Governance

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. by the Wednesday, October 9th application deadline.

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.. 

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. 

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.