OVERVIEW

National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN)'s 41st Annual Conference is organized by National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) and will be held from Sep 09 - 12, 2025 at Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs, California, United States of America.

Purpose and Conference Objectives:
NANN is the premier organization that shapes neonatal nursing through excellence in practice, education, research, and professional development. The purpose of this conference is to offer comprehensive educational and networking opportunities for neonatal nurses, advanced practitioners, and other neonatal professionals.

The content is driven by education and professional development needs as determined by membership input and the Education Strategic Coordinating and Annual Conference Committees. Sessions represent state-of-the-art advances in neonatal care, leadership, advocacy, and research.

By participating in this conference, you will be better able to

  • identify the role of the neonatal nurse as a leader and change agent for the profession.
  • advocate for and support patients and their families.
  • explore hot topics and implement evidence-based practice recommendations in clinical care.
  • establish practices that support patient safety and improve outcomes.
  • develop professional networks.

This conference is developed for neonatal nurses and interprofessional providers across the spectrum of neonatal care.

Why Should I Attend?

  • Cutting-Edge Neonatal Nurse Education:
    • Gain insights from leading experts in neonatal care through workshops, seminars, and keynote presentations.
    • Stay updated on the latest research, best practices, and innovative techniques that can enhance your clinical practice.
    • Validate your skills and knowledge with immersive escape rooms, trivia, and an interactive scavenger hunt to solve a mystery case study.
    • Maximize your learning by adding on the full-day APRN Summit for advanced practice registered nurses.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow neonatal nurses, healthcare professionals, and industry leaders at receptions, parties, and celebrations. Share experiences, exchange ideas, and build lasting professional relationships that can support your career growth.
  • Nursing Professional Development: Earn continuing education (CE) credits and demonstrate your commitment to excellence in neonatal nursing.
  • Inspiration and Motivation: Be inspired by success stories and breakthroughs in neonatal care. Return to your practice with renewed energy and a fresh perspective on how to provide the best care for your tiniest patients. Your professional association for nursing brings together the nurses and leadership needed to make it happen!

2025 NANN Conference Hot Topics

  • Cardiac
  • Developmental Care
  • Family-centered care
  • Genetics
  • Global perspectives
  • Parental experiences
  • Pathophysiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Precepting
  • Research
  • Respiratory advances
  • Skin-to-skin
  • Small baby
  • Trauma-informed care

2025 Conference Highlights

  • Annual Case of the Year presentation offering in partnership with Vermont Oxford Network
  • Exciting new experiences, learning opportunities and celebrations to facilitate meaningful community connections
  • Full-day APRN Summit preconference event
  • Immersive escape room and trivia where you can put your problem-solving skills and knowledge to the test
  • Interactive scavenger hunt
  • Networking opportunities with neonatal nurses and APRNs from around the world
  • Return of digital posters and on-demand content

KEY DATES

Event Start Date
09 Sep, 2025
Event Start Date
Event End Date
12 Sep, 2025
Event End Date
Credits

Accredited Continuing Education
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.

The National Association of Neonatal Nurses designates this activity for a maximum of 33.75* CE contact hours by participating in both the in-person (including the APRN Summit and regularly scheduled conference sessions) and on-demand components. In-person only participation may earn a maximum of 16.25* CE contact hours. On-demand only participation may earn a maximum of 23.0* CE contact hours. CE sessions are denoted as CE. 

  • APRN Summit participation maximum of 5.25 CE contact hours (includes in-person components only)
  • In-person and on-demand participation maximum of 33.75 CE contact hours
  • In-person only participation September 9 - 12, 2025 maximum of 21.75 CE contact hours
  • On-demand only participation September 9 - December 11, 2025 maximum of 28.5 CE contact hours
  • Poster presentations are worth 0.1 contact hours each for a maximum of 5.5 CE contact hours (included in calculations above)

*The number of CE contact hours is subject to change upon presenter availability and submitted session pre-recordings for on-demand participation. Additional information regarding maximum CE contact hours allowed will be updated as planning progresses.

Pharmacology Hours: Sessions that address the use of pharmacologic agents in neonatal care will be denoted as P. Certificates will reflect total CE contact hours earned as well as time spent on pharmacology. A maximum of 2.17 pharmacology hours may be earned by attending this conference in-person and on-demand.

This program is not yet approved for CME credit. Conference organizers plan to apply for 16.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits from the AAPA Review Panel. The total number of approved credits is yet to be determined.

  • 33.75 C.E. contact hours
  • 16.25 AAPA
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    NursingNeonatologistNurses

    SPECIALITIES

    Neonatal Nursing

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    CONFERENCE VENUE

    LocationPalm Springs Convention Center
    277 N Avenida Caballeros