The American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN) is committed to the advancement of neuroscience nursing as a specialty through the development and support of nurses to promote excellence in patient care. The AANN Practice Parameters (Previously CPGs) are a key element to help AANN achieve its mission to be the leading authority in neuroscience nursing, inspire passion in nurses, and create the future for the specialty.
AANN is seeking a Guideline Editor for the new format of Practice Parameters. The candidate selected for this position will assume the Guidelines Editor role in December 2025. The Guidelines Editor will be appointed for a two-year term, from December 2025 – December 2027.
Candidates interested in the Guidelines Editor position must possess the following qualifications:
- Registered Nurse (RN) with an active license (required)
- Advanced degree preferred (MSN, DNP, PhD)
- Prior service on the AANN Editorial Board (preferred)
- Volunteer history with AANN (preferred)
- Experience in scientific writing, editing and guideline development
- Demonstrates ability to lead an interdisciplinary team across geographic distances
- Adept at using various communication and documentation technologies
- Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
- Expertise in current standards of guideline development and publication process
Responsibilities Include:
- Lead and collaborate with Guideline editorial board
- Provide orientation and guidance to new Board members
- Education Provider Committee member – participate and attend meetings
- Attend and participate in quarterly Leadership call
- Lead completion of CE application process and track renewal as needed and following all guidelines revisions
- Oversee annual reviews of existing guidelines
- Lead development of annual reports and recommendations to the AANN Board of Directors
- Develop correspondence and lead responses to inquiries from membership and outside agencies
Interested and qualified AANN members should submit a statement of interest with a current CV, and a writing sample to jmaginot@aann.org by September 1, 2025. Candidates will be interviewed via video call, and the Guidelines Editor will be appointed by December 1, 2025.