Episodes
NANN's podcast series provides listeners with advice, tips, and expertise to better inform neonatal nurses, industry partners, and families of NICU patients.
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Vaccines, Trust, and Tiny Immune Systems
December 15, 2025
In this episode of NANNcast, 'Vaccines, Trust, and Tiny Immune Systems,' Dr. Aimee Bernard and Dr. David Higgins dive into practical strategies for discussing vaccines with families in the NICU, clinic and community, building trust with hesitant parents, and addressing common concerns about immunization schedules. They explore why the Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended at birth, how a baby’s immune system is equipped to handle multiple vaccines, and the difference between natural infection and the guided protection vaccines provide. The conversation also highlights trusted resources for families, tips for evaluating information, and the vital role neonatal nurses play in vaccine education and advocacy. Tune in for expert insights, science communication strategies, and actionable takeaways to support informed vaccine decisions.
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The New Frontiers of NRP: Cardiac, NICU, and Prehospital Care
December 9, 2025
Neonatal resuscitation is evolving beyond the delivery room. In this episode, Dr. Beth Ann Johnson, Dr. Taylor Sawyer, and Dr. Chris Cooper discuss how the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is expanding its scope through innovative new courses. Learn about updates for caring for newborns with congenital heart disease, unique considerations for resuscitation in the NICU, and how the new Neonatal Education for Prehospital Professionals (NEPP) course will extend life-saving skills to first responders and transport teams.
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From Evidence to Action: How NRP 9th Edition Reflects the Latest Science
November 18, 2025
Join Dr. Chris Cooper and Dr. Henry Lee as they discuss the science behind the NRP 9th Edition - what changed, why it changed, and how these updates influence neonatal resuscitation practice. Hear how new evidence-informed guideline revisions, what teams can expect in training and implementation, and what these shifts mean for nurses and NNPs at the bedside.
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Stories from Sweden: The Delegation Experience That Inspires Change
November 13, 2025
Sweden leads the world in reducing neonatal mortality, at 1.8/1000 live births in 2021, and a 20% reduction in infant mortality over the last ten years. Listen in to hear Taryn Edwards, Dr. Media Esser, and Ashley Richardson talk about participating in a NANN delegation and lessons learned from Sweden. Highlights include: nursing education standards, advanced approaches to neonatal care, family-integrated care models, and evidence-based practices.
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Mind the Gap: The Fight for Neonatal Drug Development
September 10, 2025
Today’s episode confronts a sobering reality: neonates are often an afterthought in drug development. Join leading experts Mary Short, Dr. Wakako Eklund, and Dr. Kanwaljit Singh as they shine a light on the critical gaps in neonatal drug research and what it means for nurses and APRNs at the bedside.
You will learn why most medications used in the NICU are not specifically designed for newborns, how off-label use puts our most vulnerable patients at risk, and why FDA-approved, age-appropriate formulations are essential for safe and effective care. More importantly, we explore the crucial role that neonatal nurses play in this space, including the assurance of medication safety, influence of clinical trials and policy, and importance of parent education.
Whether you recently learned about neonatal drug development or are ready to step into advocacy, this episode offers practical guidance on how to get involved and grow your impact through collaboration, storytelling, and leadership.
Note that free CEU is available through NANN’s iLearn platform: “Bridging the Gap: Empowering Neonatal Nurses in Drug Development for Neonates.”
About NANNcast's Host
Jill Beck, MSN RNC-NIC
Jill Beck has been a certified NICU nurse for 18 years and is currently a clinical staff nurse in a Level IV NICU at Nemours/AI duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware. There, she is also an ECMO specialist and a member of the NICU team in the Advanced Delivery Program. Jill loves research and QI, and her passion began at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital's NICU in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where she was a lead member of the Quality Improvement Committee. There, she worked on various QI initiatives across many disciplines and acted as a mentor for staff for their ongoing research. As a lead investigator on QI initiatives, Jill had the opportunity to share her results with fellow NICU nurses at the local, national, and international levels.
Jill Beck is a proud fellow of NANN's 2018 Emerging Leader Fellowship program, which has taught her invaluable lessons and given her the confidence to pursue the impossible. Through the fellowship, she developed the concept of NANNcast and now serves as the podcast's host. Jill aims for NANNcast to be a platform for sharing new innovations and hot topics in neonatology with the hope of creating better patient outcomes for tiny babies!
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