Neonatal Network:
The Journal of
Neonatal Nursing
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Greetings!
We
are proud to announce the Academy Connection is one of the Academy's most
popular benefits. Hot neonatal topics, medical alerts, research and publication
resources, and educational opportunities are instantly available through "click
and go" web links. Members can conveniently
access their membership profile, request reimbursements for new member
recruitment, view Neonatal Network:® The Journal of Neonatal Nursing,
and communicate directly with the Academy office. ANN is now planning for 2009. Get involved! Share with us
topics of interest to you, potential conference speakers, and web links you
would find valuable. Perhaps you would like to get the word out about an
educational conference your unit or hospital is sponsoring-let us know! Connect
with the Academy of Neonatal Nursing™ by sending us your ideas and suggestions.
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National Wear Red Day
February
1st is National Wear Red Day! To learn more about this wonderful resource for
women through the American Heart Association click here.
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Call for Papers & Posters
5th National Advanced Practice Neonatal Nurses Conference Podium and Poster Presentations
The Academy invites poster and podium presentations of 15-20 minutes in length on the following topics:
- Ventilation: How do you ventilate very low birth weight infants to optimize lung volume and prevent lung injury?
- Nutrition: How do you feed LBW infants?
Poster presentations relevant to the conference theme of examining current practice for advanced practice nurses are also welcome. Applications can be found at neonatalnetwork.com and are due February 23, 2008.
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Academy Winter Membership Recrutment Drive
Academy members who recruit new members have an opportunity to earn a free membership or even free tuition to the 8th National Neonatal Nurses Meeting in Washington DC! Visit the Academy website for more information and get started today.
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Blog 101 From 99nicu.org
Blog, short for web log, is the ability for readers to leave
comments in an interactive format allowing for real-time discussions of
issues. 99nicu.org,
an Internet community for neonatal health professionals, recently
posted an excellent blogging tutorial on their website. Start blogging
with colleagues from around the world by going to 99nicu.org. |
Feel the Learn
Upcoming Conferences
- The 5th National Advanced Practice Neonatal Nurses Conference "Building the Evidence: Supporting the Practice" will be held at the Hyatt Regency on Biscayne Bay in Miami, Florida, April 24-26, 2008. Early registration is available until March 20, 2008, and regular registration ends April 16, 2008. Register online by clicking here. If you are not already a member of the Academy, consider joining and save up to $50 on registration. Discounts on conference registration are just one of ANN's many great benefits, so sign up today.
- The Women and Infant's Hospital of Providence, Rhode Island, is sponsoring its 31st annual seminar: "Issues in Perinatal and Neonatal Care," May 14-15, 2008. For more information, send e-mail to Karen Kennally at kkennally@wihri.org.
- The Annenberg Center for Health Services at Eisenhower and the Kech School of Medicine of the University of Southern California are hosting its 5th annual conference, "Evidence vs. Experience in Neonatal Practices," June 20-21, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois.
- The International Council of Nurses and the International Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nursing Network are sponsoring the 5th International Conference on Advanced Nursing Practice entitled Leadership in Advanced Nursing Practice: Maximizing Health, Celebrating Collaboration and Promoting Innovation, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on September 17-20, 2008.
- The 8th National Neonatal Nurses Meeting, sponsored by Neonatal Network® and The Academy of Neonatal Nursing™ will be held in Washington, DC, October 8-12, 2008. Many great preconference and conference sessions have been planned, so mark your calendar today. Click here for more information.
- The
Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) is
holding their annual convention "Many Voices, One Mission" in Los Angeles, California,
from June 21-25, 2008. For more information, visit the AWHONN website.
Continuing Education
- ANN continues to provide online continuing education courses for members. New courses include "Infant Intraosseous Infusion"; "Trisomy 18: A Case Study"; and "Bone Mineral Metabolism in the Neonate: Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Alkaline Phosphatase." To complete these courses from the convenience of your computer click here.
- Infant Massage USA is a nonprofit organization that promotes nurturing touch through research, training, and education. Started in 1992, in Sweden, the International Association of Infant Massage now has instructors in 44 countries. Visit their website for more information on how to become certified.
