APRN Publications

As the professional voice of neonatal nursing, NANN and its advanced practice registered nurses division, the National Association of Neonatal Nurses Advanced Practice (NANN-AP), are a resource on substantive issues that affect neonatal patients, their families, and the neonatal nurses, neonatal nurse practitioners (NPs), and neonatal clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) who care for them.


The NANN-AP publications below are specific to the unique needs of neonatal advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs).

Workforce Survey

  • 2020 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Workforce Survey (2021)
  • 2016 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Workforce Survey (2017)
  • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Workforce (July 2018)
  • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Workforce (January 2013)

NNP Education Standards

  • Education Standards: Curriculum Guidelines and Education Competencies for Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Programs (2023)

    Please note: “Education Standards” has been added to this title for clarification.

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): Entry Into Practice (2018) (reaffirmed in 2022)

Professional Documents for Neonatal APRNs

  • The State of Neonatal APRN Role and Action for the Future (September 2022)
  • The Impact of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses’ Shift Length and Fatigue on Patient Safety (September 2022)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Practicing Within the Neonatal Population: Role, Preparation, and Scope of Practice (Updated September 2022)

    The Impact of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses' Shift Length and Fatigue on Patient Safety (2024): This actionable guide is designed to help you implement effective changes in your unit and prioritize patient safety. It is downloadable, and compliments NANN's position statement. 

  • The State of Neonatal APRN Role and Action for the Future (September 2022)
  • Nurse Practitioner Quality Metrics (Reaffirmed January 2021)
  • Should I Stay, or Should I Go? Retaining Expert-Level Senior NNP Workforce at the Bedside: NANNP Recommended Solutions and Guidelines (December 2018)