February 2011
Leadership Message
Final Reflections on a Year of Great Accomplishments and Great Sadness
AANN President Barbara Mancini reflects on her presidency and a memorable year for the association in her farewell message.
Association News
Discover New Relevance in Neuroscience Nursing
Are You Ready to Celebrate Neuroscience Nurses Week?
Win Complimentary Registration to the 2012 AANN Annual Educational Meeting
Conference Central
NNF Grants Support AANN Annual Educational Meeting Attendees
Tour Saint Luke's Brain and Stroke Institute
Find out about this special event open to AANN Annual Educational Meeting attendees.
Management of Hypothermia and Rewarming Simulation
You can register for this preconference session that will be feature a hands-on environment. Find out how.
While You're Here: 5 Free Things to do in Kansas City
CNRN Corner
2011 Recertification Applications Now Available
Certified Nurses Day is March 19
Industry Trends
Pediatric Athletic Concussion
Cathy Cartwright provides a look into sports-related concussion and the recent discussions around this hot topic, particular when involving pediatric patients.
New Neuro Exam Resource
Davonna Ledet explains a new resource available for neurologic assessment from Cure4Kids.
New Measures Could Improve Quality of Care at Stroke Centers
New recommendations have been published in Stroke, the journal of the American Heart Association, regarding proposed metrics that can be used to monitor the diagnosis of treatment of patients at stroke centers to improve patient care.
Product Feature
AANNCNRN Exam Preparation—Focus Your Study Efforts
Chapter News
Chapter Activities
Are you a member of a local AANN chapter? Are you looking for local chapter events? Find out what's new and coming up in local chapters.
Partnership Corner
Mild TBI Case Studies Now Available Online to AANN Members
WPC Hosts Parkinson's Pledge Video Competition
May 2011 EANN Congress Schedule Announces Schedule
A Tisket! A Tasket! Chapter Challenge: NNF Silent Auction
NNF Introduces New Research Grant Category
Synaptic Shakedown Line Dancing
NNF Awards $15,000 in Travel Grants to Kansas City
Travel Grants now Available for CANN Annual Meeting
CNN Hosts Second NNF Special Lecture
NNF Sponsors 21 CNRN Candidates
Member Benefits
AANN Membership Can Equal Big Savings
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