Academy of Neonatal Nursing
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| Abbreviation | ANN |
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| Formation | 2001 |
| Type | Professional organization |
| Purpose | Professional and neonatal nursing education |
| Headquarters | 1425 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite 105 |
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Region served | Worldwide |
Membership | Neonatal nurses |
Official language | English |
Main organ | Executive committee |
| Website | www.academyonline.org |
The Academy of Neonatal Nursing (ANN) is a professional organization in the United States for neonatal nurses. It was established on February 6, 2001 [citation needed] and has approximately 6,000 members.[1] The organisation is supporter of the Foundation for Neonatal Research and Education (FNRE).[1]
Mission
The mission of the Academy of Neonatal Nursing is to provide neonatal education and programs to health care professionals. This mission is achieved through professional, peer-reviewed publications (Neonatal Network: The Journal of Neonatal Nursing), educational conferences, and offering books and other materials to neonatal health care professionals.[2][3]
Executive Committee
ANN is governed by an Executive Committee. Members of this committee are:
- Debbie Fraser,
- Julieanne Schiefelbein,
- Denise L. Zimmerman,
- Tina Scott,
- AnnMarie Barber,
- Karen D'Apolito,
- Sean G. Smith,
Publications
ANN's primary publication is Neonatal Network: The Journal of Neonatal Nursing, published bimonthly. It has approximately 10,000 subscribers, including over 1,000 American neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). The peer-reviewed journal was established in 1981 and publishes articles on clinical practice, research and nursing education.[4]
Continuing education
ANN is an accredited source for continuing education in nursing in the US. It runs three educational conferences per year: one for advanced-practice neonatal nurses, one for neonatal nurses in general, and one for mother-baby nurses. ANN also supports nursing research and education through the Foundation for Neonatal Research and Education.[2]
References
- ^ a b "About Us - Academy of Neonatal Nursing". www.academyonline.org. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
- ^ a b "Welcome to the Academy of Neonatal Nursing". ANN. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
- ^ "Upcoming ANN Conferences - Academy of Neonatal Nursing". www.academyonline.org. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
- ^ "Welcome to Neonatal Network". Neonatal Network. Archived from the original on 15 April 2013. Retrieved 5 March 2011.