Who We Are
The International Transplant Nurses Society (ITNS) is a worldwide professional
nursing organization that represents all areas of transplantation.
ITNS supports
clinicians in meeting the ongoing clinical changes and challenges that transplant
nurses tackle daily.
Learn more about us.
News
- New chapter resource available: "How to develop a chapter newsletter" (PDF)
- Members may now review the updated bylaws passed by the membership at the General Assembly October, 2007.
- Core Curriculum for Transplant Nurses available now
- Astellas and ITNS collaborate on transplant experience program
- MedActionPlan for Organ Transplant—to assist patients with adherence to their transplant medication regimens
- Reduced ITNS Member Rate for Emerging Countries
- ITNS Members Inducted into American Academy of Nursing
- Transplant Nurses Day
April 16, 2008 - Transplant recipients are dying of skin cancer. Find out how to reduce their risk.
Members on the Move
ITNS members are always striving to improve and further the field of transplant nursing. ITNS would like to share their accomplishments by sharing them with the membership.
- View recent accomplishments
- Ruth Strickler Tutor, PhD, CCRN
Recipient of 2007 Roche/ITNS Excellence in Transplant Nursing Award
View Past Nursing Excellence Award winners
17th Annual ITNS Symposium and General Assembly
St. Louis, Missouri USA
September 25 - 27, 2008
Millennium Hotel
Download PDF Forms:
2008 ITNS /Roche Transplant Nursing Excellence Award
Learn more about the award or complete the nomination form. Deadline for nominations is 5:00 pm EST on Friday June 27, 2008.
Recipient will receive complimentary registration to the St Louis Symposium, transportation, one- night hotel stay and monetary award.
2008 ITNS Research Grants Call for Proposals
The 2008 ITNS Research Grants Application is now available. Visit our research grants section or download the application (PDF). Proposals are due by July 1, 2008.
Events
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Clinical Certification Review Course
November 15 - 17, 2008
Hilton Memphis Memphis,
Tennessee USADownload the brochure. For more information on Transplant Certification visit the American Board of Transplant Certification.
