NANN Mentor Program
Our members make NANN the strong, vibrant organization it is, and the NANN Mentor Program helps to create professional relationships between nurses to foster development and connections. Through the NANN Mentor Program, members can find and connect with other nurses who can help them achieve a wide range of career-related goals.
Mentoring relationships within your professional association for nursing are a tremendous tool for neonatal nursing professional development. (Looking for a new NICU nursing position instead of a mentor? Visit the NANN Career Center for job search tools, a free resume review, and to view open positions.)
How the NANN Mentor Program Benefits You
NANN supports all of our members professional development. The mentor program can help both experienced and novice nurses. Research shows that mentors and protégés benefit from mentoring programs:
- Mentors experience increased job satisfaction as they develop professional relationships, reflect on their own practice, and participate in the development of others.
- Protégés benefit from supportive, impartial peer relationships and Mentors experience increased job satisfaction as they develop professional relationships, reflect on their own practice, and participate in the development of others.
How the NANN Mentor Program Works
Wondering what topics you and your mentor or protégé might want to focus on? Suggested topics of interest include:
- Bedside clinical educator
- Career advancement
- Conducting evidence-based projects
- Leadership development
- New NNP
- Parent education
- Presenting research
- Staff management
- Writing for publication
- Pursing an advanced degree - (NNP, CNS, DNP)
- First-time nursing student
Sign up as a mentor, or a protégé, or both today!
Not yet a NANN member? Join today to take advantage of our Mentor Program and our other valuable membership benefits!