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The Mission of ITNSThe International Transplant Nurses Society is committed to the promotion of excellence in clinical transplant nursing through the provision of educational and professional growth opportunities, interdisciplinary networking, collaborative activities, and nursing research. The International Transplant Nurses was founded in 1992 as the first professional nursing organization to promote the education and clinical practice excellence of nurses caring for solid organ transplant patients. Today, ITNS is a leading transplant organization with more than 1,900 active members representing 32 countries around the world. A vital component of countless nursing careers, ITNS provides a forum for learning about the most current advances in transplantation and transplant patient care. Over the years ITNS has provided skilled transplant nurses the opportunity to share and learn with national and international peers and to receive recognition for their knowledge, leadership, and scholarly pursuits. (06/2011) In The NewsNEW Patient Education Booklet - CMV & Me: Information for Transplant Patients CMV & Me: Information for Transplant Patients was developed jointly by ITNS and Genentech, A member of the Roche Group. The booklet is available free of charge. Click here to order. NOW AVAILABLE - Introduction to Transplant Nursing Core Competencies In this book, competencies for nurses working in the area of transplantation are presented. Fifteen domains of practice are identified. Within each domain, competencies for the three primary nursing roles (Transplant Nurse, Transplant Nurse Coordinator and Advanced Practice Transplant Nurse) are delineated. This book is a compliment to the Scope and Standards of Transplant Nursing book. Click here for the order form. Online ordering capability will be available by January, 2012. The first class-based course for transplant nurses in Germany "Curriculum zur Weiterbildung für Transplantationspflegende" Click here for the introduction page. Click here for course information and application. ITNS 2012 Symposium and General Assembly - Call for Abstracts Call for Abstracts is now open. Click here to access the submission site. Submission Deadline is Wednesday, February 22, 2012 5:00PM EST (New York) Free Book for Transplant Patients Celebrating his 20th Anniversary as a Heart Transplant Recipient - David Hollar is offering a free electronic copy of his acclaimed book (Mr. New Heart). Patients or family members can download it free of charge to an electronic reader such as a Kindle or IPad. The web address for a free electronic copy is: www.lulu.com/content/9663121 BRIGHT Study position available The BRIGHT Study is looking for a Doctoral Student / Research Assistant to join their team. Click here for more information. |
ITNS Winter Workshop 2012
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ITNS 21st Annual Rising to the Challenges in Transplant Nursing October 21 - 23, 2012 (please note - dates are Sunday - Tuesday) Registration Rate ITNS Member $550.00 Non-member $650.00 The Westin Seattle Group Rate - $179 + taxes Click here for the Reservation Link Call for Abstracts is now OPEN. Click here to access the submission site. Submission Deadline is Wednesday, February 22, 2012 5:00PM EST (New York) |
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ITNS-TV Education on Demand CE / CEPTC credits are available Archived topics New! Re-integration after Pediatric Transplantation: School Return, Activities and Living Pediatric Transplantation: Returning to School, Immunizationsand Infectious Disease Issues Presenters: Beverly Kosmach-Park and Angela Williams Scope and Standards of Transplant Nursing Practice Presenter: Cynthia L. Russell Evidence-Based Practices in Transplant Nursing Presenters: Cost: $25.00 Visit the Event Link to check your computer compatibility, purchase and view the webcast. |
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MedActionPlanMedActionPlan.com is a web-based application used by many transplant hospital and units within the USA. It allows members of the transplant team (nurses, pharmacists, social workers, etc.) to create, maintain or adjust transplant patient medication regimens by providing details that are visual, user-friendly, and informative. These printed schedules depict medication images, time and quantity for each dose, medication purpose as well as other educational information to assist in patient understanding and medication adherence.
Visit MedActionPlan for Organ Transplant Visit MedActionPlan for Pediatrics MedActionPlan and MyMedSchedule are good resources for both healthcare professionals and patients. MyMedScheduleMyMedSchedule is a free service for transplant patients and their caregivers that prints an illustrated list of your medications and the times you take them. Visit MyMedSchedule |
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The International Pediatric Transplant Association (IPTA) is a professional organization of individuals in the field of pediatric transplantation. The purpose of the Association is to advance the science and practice of pediatric transplantation worldwide in order to improve the health of all children who require such treatment. The Association is dedicated to promoting technical and scientific advances in pediatric transplantation and to advocating for the rights of all children who need transplantation. Visit www.iptaonline.org |
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