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BOARD NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN!

2026 ITNS Board of DirectorsThe 2027 Board of Directors Election nominations are officially open, offering a unique opportunity for dedicated members to shape the future of our organization. Leadership is actively seeking passionate individuals to step into crucial roles that guide our strategic vision and operational excellence. If you have been looking for a way to make a meaningful impact, expand your professional network, and give back to your professional community, now is the perfect time to step forward.

We are currently accepting nominations for four distinct leadership positions. The available roles include President Elect, Treasurer, Director-at-Large, and International Director-at-Large. Each role plays a vital part in our governance, requiring diverse skill sets and perspectives to help piece together our organizational goals. Prospective candidates are highly encouraged to review the official position descriptions and Board Competencies to understand the specific responsibilities and qualifications required for each office. If you are curious to the tasks anc committments of a board role, please review these position descriptions at you leisure.
The deadline to submit your nomination application is November 6, 2026. Do not miss the chance to contribute your talents to our leadership team for the upcoming 2027 term. Complete your nomination application today to begin your leadership journey!
                  
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Thank You for Making ITNS 34th Annual Symposium an International Success!ITNS Symposium 2026

A heartfelt thank you to all the dedicated transplant nursing professionals, world-class podium speakers, and innovative community partners who joined us in Cleveland. Seeing our global community come together from 18 countries to collaborate and share clinical insights proved that when we work as one, anything is possible.

The International Panel discussion of Country Specific Opt-In v Opt-Out Organ Donation System Policies

Best Abstract Awards presented to the highest scoring abstracts according to scores given during blinded, peer-review process.

  • Case Study: Successful Kidney Transplantation Between and HIV-positive Donor and an HIV-positive recipient: A Case Report by Sabrina Kopf and Darnell Mompoint Williams
  • Quality Improvement, Research & Literature Review: Utilizing a Patient Bathing Education Handout to Improve Patient Bathing Compliance by  Ihechi Alilionwu, Aminat Yusuf, and Lenora Salonga
  • Poster for Quality Improvement, Research & Literature Review: Early Kidney Transplant Referral: Why Does It Matter? By Jennifer Miller & Vera Prince

Chapter Meeting with leaders and members of ITNS Chapters including discussion on:

  • Creating international chapters
  • Revitalizing inactive chapters
  • Sustaining chapter activity
  • Accessible resources from ITNS
  • Banking & Taxes & Compliance Filing (Oh my!)

 Annual Membership Meeting with reports from Board Members on:

  • Growing the health of our financial status
  • Membership numbers
  • Education efforts, including
    • Patient Education Handouts
    • Speakers Bureau
    • Education Center
    • Providing CEPTC 

2026 Transplant Nursing Awards honoring our members nominated by a colleague in the areas of leadership, volunteerism, research or quality improvement.

  • Heart of Service Volunteer Leadership Award – Whitney Holland
  • Innovation in Transplant Research & Quality Improvement Award – Tonya Walder
  • Luminary Leadership Award – Hanan Khalil

Insightful and inspiring Keynote and Invited Speakers included the journey of Donor Mom, Christie Matta, whose son saved 7 lives through the gift of donation. Joining the lineup were esteemed experts Zoe Stewart-Lewis, MD, PhD, MPH; Mark B. Lockwood, PhD; Nicole Hamons, PharmD, BCACP; and Elissa Berman, MA.Ed., LPCC-S. Together, these distinguished professionals brought a wealth of diverse clinical, pharmaceutical, and counseling expertise to enrich the discussions and advance the shared mission of the symposium.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to elevating patient care worldwide. We look forward to seeing you next year in Denver, Colorado to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the ITNS Symposium!

Help Support our Multidisciplinary Partners

The Society of Transplant Social Workers (STSW) Research Committee has launched an IRB-approved workforce survey for all U.S.-based transplant social workers. Because a strong transplant ecosystem relies on a team effort, ITNS is helping spread the word to capture crucial data from social workers who may not be part of official memberships.

We ask all U.S. ITNS members to download the official flyer below and forward the survey details to the transplant social workers and clinical social work teams at your specific centers. Data collection runs through October 31st, and your help with this snowball sampling ensures our colleagues get the robust dataset they need to strengthen the profession.

Download the PDF files of the Survey Details and Flyer! Thank you for your participation

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The International Transplant Nurses Society

As the leading global community for transplant nursing professionals, the International Transplant Nurses Society (ITNS) is dedicated to delivering evidence-based education, promoting cutting-edge research, and championing advocacy initiatives to ensure the highest standards of patient care worldwide.The International Transplant Nurses Society is recognized, respected, and valued across the globe for its unwavering commitment to advancing excellence in transplant nursing.

We encourage you to meet like-minded individuals who are providing life-saving care for organ transplant candidates and recipients. 

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ITNS Education Center 

The ITNS Education Centers offers rich and diverse resources that address key workplace and clinical issues relevant to professionals at every career stage in transplant medicine. 

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