CREATING FETAL CENTERS OF Nursing EXCELLENCE
Nurses promoting excellence in fetal care through educational offerings, research, professional collaboration, and peer support.
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Are you a nurse with an interest in the field of fetal therapy within North America? The FTNN is a nursing network where we share research, collaborate, and educate each other, all with the goal of creating the best experience possible for expectant mothers.
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Fetal care centers (FCCs) in the USA lack a standardized instrument to measure person-centered care. This study aimed to develop and validate the Person-Centered Care in Fetal Care Centers (PCC-FCC) Scale. This is the FIRST joint study between NAFTNet and FTNN! Congratulations to FTNN authors: Abigail Wilpers, Katie Francis and Diane Wall. Special thanks to all the FTNN Delphi panelists and Board members who helped with study marketing and recruitment.
On behalf of FTNN’s Board, we would like to share news of the loss of a pivotal member of our community, Lori J. Howell. Lori was a nurse pioneer and key leader in development of the fetal care field. We would like to recognize Lori for her contributions to the field and profession and express our deep sadness for her loss.
Last Call for Visionary Researchers: Submit your application for the FTNN 2024 Research Grant by February 23 and embark on a journey of discovery and innovation!
FTNN Board Elections will take place in Spring of 2024!
Say hello to this month’s featured member, Jen Anderson!
The "FTNN Newsletter October 2023" covers the Fetal Therapy Nurse Network's latest developments, including a letter from the new president, research updates, member activities, and upcoming events in fetal therapy nursing.
Say hello to this month’s featured member, Lisa Miller!
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Say hello to this month’s featured member, Megan Krupp!
With the rapid growth of specialized fetal care centers (FCCs) across the United States, a new area of nursing practice has emerged. Fetal care nurses provide care in FCCs to pregnant persons experiencing complex fetal conditions.
Events
The purpose of the biennial International Perinatal Bereavement Conference is to engage in educational and networking opportunities for those who support bereaved families.
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Presentations
This presentation covers supporting families through complex fetal diagnoses and perinatal loss, examining resources like fetal care centers and nursing networks, sharing perspectives on difficult decision-making, and providing strategies for compassionate bereavement care.
Who is FTNN
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AMY POWNE MSN, RN, PCNS-BC
PRESIDENT
Amy currently works as the Nurse Practice Manager at the UC Davis Fetal Care and Treatment Center (FCTC) in Sacramento, California.
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BARBARA EICHHORN, BSN, RN
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Barb is the Fetal Care Nurse Coordinator for the Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Centers (FDTC) at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s (UPMC) Magee-Womens Hospital.
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SARAH SMITH, BSN, RN, CLC
SECRETARY
Sarah currently works as a Nurse Coordinator at the Fetal Care Center (FCC) at Washington University – St. Louis/Barnes-Jewish Hospital/St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
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KRIS RIMBOS, MS, RNC-OB, NE-BC
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
Kris currently works as the Nursing Director at The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health. She is a registered nurse with over 30 years of clinical experience in women and infant care.
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ALLIE WAYNE MSN, RN, RNC-NIC
EDUCATION CHAIR
Allie currently works as the Fetal Health Center Neonatal Program Coordinator at Children’s Mercy (CM), Kansas City.
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MICKEY JOHNSON, MHA, RN
GOVERNANCE
Mickey currently works as the Director of Fetal Services at The Fetal Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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BETSY VAN ETTEN, BSN, RNC-OB
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Betsy is a nurse coordinator at The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's hospital.
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KATIE FRANCIS, MSN, CPNP
TREASURER
Katie currently works as the Program Coordinator at the St. Louis Fetal Care Institute. After serving as president, Katie also served as the governance chair of the FTNN.
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ABIGAIL WILPERS, PHD, WHNP-BC
RESEARCH
As a clinician, Abigail is a member of the Fetal Care Center team at Yale New Haven Hospital and cares for women and families whose pregnancies are complicated by fetal anomalies.
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KRISTEN GOSNELL, MS, RN
RESEARCH CO-CHAIR
Kristen currently works as a Clinical Nurse at the UCSF Pediatric Heart Center. Kristen’s clinical experience has been exclusively devoted to the care of children with acute and chronic illness.
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