The Friday Five – Neonatal Nurses Week 2023
Follow and join the conversation with #NeonatalNursesWeek and #NANNinAnaheim.
Neonatal Nurses Week, celebrated this week September 11 – 17, 2023, provides an opportunity to celebrate the hard work and dedication of neonatal nurses and APRNs. The contributions of these health care workers to the tiniest patients make a difference that lasts a lifetime for neonates and their families. Established in 2000 by the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (@NeonatalNurses), members of the neonatal community use this time to honor their nurse colleagues and show their pride in being a neonatal nurse.
Happy Neonatal Nurses Day to Our Own Nurse Lauren!
Happy Neonatal Nurses Day to our own Nurse Lauren, HealthcareNOW Radio’s content contributor for NursesNOW. Her passion for pediatrics led her to become a newborn/infant ICU nurse at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (@ChildrensPhila) and Temple University Hospital. Nurse Lauren, RN, is an avid gym goer and health advocate who enjoys improving the well-being of others through fitness and nutrition. Proud graduate of Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions (@DrexelCNHP) and Choate Rosemary Hall (@goChoate). Be sure to read Nurse Lauren’s Wellness Wednesdays posts.
NICU Now and NICU Heroes Podcast
With Hand to Hold’s (@NICUHandtoHold) podcasts, parents and NICU professionals can find the information and support they need, when they need it.
- NICU Now – The NICU Now Audio Support Series was produced especially for NICU parents. Each episode is designed to help parents understand and process the emotions, fears and questions related to their NICU journey. Parents can listen at the bedside, while pumping, or on the way to and from the hospital. Our podcast episodes are available to NICU parents where they need them, when they need them.
- NICU Heroes – Giving NICU professionals the tools and techniques to help them support families who are in crisis can help foster positive and trusting relationships between staff and the families in their care. The NICU Heroes podcast was created exclusively for NICU professionals, so they can better understand, support, and nurture the entire NICU family. Each episode is worth one contact hour of nursing continuing education.
New #podcast episode! The person that spends the most time with your child is likely a #NICUnurse. In today’s episode, we have an honest conversation about the highs and lows of nursing. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! pic.twitter.com/BIgRzW7QLE
— Hand to Hold | NICU Babies, Parent Support (@NICUHandtoHold) September 13, 2023
Best Hospitals for Neonatology
US News and World Report recently reported fifty pediatric centers were ranked for care of fragile newborns. Taking breast milk at discharge, the hospital’s level of experience taking care of newborns, infection rates in the NICU, availability of ECMO for fragile heart-lung patients, advanced technologies and family support services accounted for most of each hospital’s score. By the way CHOP, where Nurse Lauren works, is number 4 on the list!
NANN’s 39th Annual Conference: NAAN in Anaheim, California
This September 26-28, 2023, NANN returns for its 39th Annual Conference to a favorite conference destination, beautiful Anaheim, California, with all its amusement park, nightlife, and close-to-the-beach excitement. But this won’t feel quite like a NANN meeting of the past. Join us for a reimagined format that leaves you with maximized learning and networking time, and powerful and career transforming education. We’ll reinvigorate the journey to NICU excellence together!
Can’t make it to Anaheim for the #NANNinAnaheim? With our On-Demand Access option, you can still enjoy all conference sessions, up to 40 hours of CE, and education from the comfort of your home. Secure your spot and gain on-demand access until Dec. 31: https://t.co/pkh8A3AHv5 pic.twitter.com/PYx6OAh5uB
— NANN (@NeonatalNurses) August 16, 2023
Neonatal nurses Week Daily Giveaways
Check out NANN’s feed for all of the week’s daily giveaway contests.
For today’s #NeonatlNursesWeek giveaway, share your inspiring journey with us and you could win a $100 Figs gift card! Reflect on why you became a neonatal nurse. Winners announced by Tuesday 9/19. pic.twitter.com/7HW6S4APd8
— NANN (@NeonatalNurses) September 14, 2023
ICYMI – Our other Friday Fives and Blog posts from HCNR’s Nurse Lauren.
