33rd Annual ITNS Symposium - Transplantation Odyssey: Honoring History, Inspiring the Future

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LIVE

Friday, October 3, 2025, 7:00 AM - Sunday, October 5, 2025, 1:00 PM EST, Rubenstein Auditorium, Smilow Center for Translational Research at Penn Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

The Annual Symposium presented by the International Transplant Nurses Society features world-class speakers providing cutting-edge research and clinical information in transplant nursing. Attendees will have the opportunity to continue their professional education in a highly respected, stimulating environment, while earning continuing education credits and CEPTCs. ITNS' Annual Symposium is the ideal context to engage in innovative sessions, address evolving issues, and connect with an international organization of nurses devoted to the advancement of transplant nursing excellence.

This course is planned and organized by the International Transplant Nurses Society (ITNS). Contact [email protected] or visit www.itns.org. 

Preliminary agenda

ITNS Board of Directors

• Alison Heil, BSN, RN, CCTN - President

• Paula Eicker, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CCRC - President-Emeritus

• Chris Shay-Downer, MBA, BSN, RN, CCT - President-Elect

• Karina Dal Sasso Mendes, MSc, PhD, RN - Secretary/Treasurer

• Yaprak Sarigöl Ordin, PhD, RN - Director-at-Large

• Tonya R. Walder, MSN, RN, CCTC - Director-at-Large

• Alicia Ramirez, PhD, RN, CNS, CCRN-K - Director-at-Large

• Julia Huang, BSN, RN - Director-at-Large

• Michael Petty, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC, CCNS - Director-at-Large

1. Identify the key disciplines involved in transplant care for patients and explain how each discipline contributes to the optimal outcome for the patient.
2. Explore emerging strategies and technologies that multidisciplinary teams can adopt to enhance personalized approaches and improve patient outcomes.
3. Evaluate best practices for multi-disciplinary collaboration to enhance outcomes for long-term transplant recipient success.
4. List the challenges and opportunities encountered by transplant nurses in all phases of care and across a variety of healthcare systems.
5. Discuss emerging therapies to mitigate post-transplant complications.
6. Examine the technological advances that impact organ donation, improve organ utilization, and advance graft survival.
7. Identify the impact that emerging pharmacological treatments have on post-transplant care.

Space is limited - register today!

Discounted registration rates are available to ITNS Members - Join or Rejoin ITNS today! Only active ITNS Members are eligible to register with the member registration rates listed below.

Registration for full Symposium	Early Bird (Register by 7/1/25)	Regular Registration (7/2/25-9/19/25)
ITNS Members	$425	$500
Non-Members	$500	$575
International/Emerging Countries*	$225	$250

Single Day Registration	You must indicate which date you will attend at registration
ITNS Members	$275
Non-Members	$300

*Review eligibility list for international/emerging countries registration rates here.

Registration Policies

• Pre-registration is required for this event. Registration will close on September 19, 2025. Late registrations and/or walk-in registrations will not be allowed.

• Registration through CE Portal is required for all learners in attendance.

• All prices in US Dollars

• Register online with Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. In order to protect your credit card information, the University of Minnesota Office of Continuing Professional Development (OCPD) does not accept credit card payments by phone, fax, or mail.

• Cancellation Policy: In the event you need to cancel your registration, the registration fee, less a $50 administrative fee, will be refunded if you notify us by 4:30 p.m. Central Time September 19, 2025. No refunds will be made after this date.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Minnesota, Interprofessional Continuing Education and the International Transplant Nurses Society (ITNS). University of Minnesota, Interprofessional Continuing Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Credit Designation Statements

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
This activity is eligible for ANCC contact hours; the number of hours is pending.

American Board for Transplant Certification (ABTC)
 
This activity is eligible for Continuing Education Points for Transplant Certification (CEPTCs); the determination of the number of CEPTCs is pending review of the agenda. 

Other Healthcare Professionals
Other healthcare professionals who participate in this CE activity may submit their certificate of participation to their appropriate accrediting organizations or state boards for consideration of credit. The participant is responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.

Credit statements above reflect participation in the live event only. 

 

 

Symposium Venue:
Rubenstein Auditorium at Smilow Center for Translational Research Commons
3400 Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Hotel Information
ITNS has secured blocks of rooms at a special registration rate at the following hotels:

• Fairfield by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown/Center City
  261 S 13th St. | Philadelphia, PA 19107 
  

• Sheraton Philadelphia University City

  3549 Chestnut Street | Philadelphia, PA 19104
  

Click here for hotel reservation links

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Minnesota Continuing Professional Development adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and has policies in place to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all of its educational activities. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities; individuals who fail to complete the disclosure in advance of the course are not eligible to be involved in this course. Specific disclosure information will be shared with learners prior to the start of the course. All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Exhibit opportunities are available. Exhibit dates are Friday, October 3-Saturday, October 4, 2025.

• View Exhibitor Prospectus

• Complete your Exhibitor Application

• If you have questions about exhibit opportunities, contact [email protected].