Elections

NANN and NANN-AP Election Process

The NANN and NANN-AP Nominations Committees are seeking qualified candidates to serve on the NANN Board of Directors and the NANN-AP Council. We invite you to learn more about the nominations process, required competencies, open positions, and how to apply. Click the quick links below to learn more.


Quick Links:

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Election Timeline 

The election timeline for the NANN Board of Directors and NANN-AP Council is as follows. You may click each image to enlarge.

NANN Nominations Timeline 

NANN-AP Nominations Timeline

Call for Nominations: NANN Board of Directors

The NANN Nominations Committee is currently looking to fill the following positions:

Secretary/Treasurer: 1 position for a 2-year term

Director-at-Large: 2 positions for a 2-year term

Staff Nurse Director-at-Large: 1 position for a 2-year term

To learn about each open position, including major responsibilities and more, please select the listed positions above to view the Quick Fact Sheet.

General Requirements

  • Must be a NANN member in good standing for the past three (3) years
  • Must have demonstrated NANN volunteer experience
  • Must be currently involved in neonatal nursing care (through clinical practice, education, research, management, or consulting)
  • Ability to travel to the NANN Annual Conference 
  • Ability to attend four virtual meetings throughout the year 

Call For Nominations: NANN-AP Council

The NANN-AP Nominations Committee is currently looking to fill the following positions:

Member-at-Large:  4 positions for a two-year term, with the option to run for a second term

To learn about the open position, including major responsibilities and more, please select the listed position above to view the Quick Fact Sheet.

General Requirements

  • Must be a NANN-AP member in good standing
  • Must be a neonatal APRN
  • Must present a documented history of volunteerism in NANN, NANN-AP, or other professional associations
  • Must be currently involved in advanced neonatal nursing care (through clinical practice, education, research, management, or consulting)
  • Ability to travel to the NANN Annual Conference
  • Ability to attend four virtual meetings throughout the year

Competencies

The application window for both the NANN Board of Directors and the NANN-AP Council is Monday, February 5, to Sunday, April 14, 2024. You may apply via MyNANN (login required).

There are three (3) types of competencies that the Board and Council are searching for: nursing, board, and strategic. To view the full list along with a description, please select the competency category below:

In addition, you will also need a current CV/resume along with a headshot.

Reimbursement Policy

Members of the NANN Board of Directors and the NANN-AP Council are eligible for reimbursements for required meetings.

NANN and NANN-AP NOMINATIONS FAQ

    Are NANN members allowed to provide comments or feedback on the presented slate?

    Yes, comments are welcome. If you would like to ask any questions or provide comments, please submit them to Jenny Silver, jsilver@nann.org, with the subject line: NANN Nominations.

    How do you get to be on the NANN or NANN-AP Nominations Committee?

    Volunteer! Currently, the process for being selected to serve on the nominations committees is the same for every other committee and task force. We will be conducting a Call for Volunteers in April of this year.

    Has the composition of the NANN and NANN-AP Nominations changed?

    The composition of the NANN and NANN-AP nominations committees has remained largely unchanged. The NANN Nominations Committee composition will now include three board members, which includes the Immediate Past President as chair and four members-at-large. The NANN-AP Nominations Committee is composed of two current NANN-AP Council members, three members-at-large, and the Immediate Past Chair who shall chair the committee.

    Should I apply for more than one position?

    Members cannot serve on multiple committees at the same time. You may not apply for both NANN board and NANN-AP council. You should only apply to 1 volunteer position at a time.

    How do I apply for the NANN-AP Council or NANN Board this year?

    Apply today.