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Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA)

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The national organisation providing resources, advocacy and a supportive community to help you advance your neonatal nursing career and promote excellence in neonatal care. Join us- The greater our number, the louder our voice

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Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · Nov 15

The NNA has 3 core aims:
* to prioritise neonatal nurse well-being & professional development
* to ensure neonatal nurses are represented and heard regionally & nationally
* to optimise care for babies & families

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Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to the winners of our Practice Development Awards 2025...

✨ National Neonatal Surgical Interest Group ✨

#NNAAwards2025

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Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to our Neonatal Team of the Year 2025 winners...

✨ Swansea Bay Neonatal Tissue Team ✨

#NNAAwards2025

Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to the winner of our Outstanding Contribution to Neonatal Nursing Award 2025...

✨ Vicky Payne ✨

#NNAAwards2025

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Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to the winner of our Neonatal Nurse of the Year Award 2025...

✨ Merla Medina ✨

#NNAAwards2025

Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · 1d

We're just moments away from our 2025 NNA Awards ceremony! 🥁

Keep an eye on our social media to find out who has won each of our awards.

#NNAAwards2025

Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you to all our sponsors for making this event a success!

There's still time to drop by their stands in the sunken lounge to hear more about what they have to offer.

#NNAConference2025

Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · 1d

The poster walk is now underway!

Join us at the back of the sunken lounge to hear poster presentations from our chosen presenters.

#NNAConference2025

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Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · 1d

✨ Welcome to the NNA Conference 2025! ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for the ANNP Conference. We're looking forward to another brilliant line up of speakers and workshop experts, who will be delivering innovative and insightful talks throughout the day.

#NNAConference2025

Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you to everyone who attended the NNA ANNP Conference today, and a big thank you to our wonderful speakers and sponsors for joining us.

We have another wonderful line up of talks and workshops tomorrow and we can't wait to see you there!

#NNAConference2025
#ANNPConference2025
#NNAAwards2025

Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · 2d

✨ Today is the day! ✨

The NNA ANNP Conference 2025 is about to begin!

We can't wait to see you all, and to hear from our wonderful line up of speakers and workshop experts.

#ANNPConference2025
#WeAreNeonatalNurses
#NNAConference2025

Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · 3d

It's less than 24 hours until the start of the NNA ANNP Conference!

Find out more about travel, the conference programme, our sponsors and more on our conference page: bit.ly/43tf1Bn

We can't wait to see you there!

#ANNPConference2025
#NNAConference2025
#WeAreNeonatalNurses

Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · 7d

There are just five days to go until the NNA & NNA ANNP Conference!

Take a look at our Conference page to find out more about our Speakers, Sponsors, Poster Presentation and to take a look at each Conference programme!

Click here: bit.ly/43tf1Bn

#NNAConference2025
#ANNPConference2025

Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · 8d

It's time to introduce even more of our wonderful NNA Awards finalists!

Last but not least, our third finalist for the Neonatal Team of the Year Award is

#NNAAwards2025
#NNAConference2025

Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · 10d

Today is Sibling Support Day 💚

We've been lucky enough to receive a letter from Maisie Whittaker, a trainee nurse whose passion for neonatal nursing began when her own sibling received neonatal care.

Read Maisie's blog here: bit.ly/4nlUsOR

#NICUAwarenessMonth
#NICUSiblingDay

Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · 10d

Continuing our countdown to the NNA Conference 2025, we're introducing our wonderful NNA Awards finalists!

Our first finalist for the Neonatal Team of the Year Award is Musgrove Park Hospital Neonatal Unit, part of the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

#NNAAwards2025
#NNAConference2025

Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · 11d

28th September is NICU Staff Appreciation Day! 💚

To mark the occasion, we're giving you a sneak peek at our new Staff Appreciation cards. These cards have been created to help you and your colleagues pause, reflect and appreciate each other and yourselves.

#NICUStaffAppreciationDay
#Youreastar

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Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · 13d

In the run up to the NNA Conference 2025 we're introducing our wonderful NNA Awards finalists!

Our next finalist for the Neonatal Nurse of the Year Award is Laura Smith, who works in neonatal surgery at Birmingham Children's Hospital.

#NNAAwards2025
#NNAConference2025

Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · 14d

In the run up to the NNA Conference 2025 we're introducing our wonderful NNA Awards finalists!

Our next finalist for the Neonatal Nurse of the Year Award is Chloe Taylor, Neonatal Sister on the Airedale General Hospital Foundation Trust Neonatal Unit.

#NNAAwards2025
#NNAConference2025

Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · 15d

It's only two weeks until the NNA & ANNP Conferences begin!

This week we're introducing the finalists of the NNA Awards.

The first of our finalists for the Neonatal Nurse of the Year Award is Merla Medina, Nurse Manager at the Level Neonatal Unit (LNU) at the North Middlesex Hospital Royal Free.

Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · 20d

✨ Time is running out! Buy your tickets for the NNA Conference 2025 ✨

Ticket sales for the NNA ANNP and NNA Conference will close on Monday 22nd September - book your place now to avoid missing out 👉 bit.ly/4liWOgG

#NNAConference2025
#ANNPConference2025
#WeAreNeonatalNurses

Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · 24d

🥳 Get 3 months of NNA membership for free! 🥳

To celebrate National Neonatal Nurses Day we're offering 15 months of NNA membership for the price of 12.

This offer is only available until midnight on Wednesday, so don't delay! Click here to join the NNA today! bit.ly/3XLO7S7

#WeAreNeonatalNurses

Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · 27d

Presenting at Conferences: A Guidance Session ✍️

Join us on Wednesday 17th September at 11am for a free guidance session, hosted by NNA Chair Dr Katie Gallagher, LEARN SIG Chair Dr Julia Petty, ANNP SIG Chair Adele Farrow and ANNP Lead Diane McCarter.

Book your place: bit.ly/41L50yd

Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · 28d

✨ The NNA and ANNP Conferences are rapidly approaching! Book your tickets today! ✨

⭐ ANNP Conference - 7th October 2025 - bit.ly/4fp3Td8
⭐ NNA Annual Conference - 8th October 2025 - bit.ly/4osVjxY
⭐ ANNP & NNA Conferences - 7th & 8th October 2025 - bit.ly/40UzlKl

#WeAreNeonatalNurses

Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · Sep 9

Don't forget to join us at 1pm today for Family Integrated Care in Wales: Families and Nurses Working Together

The event is hosted by NNA Cymru and will feature FICare representatives from across Wales.

Book your place here: bit.ly/4ga38F4

#FamilyIntegratedCare

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Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · Sep 8

Keep your eyes peeled for a special offer 👀

Make sure you check our social media on 15th September when we'll launch a special offer to celebrate National Neonatal Nurses Day!

#NationalNeonatalNursesDay
#NICUAwarenessMonth