The ANNP investigated…

The advanced neonatal nurse practitioner (ANNP) role has evolved since its introduction in 1992 through a pilot study in Southampton. Initially offered as a certification course (ENBA19), then as a bachelor’s degree and now mainly as a master’s level qualification, many ANNPs continue their academic education through to PhD level. The number of both qualified and practising ANNPs throughout the UK is unknown. Many government/Department of Health documents suggest sustainability and provision of quality neonatal care is dependent on the ANNP role yet it is impossible to identify ANNP numbers accurately.