Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA)

The 2024 ASTNA Board Election is now open for voting! If you are a voting eligible member, check your email for the link to cast your vote! (An Eligible Member is a member in the ACTIVE member category defined as a registered nurse actively participating (on a full or part-time basis) as a care provider, educator and/or administrator in patient transport, regardless of mode) If you did not receive a ballot and should have, please contact Nikole Good at [email protected]. Good luck to the Board Candidates! ***President-Elect*** Jenn Brown Killeen, MHA, RN, FACHE ***Director-at-Large*** Bryon Denton, DNP, RN, CFRN, PHRN Kevin Kissner, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, FNP-C, CEN, CFRN, NRP Stacy Wicinski, RN, BA, CFRN, CEN, CHSE, CMTE, EMT-B

Congratulations to the 2024 class of Fellows of the Academy of Air & Surface Transport Nursing (AASTN): Dr. Josh Wall PhD, RN, CEN, CFRN Tina (Frey) Johnson Dr. Michael D. Gooch, DNP The late Kelley Holdren, immediate past president of ASTNA, was also inducted as a posthumous Fellow. The AASTN recognizes individuals who have made enduring and substantial contributions to the field of transport nursing. For more information on AASTN fellowship, visit: https://lnkd.in/gsph37Bk

??? #NEW #PODCAST ANNOUNCEMENT! Happy Critical Care Transport Nurses Day to all the incredible #flightnurses and #CCT #nurses out there! In conjunction with this year's Critical Care Transport Nurses Day, #ASTNA is proud to announce the launch of our #BrandNew podcast - Runways & Roadways! ??Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gU9cG3TT ??Apple podcasts: https://lnkd.in/guEA7eHy This podcast takes you on a journey through the dynamic intersection of healthcare and transport. With your cohosts Jason Herman and Ryan Roberts, expert guests will be navigating the fascinating world where medical expertise meets the logistical challenges of safe and efficient patient transport. From ambulances rolling through city streets to helicopters and airplanes soaring above landscapes, join us as we explore the vital role critical care transport plays in saving lives during emergencies, facilitating medical transfers, and closing the distance between patients and specialized care. We’ll delve into the latest innovations, discuss the newest evidence-based practices, share gripping real-life stories, and engage with experts at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field. So, whether you’re a healthcare professional, an aviation enthusiast, or simply curious about the incredible intersection of healthcare and transport, fasten your seatbelts—or maybe your aircraft harness—as we embark on this exhilarating journey through the world of patient transport. Welcome to the?Runways & Roadways, where every episode promises to be a captivating ride through the corridors of life-saving air and surface transportation! ?

?? DEADLINE APPROACHING! ?? Applications CLOSE tomorrow, February 15 for ASTNA's CCTMC scholarships and AASTN Fellowship nominations. For more information, or to submit application material: CCTMC Steven W. Neher scholarship: https://lnkd.in/eXrENVtV CCTMC Military scholarship: https://lnkd.in/gAkehuxu AASTN Fellowship: https://lnkd.in/g96u6sfN Also due tomorrow: CCTMC Poster abstracts (see details at cctmc.net)

ASTNA is honored to introduce the Kelley Holdren Excellence in Transport Nursing Award, a prestigious honor commemorating the visionary leadership and unwavering dedication of the late Kelley Holdren, former President of the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA). ASTNA will be accepting nominations and self-nominations of individuals that strive for excellence and embody Kelley's passion for transport nursing. Full criteria and the nomination form can be found at: https://lnkd.in/gqStFrgy

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and colleagues of those who were lost.

The application window is now open for the 2024 class of fellows in the Academy of Air & Surface Transport Nurses. All applications and nominations must be received by February 15, 2024. Full criteria and application link can be found on our website: https://lnkd.in/gMUgdyEv

AirLift Texas announced recently the opening of its new fixed wing air medical base in New Braunfels, Texas. This air medical asset, AirLift 10, adds to the current AirLift rotor wing ecosystem in Waco and Weslaco, and also supports sister base AirLIFE in Uvalde. The programs are part of Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the U.S: https://ow.ly/hRNA50QkL9G #firstresponders #medicalemergencies #emergencyresponse #paramedics #healthcare #ems #airmedical

The CCTMC Chuck Sheppard Excellence in Education Award Nomination Deadline is March 1st. This award is presented annually to an educator who has demonstrated a passion for education and continued clinical growth, to recognize and honor those dedicated to the enhancement of clinical education in transport medicine. Know someone who should get this award? Email your nomination to [email protected]!

It was a joyous reunion at the Scott Memorial Hospital on Monday when 17-year-old Baylee Amos got to properly thank three first responders for their role in saving her life. In October, Amos was driving home from work along Highway 56 in Scott County when she swerved off the road and hit a tree: https://ow.ly/YtpE50QkL6O #firstresponders #medicalemergencies #emergencyresponse #paramedics #healthcare #ems