Governance

The ABNN Board of Trustees comprises ten volunteers dedicated to contributing to the future development of certification and continued competency of neuroscience nursing and its subspecialties.

Volunteer Applications

ABNN Nominating Committee (Certificant-at-Large) (Application deadline is June 26th)

The Nominating Committee is composed of six (6) members and is responsible for vetting and interviewing candidates to serve on the ABNN Board including Officers, Trustees, and Mentee to ensure that ABNN has a diverse and competent Board that can lead the organization. ABNN is seeking two (2) CNRN or SCRN to serve a 2-year term beginning in July 2025. Submit your online application (including current/condensed CV/Resume) by no later than Thursday, June 26th. Apply Now!

Qualifications for Certificant-at-Large

CNRN or SCRN certificant in good standing
Active involvement within local and/or national activities of AANN, ABNN, AMWF or other professional organizations.
Communicate effectively orally, written and electronically.
Demonstrate networking skills.
Must be willing to interview candidates each year.
Previous experience in leadership/management activities (i.e. interviewing/evaluation preferred).

Time commitment: 2-year term appointed by the ABNN President beginning mid-July 2025. 6-8 conference calls throughout the year (depending on number of applications), email communication, and small group work.

ABNN Board of Trustees (Applications will open in August 2025)

Each year, ABNN looks for CNRNs and SCRNs who possess leadership skills that will contribute to ABNN's Strategic Plan and future development of certification. Applications open for Trustee positions for 3-year terms are now open! One Trustee position is available this year. For additional information about the position, view the ABNN Trustee Candidate Guidelines. Download the applicationand email to Kelly Podkowa at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

ABNN Board Mentee (Application pen date TBD)

ABNN is seeking a CNRN or SCRN staff nurse who is interested in having the opportunity to sit on the ABNN Board as a mentee and voting member for one year. The goal of this program is to help develop future ABNN leaders by giving the mentee exposure to the Board. The mentee will gain valuable insight related to ABNN's initiatives and will also be the voice for staff nurses at the Board level. For additional information about the position, please view the ABNN Mentee Handbook and Application. The application deadline is Wednesday, October 9th. Send your completed application to Kelly Podkowa at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

SCRN Test Development Committee (TDC) (Applications will open in late Fall 2025)

Interested in becoming a member of the SCRN Test Development Committee (TDC)? As a member, you will have the opportunity to further the professional development of SCRN candidates by developing evidence based test questions on practice issues relevant to Stroke Nursing. Applications will be accepted for 3-year terms beginning in March 2025. The first in-person meeting will be Friday, March 14th and Saturday, March 15th in New Orleans, LA in conjunction with the AANN Annual Conference. ABNN will cover flight expenses along with 2 nights hotel. If you cannot attend this meeting, please do not apply. The deadline to submit an application will be in Winter 2024. If you are interested, please send a copy of your application and resume/CV to Kelly Podkowa at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by no later than Monday, January 22nd.

CNRN Test Development Committee (TDC) (Applications will open in late Fall 2025)

Interested in becoming a member of the CNRN Test Development Committee (TDC)? As a member, you will have the opportunity to further the professional development of SCRN candidates by developing evidence based test questions on practice issues relevant to Neuroscience Nursing. Applications will be accepted for 3-year terms beginning in March 2024. The first in-person meeting will be Friday, March 14th and Saturday, March 15th in New Orleans, LA in conjunction with the AANN Annual Conference. ABNN will cover flight expenses along with 2 nights hotel. If you cannot attend this meeting, please do not apply. The deadline to submit an application will be in Winter 2024. If you are interested, please send a copy of your application and resume/CV to Kelly Podkowa at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by no later than Monday, January 22nd.