About Us
Neonatal Academy with Mobile Simulation (NAMS) was created by Deborah Bjorman and Amy Sytsma, two Neonatal Nurse Practitioners with a passion for education and the health care of neonates.
We started NAMS to make an impact in the quality of neonatal care in Nebraska and throughout the Midwest. We bring more than 45 years of neonatal critical care experience to the table. Our combination of experience, the STABLE and the Neonatal Resuscitation Program educational platforms, and the use of a high-fidelity Gaumard mannequin allow us to effectively educate and train other healthcare professionals in these simple but vital lifesaving techniques.
We now offer online neonatal courses. At NAMS our goal is for every healthcare professional to have access to the education they want and deserve. Our goal remains the same since the day we started NAMS, make education easily accessible.
Deborah Bjorman MS, APRN, NNP-BC
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Deborah Bjorman is a founder and educator for Neonatal Academy with Mobile Simulation. Deborah currently practices as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in the metro area of Nebraska. Deborah is a graduate of Creighton University, where she received an MS and preparation for Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.
Deborah has practiced as an NNP since 2006 and prior to obtaining her NNP certification; she practiced as a Registered Nurse in Level II and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Deborah routinely teaches the S.T.A.B.L.E program and the Neonatal Resuscitation Program throughout Nebraska. Deborah has guest lectured for local Neonatal Nursing Conferences and for Creighton University and the University of Nebraska in both undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
Advancing healthcare education is a true ambition of Deborah’s and this is shown in her energetic presentation style and her ability to engage the audience. Deborah has been involved with the advancement of simulation to teach healthcare providers. Deborah embraces the simulation technology and continues to attend conferences and educational programs to advance her knowledge and experience with the fast paced and changing world of simulation.
Deborah is focused on the future of healthcare education. Deborah understands the time constraints of today’s healthcare professionals and need for access to education.
Amy Sytsma BSN, APRN, NNP-BC
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Amy Sytsma is a founder and educator of Neonatal Academy with Mobile Simulation, a healthcare educational company focusing on neonates located in Omaha, Nebraska. Amy is a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner who has been in practice since 1990 and practicing as an RN since 1985.
After graduating in 1990, Amy practiced as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) in Colorado Springs in a prominent Neonatal Intensive Care Unit managing neonates within the unit and during transport. In the mid 90s, Amy moved to Nebraska. Amy has been a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in the Omaha area utilizing her talents as staff member of the NNP team, early intervention coordinator, NNP supervisor, educator for registered nurses, NNPs and medical students/residents and Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Board Member. Amy has taught NRP for over 30 years and STABLE for over 20 years.
Amy has a passion for education and utilizing simulation to enhance her student’s learning experience.