The WFNN is pleased to announce our newest partnership with The Global Neurosurgery Committee (GNC). The GNC, which is organized under the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS), defines global neurosurgery as, “the clinical and public health practice of neurosurgery with the primary purpose of ensuring timely, safe, and affordable neurosurgical care to all who […]

To better understand how the neuroscience nurse role looks in different parts of the world, we are interviewing nurses about their work and life. Today we are honoured to interview Nobuko Okubo, an Associate Professor at the School of Nursing, St. Luke’s International University in Tokyo, Japan, and who occasionally practices as a nurse on […]

We are proud to announce a new partnership with the DAISY Foundation as a supportive association, as well as the inauguration of a new award — The DAISY Award for Neuroscience Nurse Leaders. The partnership will lead to increased opportunities for personal and career development, growth, and support for nurses. Said Deb Zimmermann, DNP, RN, […]

The International Neuroscience Nursing Research Symposium (INNRS) Planning Committee invites poster abstract submissions to present at the Virtual INNRS to be held Saturday, August 20 – Sunday, August 21, 2022. Abstracts should be submitted in Poster Presentation Format. Presenters are assigned specific times to present their poster and answer questions posed by colleagues during the conference. The […]

The World Federation of Neuroscience Nurses (WFNN) in partnership with the MoKan Blues Chapter of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN) invites you to join us our Annual Virtual Symposium on September 16 2022 – 0800hrs – 1600hrs CST. This year’s theme is “Neuro Nursing in a Post-COVID Era“. Featured sessions will highlight the advances in treatment and […]

The American Association of Neuroscience Nurses would like to announce that registration is OPEN for their 2022 conference “Rising Together”. The Neuroscience Nursing Annual Conference will be a hybrid event so you can attend how you’re most comfortable. Join us in-person in Phoenix, AZ and have access to the recorded sessions or attend the virtual conference online. […]

To better understand how the neuroscience nurse role looks in different parts of the world, we are interviewing nurses about their work and life. If you would like to nominate a neuroscience nurse for this Spotlight series, please complete our contact form. Today we are honoured to interview Aline Bourgoin, a past-president of the Canadian […]

This exciting continuing education opportunity is now OPEN for REGISTRATION! This course will prepare the participant to provide initial care during the critical first hour of a neurological emergency. ENLS demonstrates a collaborative approach and provides a consistent set of protocols, practical checklists, decision points, and communication to use during patient management during the critical […]

Last month, the WFNN undertook an election for a new President. We are pleased to introduce Cathy Cartwright to the post of President of the WFNN. As President, Cathy will be tasked with providing and supporting the development, implementation and direction of the ongoing activities of WFNN in collaboration with the Executive Committee and Board […]

The incoming Executive Team would like to thank the outgoing Executive for their excellent stewardship and leadership of this worthy organization. Here, we take a moment to reflect upon and celebrate their achievements as an Executive Board. Christi has served 8 years as the WFNN President where she worked in collaboration with the board to […]