International Transplant Nurses Society (ITNS)

The International Transplant Nurses Society was founded in 1992 as a non-profit organization, to promote the education and clinical practice excellence of nurses who are interested in and participate in the care of solid organ transplant patients. Headquartered in Chicago, IL they have grown to become a leading respected transplant organization with active members worldwide.

ITNS is the first professional nursing organization to focus on the professional growth and development of the transplant clinician. ITNS offers nurses a forum for learning about the latest advances in transplantation and transplant patient care. Over the years, ITNS continues to provide nurses -- skilled in transplantation -- with many opportunities to share their expertise with national and international peers, and receive recognition for their knowledge and scholarly pursuits.

Mission:
As the professional community of transplant nurses, ITNS provides relevant evidence based education, research, and advocacy to assure excellence in patient care worldwide.

Vision:
ITNS is known, understood, and valued everywhere for advancing transplant nursing excellence.