Graduate Education
Graduate Education
A master’s or a doctoral degree is necessary if a nurse plans to work in advanced practice nursing. A bachelor’s degree (DNP) is required to enter practice-focused doctoral program
(National Association of Neonatal Nurses, n.d.)
Benefits of Joining
Benefits of joining
Educational Opportunities
- Access to NANN's bimonthly journal
- Free CNE opportunities
- Discounts on NANN's products and publications
- Discounted registration fee's for specialty meetings -including the NANN annual conference
Educational Opportunities
(National Association of Neonatal Nurses, n.d.)
Connect with the Community
Connect with the Community
- Participate in local chapters
- Interact with other neonatal nurses in special interest groups (SIGs)
- Take advantage of leadership and volunteer opportunities
- Access to NANN's exclusive MyNANN community forum
- Get involved with NANN's advocacy community
(National Association of Neonatal Nurses, n.d.)
Exclusive benefits for Nurse Practitioners (NANNP)
- Connect with fellow APRN's in NANNP's private online discussion group
- Attend the annual NANNP Business Meeting
- $10 off full membership for American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- Receive a free copy of Understanding Clinical Research: A Practical Guide
- Receive additional 5% off everything in the NANN online store
Exclusive benefits for Nurse Practitioners (NANNP)
(National Association of Neonatal Nurses, n.d.)
Member Savings
Member Savings
- A member can save up to $886 on resources, programs, education modules and more
- Free access to CNENow! modules and to Advances in Neonatal Care Journal
- Join with a group to save $10 for 3-9 new members or $20 for 10+ new members
- Discounts on NANN Annual Conference, Developments Care CNE modules and more
(National Association of Neonatal Nurses, n.d.)
References
National Association of Neonatal Nursing. (n.d.). Benefits of Neonatal Nursing Association Membership. Retrieved from http://nann.org/membership/member-benefits.
National Association of Neonatal Nurses. (2019). Highlight's from NANN's History. Retrieved from http://nann.org/about/history.
National Association of Neonatal Nurses . (n.d.). Join NANN or Renew Your Membership. Retrieved from http://nann.org/membership/join.
National Association of Neonatal Nurses. (n.d.). NANN Member Savings. Retrieved from http://nann.org/membership/member-savings.
National Association of Neonatal Nurses. (n.d.). Our Mission and Values. Retrieved from http://nann.org/about/national-association-of-neonatal-nurses.
National Association of Neonatal Nurses. (n.d.). What is Neonatal Nursing. Retrieved from http://nann.org/professional- development/what-is-neonatal-nursing.
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