Special Interest Groups
Are you interested in connecting and interacting with neonatal nurses who share similar interests and challenges? NANN's special interest groups (SIGs) provide you with that opportunity. These groups are designed to support advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), neonatal ICU nursing professionals, and other specialized roles within the neonatal nursing community.
Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise in a particular area, explore new clinical interests, or simply connect with colleagues who understand the nuances of neonatal nursing, SIGs provide a space where you can grow both personally and professionally.
SIGs are open to all NANN members, who may participate in any SIG they would like. To join a discussion group for each SIG, log in to MyNANN and click on "Special Interest Groups" under the Communities tab.
Current SIGs
Advanced Practice
Members with a graduate degree in nursing and a concentration in advanced practice neonatal nursing discuss nursing theory, research, physical and psychosocial assessment, appropriate interventions, case management, and care coordination. This group is ideal for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) looking to deepen their expertise in neonatal nursing.
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Members are Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) who share expert knowledge, professional development opportunities, discuss issues and concerns and collaborate in support of the CNS role in the neonatal population. This SIG is perfect for those in NICU nursing positions who are focused on leadership competencies in nursing and advancing their professional goals.
Discharge Transitioning
Members investigate examination, assessment, and education on the systems, processes, and psychosocial impact of transitions from the acute care setting of the neonatal patient/client and their family into ambulatory care settings. They investigate and establish best practice recommendations for these transitions for the healthcare practitioners and home caregivers.
Education
Members discuss ways to advance neonatal education at all levels, promote personal development, maintain high standards for educational offerings, and advocate for support from the employers of neonatal nurses. This SIG is for those interested in the education needed for neonatal nurses and the education needed to be a NICU nurse.
Management
Members share concerns and expertise related to managing a nursing staff—assessing staffing levels and needs, budget planning and cost accounting, strategic planning, staff morale,and dealing with change. This group supports nurses in leadership roles, focusing on professional development.
NNP Faculty
Members discuss research, curriculum design, implementation of best practices, and evaluation methods.
Research
Members form research partnerships, identify practice issues needing further research, disseminate information on annual research conferences, promote calls for manuscripts for NANN's own and other professional journals, and provide short feature articles and tips on research-related topics, such as analysis, instrumentation, and methods.
Staff Nurse
Members discuss hot topics and concerns, compare hospital policies, and share their knowledge and experience. This SIG is essential for those in NICU nursing positions, focusing on the latest nursing news.
Surgical
Members discuss topics within the neonate community to improve the nursing care, management, and treatment of infants requiring surgical intervention.
By participating in SIGs, you can make a meaningful impact on the neonatal nursing community and advance your career. Whether you're an advanced proctice registered nurse, a clinical nurse specialist, or a staff nurse, there's a SIG that can support your professioanl journey.
NANN Special Interest Group Facilitators
Volunteer SIG facilitators work collaboratively with each other and the SIG director-at-large to accomplish mutual goals that support the strategic plan of the association.
Responsibilities
- Attend NANN's Annual Conference to chair his or her SIG's networking roundtable
- Participate in 1–2 teleconferences per year
- Meet briefly with other facilitators and the SIG director-at-large at NANN's Annual Conference
Qualifications
- Current member in good standing
- Must have the ability to devote 1–4 hours a month to duties and responsibilities
- Currently involved in neonatal nursing care through clinical practice, education, research, or consultation
- Must have Internet access
If you would like to participate as a SIG facilitator, please e-mail your interest to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..