- eNeonatal Review offers free CEUs from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and The Institute for John Hopkins Nursing through their monthly e-newsletter. For each issue, participants earn 0.5-1 CE credits. Past topics include "Genetic Etiology of Congenital Diaphragmatic Defects," Surfactant Content in CDH Associated Pulmonary Hypoplasia," and "Lung Volume Measurements by MRI to Predict Outcome." Sign up for free CEUs at eNeonatalreview.com.
- Bloodgas.org is a monthly e-newsletter in which international experts share their knowledge and real-life experiences. Practical information is given about blood gas and critical testing for neonates. Past issues include diagnosing sepsis and fetal-to-neonatal transition. Sign up at bloodgas.org.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is a federal agency that conducts and supports public health activities in the United States. Since July 1, 1946, the CDC strives to "protect the health of all people through promotion, prevention, and preparedness." Their website has a wealth of information and is worth visiting. Sign up for their e-mail alerts and receive the latest information on diseases and conditions, emergency preparedness, environmental health, healthy living, workplace safety, and more. Vaccine Alerts and Updates
- On December 13, 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalled the monovalent Hib vaccine and the Hib/hepatitis B vaccine as Merck & Co could not assure sterility.
- On December 28, the CDC issued interim recommendations for use of the Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) conjugate vaccines. Click here to view these recommendations.
- The updated American Academy of Pediatrics immunization schedule and new catch-up schedule for infants to adolescents was published in the January issue of Pediatrics (January 2008; 121: 219-220).
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Publication & Research
Neonatal Network:® The Journal of Neonatal Nursing is accepting articles on a wide range of clinical and research topics aimed at helping nurses improve their practice. All manuscripts accepted for publication during 2008 are eligible for the " 2008 Excellence in Writing Award." For more information, get a copy of "Guidelines for Authors" at neonatalnetwork.com. The Amedeo Medical Literature Guide is a valuable, free service that provides current, personalized, scientific abstracts. Amedeo was created "to serve the needs of healthcare professionals by providing easy access to timely, relevant information." Sign up for this service here. Longwoods Publishing e-Letter and journal alerts offers comprehensive listings of educational health care news from Canada. According to their website Longwoods Publishing is a "fundamental resource for publication innovations, knowledge, and learning." Check it out and sign up today. MDLinx is an online marketing site that offers medical articles and research from 1,200 peer-reviewed journals and leading news media on a daily basis. Current neonatal abstracts are included and are worth checking out.
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March of Dimes Announcement
The March of Dimes will be changing the name of its primary fundraiser,
WalkAmerica, to March for Babies. "The new name makes a clear
connection to what the March of Dimes is all about-the health of
babies." For more information click here.
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Grants, Scholarships, and Awards
The Academy of Neonatal Nursing™
The ANN website lists the awards and scholarships it offers. They include Excellence in Neonatal Practice Award, Academic Scholarship Award, and Conference Scholarship Award. Take advantage of this great Academy benefit and apply online today.
The Foundation for Neonatal Research and Education (FNRE)
FNRE is a nonprofit organization that offers scholarships and grants "to prepare neonatal nurses for the future by strengthening nursing knowledge and practice." ANN supports this foundation by donating one dollar for every new and renewal membership. More information can be found at the FNRE website.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association Neonatal Resuscitation Program The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Section on Perinatal Medicine invites health professionals with an interest in neonatal resuscitation to submit a proposal for up to $25,000 through the 2008 NRP Research Grant. The application of intent must be submitted to the NRP Steering Committee by May 2, 2008. Click here for more information. NursingScholarship.us
NursingScholarship.us provides scholarship and financial aid resources for nurses advancing their education. The website offers links to nursing scholarships as well as tips for writing nursing scholarship essays, avoiding scholarship scams, career advancement, and certification. Click here for more information.
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* The Academy of Neonatal Nursing is not responsible for products, programs, or links mentioned in this newsletter. They are provided as a convenience and should not be viewed, in any way, as an endorsement of any particular website, company, product, service, idea, or viewpoint.
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