New England Association of Neonatal Nurses

01/09/2026

Incredible News! 🌟
We have a star in our midst! Congratulations to the amazing NICU nurses at Lawrence & Memorial in southern Connecticut for their commitment to the very best care!


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The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) has awarded the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital the Silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence — making us the first NICU in Connecticut to earn this prestigious recognition!

This honor reflects our team’s unwavering commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care, creating an environment where healing truly happens.

Congratulations to our incredible NICU nurses for setting the benchmark in critical care and making a profound difference in the lives of our tiniest patients and their families. Read more at http://ynh.care/14w

11/22/2025

Take Action!
NASFAA - The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators provides helpful clarity regarding Advanced Degree Nursing funding - see link below. This is an important resource to support informed- based conversations and decision-making

If you feel moved to take action, sign the petition below TODAY ✍️💪and join the American Nurses Association and RNAction in taking a step towards protecting funding for graduate nurse degrees in our profession.

After you sign, consider taking the next step and SHARE this post to help inform and amplify the power of nurses everywhere!

👉 Sign here: https://ana.quorum.us/campaign/professionaldegreepetition/

https://www.nasfaa.org/news-item/37700/You_Have_Questions_We_Have_Answers_Making_Sense_of_the_Student_Loan_Changes_from_

11/22/2025

Stay Informed & Take Action!
NASFAA - The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators shares information (below), which provides helpful clarity Advanced Degree Nursing funding - see link below. This is an important resource to support informed- based conversations and decision-making

If you feel moved to take action, sign the petition below TODAY ✍️💪and join the American Nurses Association and RNAction in taking a step towards protecting funding for graduate nurse degrees in our profession.

After you sign, consider taking the next step and SHARE this post to help inform and amplify the power of nurses everywhere!

👉 Sign here: https://ana.quorum.us/campaign/professionaldegreepetition/

https://www.nasfaa.org/news-item/37700/You_Have_Questions_We_Have_Answers_Making_Sense_of_the_Student_Loan_Changes_from_

Add your name to the petition for nursing to be included in the definition of 'professional degree' programs.

11/14/2025

Did you know that 1 in 10 babies in the U.S. is born preterm each year? Prematurity remains a leading cause of infant mortality, and we must do more.

This Prematurity Awareness Month, we’re joining March of Dimes to advocate for stronger policies and better care.

📢 Support the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2025 and help improve outcomes for babies and families. Raise Your Voice: https://bit.ly/47AN50x

11/11/2025

Stand for Nursing!
Did you know that healthcare worker’s mental health is worse than any other segment of the U.S. workforce according to the CDC? Care goes both ways. This , take action for and their !

On November 12th, help flood lawmakers’ inboxes and platforms with messages on the importance of nurses and their well-being.
- Post on social media
- Post on social media and/or tag your legislators about nurse well-being.
- Send your representatives a letter
- Connect with your legislators and encourage others to do the same.
- Use ANA’s Day of Action Center to easily send legislators a letter/email and encourage your colleagues to do the same.
-Utilize ANA’s Day of Action Center to easily call legislators’ offices

Even if this does not impact you personally, it statistically impacts someone you know or someone you work with. TAKE ACTION TODAY! https://ana.quorum.us/NursesDayofAction2025/?

11/05/2025

NRP 9th Edition Release!

The wait is over — the 9th edition of NRP dropped on October 22nd! 🎉

Dive into all the highlights by checking out last week’s webinar recording here!

Missed the live NRP® 9th Edition webinar? You can now watch New Edition, Trusted Mission: What’s New in the NRP 9th Edition on demand!
🎥 Watch the recording: https://players.brightcove.net/6056665225001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6384255028112
📘 Learn more about key updates: NRP 9th Edition Updates https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/NRP%209th%20Edition%20Launch%20Communications%20FINAL_10.23.25.pdf?_gl=1*1unpb45*_ga*MTU4NTYwMTkyOC4xNzI0NzY5MzY1*_ga_FD9D3XZVQQ*czE3NjE4NTIyNjYkbzQ0NyRnMCR0MTc2MTg1MjI2NiRqNjAkbDAkaDA.*_gcl_au*NzIwOTI0Mjc2LjE3NTYzMDk3MjQ.*_ga_GMZCQS1K47*czE3NjE4NTIyNjYkbzQwNiRnMCR0MTc2MTg1MjI2NiRqNjAkbDAkaDA
Stay informed. Stay prepared.

10/15/2025

NEANN FALL DINNER SYMPOSIUM - OCTOBER 23RD!

🌟 Topic: Neonatal Respiratory Care — Interface Matters!
💡 Discover how the right interface can transform outcomes for our tiniest patients.

📅 When: Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
📍 Where: Hotel UMass – The Amherst Room

👩‍⚕️ Why Attend?
✨ Learn the latest in neonatal respiratory support
✨ Network with fellow neonatal professionals
✨ Enjoy a delicious dinner and optional tour of the Briere Human Milk Lab

🔗 Reserve Your Spot Today! https://events.neann.org/fall-dinner-symposium

Let’s come together for an evening of innovation, education, and inspiration. Don’t miss Dr. Kidman’s dynamic session — “Interface Matters!”

09/23/2025

Leadership Collaborative - Workplace Civility
🌟 2025 Leadership Collaborative Series 🌟
📅 October 3, 2025
🕓 Learn how to sustain culture change through leadership.
Join us as we explore strategies to address incivility and foster a culture of respect and collaboration in neonatal care.
What You’ll Gain:
✅ Identify incivility and understand its root causes
✅ Discover how these behaviors affect patients, families, and teams
✅ Learn to lead culture change through effective leadership and policy development
This series is designed to empower NICU leaders and professionals to create healthier, more productive work environments that prioritize the well-being of both caregivers and patients.
🔗 Reserve Your Spot Today: https://neann.org/leadership-collaborative/

09/21/2025

💙 New Microlearning Webinar Series for NICU Professionals! 💙

Take a few minutes to invest in yourself and your NICU families. Our Hand to Hold Microlearning Video Series offers bite-sized, expert-led sessions on:
✨ Caring for your own mental health
✨ Supporting the emotional needs of NICU families

📺 Watch & Earn up to 3 Contact Hours of Nursing CE Credit!*

Start learning today and strengthen both your well-being and your impact.


https://handtohold.org/medical-professionals/educational-resources-for-nicu-professionals/microlearning-webinar-series-for-nicu-professionals-2/

09/15/2025

Celebrating NICU Nurses!
To the nurses who comfort families, advocate for the smallest patients, and deliver exceptional care in the NICU — you are true heroes.
Today we celebrate you and the difference you make every day. 🥰
Happy Neonatal Nurses Day! 🌟