What does the Research Committee do?
The Research Committee is charged with supporting neonatal nursing research, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and the overall strategic direction established by NANN, thereby promoting the dissemination and utilization of neonatal research findings for the improvement of neonatal care. The committee also promotes research through education and awareness of the research process.
What kind of volunteer is NANN looking for?
- Must be a NANN member
- Experience conducting an EBP or QI project
- Preference to DNP and PhD prepared members
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to meet deadlines and attend required virtual meetings
- Passion for growing research among nurses
- Promote NANN's research agenda
A SIG facilitator, committee chair, or member shall not serve in any other volunteer role at the same time unless it is an appointment by virtue of the position held. If currently serving in a volunteer role, a member must complete the term of service prior to serving on the Board or Council. Service on a task force may be made upon approval by the designated leadership body – either the NANN Board of Directors or NANN-AP Council.
Term
Two years with an option to renew for an additional two-year term.
Qualifications
Research Committee members must be currently practicing in neonatal nursing care in a role such as clinical care, education, research, administration, eligible industry partners, or consulting. If a volunteer is employed by industry, see the Industry-Employed Volunteers page. At its discretion, the NANN Board of Directors may make exceptions to this requirement.
Responsibilities
A. Score paper and poster abstracts for NANN's Annual Conference
B. Review research surveys
C. Vet research summit proposals
What is the time commitment?
The bulk of the workload will take place from November to May, beginning with the vetting of research summit proposals in November. Review of the conference Call for Abstracts will follow in January and again in May. Committee members will be asked to review and grade submissions for the conference papers and posters. The committee will also be asked to review any research surveys, which is a minimal time commitment. Volunteers can estimate anywhere from 25-30 hours of work total.