
We are the voice that shapes pediatric surgical nursing through advocacy, collaboration, mentorship and leadership. π Learn more and join us today #APSNANurse
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π Know an APSNA member who shines? Nominate them for the APSNA Spotlight Award! π Nominations are accepted year-round, with quarterly recognition. Learn more: apsna.org/awards-and-grants/β¦ #APSNA #NurseRecognition
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ππ‘π¬ Make an impact with APSNA!
π Champion Award: Nominate a supporter by Dec. 31!
π‘ Innovation Award: Share your ideas!
π¬ Research Grant: Advance pediatric surgical care!
Applications for Innovation & Research open Nov. 1; close Feb. 28.
π apsna.org/awards-and-grants/
ππ» HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM APSNA! π§‘π€
Wishing all our amazing pediatric surgical nurses, members, and their families a Halloween filled with fun, laughter, and sweet treats! π¬π
π§‘ Have a FUN and SAFE Halloween from all of us at APSNA! π
π 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
π©Ί LOTS OF WAYS TO GET INVOLVED WITH APSNA! π
Connect, learn & grow with fellow pediatric surgical nurses!
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Oct. 14 | Chest Wall SIG
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Oct. 15 | Connect Live! β Blunt Abdominal Trauma
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Oct. 22 | Trauma SIG
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Nov. 24 | Colorectal SIG
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Dec. 9 | Chest Wall SIG
π Happy Pediatric Nurses Week! π©Ί
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.
π learning.pedsnurses.org/prodβ¦
π Know an APSNA member who shines? Nominate them for the APSNA Spotlight Award! π Nominations are accepted year-round, with quarterly recognition. Learn more: apsna.org/awards-and-grants/β¦ #APSNA #NurseRecognition
Congratulations to Mary Maginas, APSNAβs 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!
π Know an APSNA member who shines? Nominate them for the APSNA Spotlight Award! π Nominations are accepted year-round, with quarterly recognition. Learn more: apsna.org/awards-and-grants/β¦ #APSNA #NurseRecognition
π Back to school means back to safety!
πΈ 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! ππ²
#APSNA #BackToSchoolSafety #ChildSafety
π£ OPENING SOON: APSNA Elections & Leadership Opportunities!
Ready to get involved and help shape the future of pediatric surgical nursing? π 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.
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Thursday, August 27, 2026
β° 6:00 PM Central
π² FREE for APSNA members and non-members
π Register now: ow.ly/itEZ50Zz6Y3
π΄ 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.
π©Ί Submit your nomination today:
apsna.org/awards-and-grants/β¦
π Nominate an Outstanding Colleague for the APSNA Spotlight Award! π
π Help shine a light on someone who deserves to be recognized!
π Learn more and submit a nomination:
apsna.org/awards-and-grants/β¦
πΏ International Self-Care Day πΏ
Today is a reminder that caring for yourself is an essential part of caring for others.
β¨ You matter. Your health matters. Your well-being matters.
π©Ί Join Fellow Colleagues. Be Part of Something Bigger.
As APSNA President Mary Ellen Sheridan shared, "Your voices, your ideas, and your participation make APSNA better." Together, we can make a lasting difference for our patients, families, and our profession.
As we wrap up the first part of #NursesWeek, APSNA wants to thank the incredible pediatric surgical nurses who joined us at our Annual Scientific Conference. π Your compassion and dedication make a difference every day. #APSNA2026

















