Get the Education Needed for Neonatal Nurses from NANN
Get the very best clinical, developmental, and evidence-based products and resources in nursing from the National Association of Nurses (NANN) for use by neonatal nurses at every stage of your neonatal nursing career.
These products reflect NANN's unwavering commitment to continuous neonatal nurse education and nursing professional development, providing neonatal nurses like you with the tools you need to excel in the NICU and beyond.
As your professional association in nursing, we share your commitment to delivering the highest quality care to the tiniest patients. Invest in your professional growth with NANN's trusted educational resources and join a community dedicated to advancing neonatal nursing excellence.
Learn more about select product topics below and click on a product category to see NANN's full line of educational options in that topic.
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Clinical Practice Educational Products
Get the education needed to be a NICU nurse and to grow and advance your career. NANN's Clinical Practice products are foundational for NICU nursing positions―neonatal staff nurses, nurse managers, and advanced practice registered nurses―in NICUs all over the world.
These neonatal nursing resources and tools enhance the practical, hands-on skills and knowledge you need to provide effective patient care. They include clinical practice guidelines, core curriculums, policies, procedures, and competencies, resource guides, quick-reference cards, and an online learning module.
These evidence-based products help you apply theoretical knowledge in real-world clinical settings—improving clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and intervention techniques, ensuring that you are well-prepared to handle the complexities of patient care with confidence and competence.
One standout clinical practice product is Policies, Procedures, and Competencies for Neonatal Nursing Care, 6th Edition, comprising 24 policies, 29 procedures, and 31 assessments you can adapt for use in your NICU to become the foundation of patient care and drive nursing practice.
Some clinical practice products offer continuing education (CE) credits, too!
Educational Products for Professional Development
NANN's Development products support the novice nurse, nurses in orientation, and nurse mentors and mentees.
NANN's professional development educational products are designed to support nurses in their journey toward career advancement and personal growth. Developed by seasoned professionals, these resources in nursing offer comprehensive insights into leadership, communication, and advanced clinical skills. Reflecting NANN's dedication to fostering continuous improvement, these products empower nurses like you to expand your expertise, stay current with industry trends, and achieve your professional goals.
Learn about competencies for neonatal nurse practitioners (NNPs) and preceptorships, refresh your foundational knowledge, or get key texts to support a neonatal certification, like the Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-NIC) certification.
Resources for Educating Patients' Families
NANN's products for family education support nurses as they guide parents through their baby’s NICU journey. These resources for neonatal families include:
- Baby Steps to Home, created to standardize the discharge pathway NICU nurses use to educate parents about their baby’s condition and prepare them to take their baby home.
- Advances in Neonatal Care: Family Teaching Toolbox, a collection of parent guides to help families understand their baby's condition, needed care, testing, and more.
Developed by experienced neonatal nurses, these products ensure that families receive accurate, comprehensive information, empowering them to provide the best care for their babies at home. By utilizing NANN's family education resources, nurses can foster a collaborative environment and standardize the foundations of family education across patients.
Master Developmental Care and Validate Your Knowledge
NANN's educational products on developmental care equip neonatal nurses with the knowledge and skills needed to support the holistic growth and development of their tiniest patients. These resources emphasize the importance of creating an environment that promotes the physical, emotional, and neurological wellbeing of neonates. Developed by seasoned neonatal professionals, NANN's developmental care materials integrate the latest research and best practices. The Developmental Care of Newborns and Infants, 3rd Edition is your complete guide. A neonatal care program in a book, this text addresses the full spectrum of neonatal care, from prenatal planning to delivery, plus neonatal ICU and the transition to home. Validate what you’ve learned by earning NANN’s Neonatal Developmental Care Specialist designation, showcasing your ability to provide developmentally appropriate care and individualized, family-centered care.