APSNA

We are pleased to welcome Kelly Bartkus, RN, MSN, CPNP-PC, of Boston Children's Hospital, as APSNA's new Director of Practice and Quality. Kelly brings valuable experience, enthusiasm, and leadership to this position. We look forward to working with her as she helps guide APSNA.

Happy Veterans Day from APSNA! ❤️🤍💙 Today, we honor the brave men and women who have proudly served our country. The APSNA extends heartfelt gratitude to all veterans, especially those who have served as military nurses and healthcare professionals.

📣 HAVE YOU COMPLETED THE APSNA MEMBERSHIP SURVEY? 🩺💙 Your Voice Matters. Your Feedback Shapes Our Future! The APSNA Board of Directors is preparing to develop our new Strategic Plan, and we want to hear from YOU!

🩵🧸 Happy Nurse Practitioner Week! This week, the American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association (APSNA) celebrates the incredible Nurse Practitioners who dedicate their knowledge, skills, and compassion to caring for children and their families. Thank You for all you do!

🌟 Know an APSNA member who shines? Nominate them for the APSNA Spotlight Award! 🏆 Nominations are accepted year-round, with quarterly recognition. Learn more: apsna.org/awards-and-grants/… #APSNA #NurseRecognition

APSNA is ready to have some Fall Football Fun! We are fundraising for our National Conference in Phoenix. It's so easy to join in and you don't even have to know football. We will contact all the winners! Learn more and play now: charitymania.com/give/GG03E

🏆💡🔬 Make an impact with APSNA! 🏆 Champion Award: Nominate a supporter by Dec. 31! 💡 Innovation Award: Share your ideas! 🔬 Research Grant: Advance pediatric surgical care! Applications for Innovation & Research open Nov. 1; close Feb. 28. 🔗 apsna.org/awards-and-grants/

🎃👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM APSNA! 🧡🖤 Wishing all our amazing pediatric surgical nurses, members, and their families a Halloween filled with fun, laughter, and sweet treats! 🍬🍭 🧡 Have a FUN and SAFE Halloween from all of us at APSNA! 🎃

💙 APSNA's Board of Directors recently gathered for its hybrid Fall Board Meeting to review the proposed 2027 budget, update organizational policies, and refine strategic priorities. Thank you for helping strengthen APSNA's future! #APSNA #PediatricSurgicalNursing

🩺 LOTS OF WAYS TO GET INVOLVED WITH APSNA! 💙 Connect, learn & grow with fellow pediatric surgical nurses! 📅 Oct. 14 | Chest Wall SIG 📅 Oct. 15 | Connect Live! – Blunt Abdominal Trauma 📅 Oct. 22 | Trauma SIG 📅 Nov. 24 | Colorectal SIG 📅 Dec. 9 | Chest Wall SIG

💙 Happy Pediatric Nurses Week! 🩺 APSNA celebrates the pediatric nurses who bring compassion, expertise & resilience to children and families every day. Check out Resilient by Design and explore ways to learn, grow & thrive in nursing. 🔗 learning.pedsnurses.org/prod…

🌟 Know an APSNA member who shines? Nominate them for the APSNA Spotlight Award! 🏆 Nominations are accepted year-round, with quarterly recognition. Learn more: apsna.org/awards-and-grants/… #APSNA #NurseRecognition

Congratulations to Mary Maginas, APSNA’s Third Quarter Spotlight Award Winner! Mary is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Trauma Program Manager, and Co-Chair of the APSNA Trauma SIG. Her leadership and dedication to pediatric surgical nursing make this recognition well deserved!

🌟 Know an APSNA member who shines? Nominate them for the APSNA Spotlight Award! 🏆 Nominations are accepted year-round, with quarterly recognition. Learn more: apsna.org/awards-and-grants/… #APSNA #NurseRecognition

🎒 Back to school means back to safety! 🚸 Remind kids to use crosswalks, stay alert near traffic, wear helmets, practice bus stop safety & buckle up every trip. Drivers, slow down in school zones! 🚌🚲 #APSNA #BackToSchoolSafety #ChildSafety

📣 OPENING SOON: APSNA Elections & Leadership Opportunities! Ready to get involved and help shape the future of pediatric surgical nursing? 🌟 APSNA Board Nominations are opening soon! Learn more & explore leadership opportunities: apsna.org/elections/

Join us for a FREE live webinar on Care of Gastrostomy Tubes, presented by Rachael Reif, R.N., C.B.C., C.L.C., Inpatient Pediatric Surgical Nurse. 📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 PM Central 💲 FREE for APSNA members and non-members 👉 Register now: ow.ly/itEZ50Zz6Y3

🛴 E-Scooter Safety Starts With Parents! E-scooters are a fun and convenient way for children and teens to get around, but they can also lead to serious injuries when safety precautions aren't followed. Learn more: apsna.org/

The APSNA Spotlight Award celebrates members who demonstrate outstanding leadership, dedication, and excellence in caring for pediatric surgical patients and advancing the profession. 🩺 Submit your nomination today: apsna.org/awards-and-grants/…

🌟 Nominate an Outstanding Colleague for the APSNA Spotlight Award! 🌟 💙 Help shine a light on someone who deserves to be recognized! 🔗 Learn more and submit a nomination: apsna.org/awards-and-grants/…