This presentation will feature a presentation by Terry Johnson on managing relationships at work. Terry has been a NICU nurse, neonatal nurse practitioner, perinatal grief counselor, industry consultant for nutrition, and healthcare consultant for patient safety and employee-related issues such as communication, work styles, and the stress of caring. She was the keynote speaker at NANN's 2019 conference and is currently the Director of Education and Professional Development at Prolacta Bioscience. 

The presentation will describe the impact of daily stressors experienced by the NICU staff both from work and life related sources. These stressors have been magnified over the last two years of working in a pandemic environment. The concept of "prehab" for the professional will be introduced. Strategies to utilize prehab skills to down modulate stress will be reviewed.

Learning Outcomes:

Discuss the concept of "prehab" as it pertains to vulnerable populations
Describe the phenomena of a "parallel epidemic" for the neonatal nurse
Provide neonatal health care professionals with interventions to manage work related stress

Presenter Information:
Terry S. Johnson, APN, NNP-BC, ASPPS, MN: Employee of Prolacta Bioscience, Board Member for the National Perinatal Association

CE Credit Information:

Participants can earn 1 CE credit for viewing the presentation and completing the evaluation.

The National Association of Neonatal Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Access Information: 

You will have 365 days from the time of purchase to access this product and earn CE credits. After 365 days, you will need to repurchase this item. 

Original recording date: 8/11/2022

This engaging virtual event brought together neonatal nurses for a powerful session on navigating high-stakes communication in the NICU. Attendees explored key strategies from Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Joseph Grenny, gaining practical tools to handle emotionally charged or sensitive discussions with confidence and clarity.

A panel of experienced neonatal nurses shared real-world insights and actionable techniques, fostering a supportive space for professional growth and self-care. As part of the NANN Connections series, this event was offered free of charge to all neonatal nurses and APRNs.

Learning Outcomes:

Explaining what makes a conversation “crucial” in the NICU setting
Describing how to manage emotional responses—both personal and from others
Articulating effective methods for giving and receiving feedback
Identifying ways to conclude conversations with clear actions or commitments

Presenter Information:
Kelley Thompson, MSN NNP-BC: No relevant financial information to disclose; Elizabeth Spear RN,MSN,RNC: No relevant financial information to disclose; Mary Youngblood, RNC: No relevant financial information to disclose; Lynn Marie Antonawich, MS,RN: No relevant financial information to disclose; Kathy Glombowski, BSN, RN, RNC-NIC: No relevant financial information to disclose; Jennifer Staggs, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC: No relevant financial information to disclose; Erica Van Inwagen, BSN RN CCRN: No relevant financial information to disclose

CE Credit Information:

Participants can earn 1 CE credit for viewing the presentation and completing the evaluation.

The National Association of Neonatal Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Access Information:

You will have 365 days from the time of purchase to access this product and earn CE credits. After 365 days, you will need to repurchase this item.

Original recording date: 6/23/2022

This webinar invited nursing students to learn about careers in neonatal nursing from a panel of seasoned neonatal nurses in different neonatal nursing roles - from beside to management to advanced practice - about getting started in the NICU, early career survival skills, and advice for making the most of early neonatal nursing career experiences. 

Learning Outcomes:

Explore the different roles in the NICU that include Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nursing Educator, Manager, and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, and see how they all work together as a team.
Discuss strategies that will help nursing students who are interested in a NICU career move towards that position after graduation.

Presenter Information:
Terry S. Johnson, APN, NNP-BC, ASPPS, MN: Employee of Prolacta Bioscience, Board Member for the National Perinatal Association

CE Credit Information:

Participants can earn 1 CE credit for viewing the presentation and completing the evaluation.

The National Association of Neonatal Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Access Information: 

You will have 365 days from the time of purchase to access this product and earn CE credits. After 365 days, you will need to repurchase this item. 

Original recording date: 11/3/2022

Elizabeth Rudolph, JD, MSN, RN, PLNC provides a presentation on the impact and application of the RaDonda Vaught case to nursing practice. Topics discussed include the timeline of facts, reactions to the outcome, analysis and application to clinical nursing practice, use of error policies and procedures, the investigation in medical error matters, potential civil and/or criminal lawsuits, and conclusion along with references. The Vaught case will be carefully dissected so nurse attendees will be able to utilize key takeaways in their nursing practice.

Learning Outcomes:

Identify the four elements of a nursing and medical malpractice lawsuit
Summarize three nursing malpractice issues in neonatal nursing
Describe two strategies to reduce nursing liability

Presenter information:
Elizabeth Rudolph, JD, MSN, RN, PLNC: No relevant financial relationships.

CE Credit Information:

Participants can earn 1 CE credit for viewing the presentation and completing the evaluation.

The National Association of Neonatal Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Access Information: 

You will have 365 days from the time of purchase to access this product and earn CE credits. After 365 days, you will need to repurchase this item. 

Original recording date: 10/17/2022