About Us
The vision of NNASA was born a number of years ago and was rekindled after I attended the 5th international Neonatal Nurses Conference in Ottawa Canada in 2005.There was an overwhelming concern for Africa expressed by all present and an international organisation COINN (Council of International Neonatal Nurses) was formed to try and aid communication between national neonatal groups and particularly to assist developing nations.
Founded in February 2007, The Neonatal Nurses Association of South Africa is hoping to improve neonatal care in our region despite the huge difficulties we face. We are hoping and praying that people will continue to join us, as there is strength in numbers and there is so obviously a desperate need for help and encouragement
amongst all neonatal nurses.
Our committee has expanded and now consists of many leading and
influential neonatal nurses from around the country who are
dedicated to the development of evidence based practice
guidelines, in service training, the development of a national
neonatal nurse training program and the support and
encouragement of nurses caring for newborns in all settings. We
as a team would like to encourage you all to share your
thoughts, problems, insights, strengths, weaknesses, ideas and
solutions with us.
Together we can reach for the Stars!
NNASA COMMITTEE
VISION
This association aims to improve the delivery of optimal, holistic nursing care for all babies born in South Africa through ongoing communication, support, education and setting of standards amongst neonatal nurses in this country and internationally.
MISSION
In support of this vision we are committed to:
- Regular regional meetings.
- Annual national meetings.
- Provision of a news letter/journal.
- Formation of evidence based, best practice guidelines and policy statements.
- Promotion of a multidisciplinary, holistic approach to neonatal care.
Fostering of good relationships, sharing of knowledge and communication between neonatal units both within and between provinces and amongst provincial and private institutions. Liaison with other professional nursing organizations in SA eg Midwives and critical care nurse associations
Partnership with The Council of International Neonatal Nurses (COINN)
CONSTITUTION
Constitution
PCO
The Conference Company
Sithembile Khathi
Tel: 031 303 9852
Email: Sithembile@confco.co.za
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