AANN: American Association of Neuroscience Nurses

Congratulations to the Top Poster Winner! Congratulations to the Top Poster Winner from the 2025 AANN Annual Conference! “A Blank Slate: A Nursing Student's Journey into Neuroscience Nursing” by Amanda Berney and Denelle Hebert, BSN RN SCRN. Thank you to everyone who voted!

The AANN MoKan Blues Chapter Sponsored - #WFNN Conference Grant is awarded to a neuroscience nurse to provide financial assistance to attend the WFNN Conference. The grant is valued at $500 which can be used for registration or travel to the conference. The total number of grant recipients will be determined by the AMWF Board of Directors. The deadline to apply for the AANN MoKan Blues Chapter Sponsored - WFNN Conference Grant is Friday, May 30th 2025. Full guidelines and eligibility restrictions can be found on the grant application (listed under annual grants) at https://lnkd.in/gb27BTxz #neuronurses #neuronerds #AMWF

Happy Certified Nurses Day to all of the #CNRN #SCRN Certified Nurses! Certified Nurses Day occurs every March 19th, the birthday of Dr. Styles, one of the greatest leaders in the field of nursing certification. It is a worldwide day of recognition that celebrates nursing specialty, subspecialty and advanced practice certification – and provides a perfect opportunity to thank certified nurses for their dedication, achievements and deep commitment to patient safety. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ewg94RkC Not certified? Visit www.ABNNcertification.org to sign up for the #CNRN or #SCRN exam so you can celebrate with us next year!

The #WFNN Conference Grant is awarded to a neuroscience nurse to provide financial assistance to attend the WFNN Conference in Darwin, Australia. The grant is valued at $650 which can be used for early-bird registration to the conference. The total number of grant recipients will be determined by the AMWF Board of Directors. The deadline to apply for the 2025 WFNN Conference Grant is Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Full guidelines and eligibility restrictions can be found on the grant application (listed under annual grants) at https://lnkd.in/gb27BTxz. #neuronurses #neuronerds #AMWF

Don't miss the Keynote Session this morning from Dr. Betsy Grunch, MD FAANS FACS FCNS, @ladyspinedoc as she presents "Finding Strength in Adversity: My Path to Neurosurgery." The AANN, JNN, and ABNN awards will presented followed by an inspiring presentation from Dr. Grunch. #AANN25 #neuronurses #neuronerds

The AANN Advances in Stroke Care Conference Grant is awarded to provide financial assistance to neuroscience and stroke nursing professionals to advance their career by receiving funding attend the AANN Advances in Stroke Care Conference. This grant can be used towards the registration fee for the conference. The total number of grant recipients will be determined by the AMWF Board of Directors. Apply by May 16th, 2025 at https://lnkd.in/gb27BTxz #neuronurses #strokenurses #neuronerds #AANNStroke #nursinggrant

Thinking about taking the #CNRN exam? Get inspired by Kailey Gienger, Nurse Care Coordinator at M Health Fairview Neurology Clinic. How has being certified impacted you professionally?: Being certified has enabled me to better understand and support the patients seen within our clinic, especially those who have multiple neurological conditions. My assessment and symptom screening has changed due to my deeper understanding of the conditions and the challenges it brings. Overall this has improved patient care and increased my professional growth. How has being certified impacted you personally?: Getting my CNRN has been a personal development goal of mine since 2019. Achieving this goal has led to building personal knowledge, increasing confidence, and being a positive role model for others. What advice would you give to other nurses considering taking the CNRN exam?: At first the CNRN certification can look intimidating. There is a lot of information to cover. I recommend approaching it in sections; taking your time to learn and understand each section before moving to the next. Give your self at least three months to study. Staying on a study schedule will be key. Register to take the CNRN exam by Thursday, June 5th to sit for the exam during the July 1-31 exam window at https://lnkd.in/eMyyYS7

Calling all stroke experts! Share your groundbreaking research and innovative ideas at the AANN Stroke Conference. Submit your abstract today and join a community of passionate professionals dedicated to advancing stroke care. Don't miss this opportunity to share your expertise and inspire others! Ready to submit? Visit the AANN website to submit your abstract by March 31st at https://lnkd.in/eQAmWa73 #AANNStroke #StrokeCare #CallForAbstracts #StrokeNurses #neuronurses #neuronerds

The Essential Components of Adult Critical Care Neuroscience Nursing Orientation: A Delphi Study https://lnkd.in/eqgf_6yc BACKGROUND:?Critical care neuroscience nursing is a specialized field requiring a complex knowledge base and unique clinical orientation. A comprehensive orientation for nurses new to this specialty can improve retention, performance, and satisfaction. Critical care neuroscience orientations are often hospital based and regionally specific, and lack a systematic approach. The aim of this research was to obtain expert consensus on the essential components of a 12- to 18-week critical care neuroscience nursing orientation. Read the article in the #JNN at https://lnkd.in/ep_mA2PX DaiWai Olson Marianne Beare Vyas Cynthia Bautista Lorin Daniels, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC, CNRN, RNFA Mary Guanci Lori Rhudy

Have you heard? Everyone is talking about nurses in the media. But what does that even mean? Media comes in many forms. It can be letters to the editor, and op-ed, social media posts, blogging, podcasts, and interviews from newspaper, radio, and television. It can be as simple as writing a health story for your local newspaper or magazine. Or creating a healthcare social media post to share with your network. So where do you start? With training! Check out the AANN Nurses in the Media program at https://lnkd.in/e5qS6ZfD Nurses in the Media: Competency Training Program for the Neuroscience Nurse will expand your expertise on media relations. This program is essential training for every neuroscience nurse. https://lnkd.in/eUvCV3Ju Rachel Malloy