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NNA Neonatal Nurse of the Year 2024 Rachna Sharma discusses her career so far, from arriving in the UK to being awarded NNA Neonatal Nurse of the Year.
Read Rachna's story via our Neonatal Voices blog:
nna.org.uk/working-as-a...
#Neonatal #NeonatalVoices
Our new-look member newsletter is on its way!
Check your inbox for our new Neonotes newsletter, featuring lots of useful information and updates tailored to neonatal nurses.
Not a member of the NNA? Join today so you don't miss out on our next newsletter: bit.ly/3XLO7S7
Join us for our next Palliative Care SIG Meeting on Friday 13th March 10-12
In this session we will be discussing National Workstreams, including:
- The BAPM palliative care in England scoping exercise
- The Modern Service Framework; Palliative and End of Life Care All Ages
#PalliativeCare
'The Neonatal Nurses Association Cymru welcomes The Path to Safer Beginnings in Wales and strongly supports its focus on strengthening safety, equity and quality across maternity and neonatal services. Read the NNA Cymru response to The Path to Safer Beginnings in Wales report here: bit.ly/4aMQ7k4
The NNA Northern Ireland Conference will be held on 12th June 2026
Book your place here: bit.ly/4rNI8ss
We're lucky to have a wonderful lineup of speakers, including Fatima Saad Alsallum, a PhD candidate and lecturer focusing on the psychological impact of NICU on parents.
#NNANorthernIreland
Burnout isn’t about individual resilience. It’s about the conditions we create.
Our latest blog shares four practical actions from clinical leaders on how to rebuild control, trust and wellbeing across health and care.
Read the blog and join the movement – https://bit.ly/40zYhpM
How are European NICUs using Ceftazidime-Avibactam and Cefiderocol? 💊
Our members need your help to map the use of these "last-resort" antibiotics against multidrug-resistant bacteria in neonates. If you work in a European NICU, please take 5 minutes to share your experience!
Link below ⬇️
#neosky
Tomorrow (28th) is Rare Disease Day, an international campaign held annually to raise awareness for the 300+ million people living with rare diseases worldwide.
There's still time to join the conversation - you can download a social media image from our calendar to raise awareness
The NNA welcomes today's findings from the new Interim Report for the Independent Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, led by Baroness Amos. Read our full response on our blog: nna.org.uk/nna-response...
There's still time to join us today between 12pm and 1pm for our latest Medications webinar in our webinar series: Standardised Infusions in Practice
Book your place here: bit.ly/4phCehv
Free for NNA Members, £10 for non-members
Did you know...?
As a member of the NNA you have e-access to the Journal of Neonatal Nursing, including all the latest research from neonatal professionals around the world.
Access the latest journal in the sidebar menu in your Members Area.
#jnn #neonatalnursing #beaneonatalnurse
Don't miss the next Medications webinar in our webinar series: Standardised Infusions in Practice
Wednesday 25th February, 12-1pm
Free for NNA Members, £10 for non-members
With: Lead Pharmacists Sian Gaze, Rebecca Hinton and Suzannah Hibberd
Book your place here: bit.ly/4phCehv
Will you join the Neonatal Nurses Association, the national organisation representing neonatal nurses and supporting you to feel confident and valued in your role?
Click here to find out more about our membership benefits: bit.ly/4tKV6J8
Our next Palliative Care meeting will be held on 13th March
Alex Mancini invites you to share your experiences and practice around palliative care. All NNA members are welcome to share and use this safe space to raise issues, speak openly and learn from others.
Secure your spot: bit.ly/3Otchik
The NNA Northern Ireland Conference will be held on 12th June 2026
Book your place here: bit.ly/4rNI8ss
We're have a great lineup of speakers ready for the day and we're looking forward to introducing you to them in the coming weeks, beginning with Colm Darby, ANNP and Vice Chair of the NNA.
Don't miss the next Medications webinar in our webinar series: Standardised Infusions in Practice
Wednesday 25th February, 12-1pm
Free for NNA Members, £10 for non-members
With: Lead Pharmacists Sian Gaze, Rebecca Hinton and Suzannah Hibberd
Book your place here: bit.ly/4phCehv
Visit our Neonatal Voices blog to read our latest post on the wonderful work of the NNA Cymru committee!
Click here to read the blog: bit.ly/4anAZbq
If you're searching for endorsed neonatal events and resources, look no further than our NNA endorsements page!
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✨Save the date!✨
Save the date for the NNA Northern Ireland Conference 2026, to be held on Friday 12th June!
Hosted by NNA NI, the conference will take place at Dunsilly Hotel, Antrim
Keep an eye on our social media for more information!
📅 Download free social media images from our new calendar 📅
We've created a brand new calendar of awareness days, where you can download free social media images to help you and your unit mark important days in the neonatal diary, beginning with #FullTermAwarenessMonth bit.ly/4aahnr1
We're delighted to introduce our new Journal of Neonatal Nursing Editors! 🥳
Our new JNN editors have been appointed and we're looking forward to sharing all their new ideas.
Last but by no means least, we're excited to introduce Associate Editor 🎉 Kathy Chant 🎉
#JournalofNeonatalNursing
We're delighted to introduce our new Journal of Neonatal Nursing Editors! 🥳
Our new JNN editors have been appointed and we're looking forward to sharing all their new ideas.
This morning we're excited to introduce Associate Editor 🎉 Emanuele Buccione 🎉
#JournalofNeonatalNursing
We're delighted to introduce our new Journal of Neonatal Nursing Editors! 🥳
Our new JNN editors have been appointed and we're looking forward to sharing all their new ideas.
Over the next two days we will introduce each member of our new team, beginning with Editor-in-Chief: 🎉 Victoria Kain 🎉
Join us tomorrow 29th January for the next in our Skin to Skin Webinar Series: Developmentally Supportive Practices
Members can also access the recording of the introductory webinar 'The Case for Zero Separation’ with Dr Nils Bergman via the members area.
Book your place: bit.ly/4roh6rz
#FICare
Are you keen to learn more about becoming a neonatal nurse, or progressing in your neonatal nursing career? Visit our Interactive Career Framework to explore all the opportunities neonatal nursing has to offer: bit.ly/3LJ1Gyj
Now featuring parent voices!
#BeANeonatalNurse
Notification of investigation. Electronic patient record systems - electronic referrals for ongoing care. Electronic patient record systems - risk from loss of functionality.
We’ve launched two new investigations that look at #EPR systems. We are keen to hear from anybody with an interest in this subject matter. This includes patients, families, carers and health and care professionals who may wish to share their experience. Find out more: buff.ly/6vaxlnV #PatientSafety
Dr Vicky Payne receiving her award
Congratulations to Dr Vicky Payne (@drvickypayne.bsky.social) who has received an Outstanding Contribution Award from the Neonatal Nurses Association (@neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social) in recognition of her work across research, education and practice.
Read more👉 southampton.ac.uk/healthscienc...
Save the date for the Welsh FICare Conference - 4th March 2026
This NNA-endorsed event will be held at the Welsh government Building at Sarn Mynach, Llandudno Junction, North Wales.
Scan the QR code to register before 18th February 2026.
#FICare #FamilyIntegratedCare
Join us for the next part of our webinar series: Medications
Upcoming webinars include:
22nd January - The Drugs We Give and Why Thursday bit.ly/3Mxglx9
25th February - Medications Webinar: Standardised Infusions in Practice bit.ly/4phCehv
Do share with your colleagues 📢📢
Happy New Year from all of us at the NNA 🎉
#HappyNewYear #2026