Dear ASTNA members,

As 2024 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on what we’ve accomplished together and to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering dedication to the critical care transport community.

This year has been one of growth and progress for ASTNA, and it’s all thanks you –our members. Together, we’ve:

• Strengthened our network by welcoming new members from across the country and beyond, creating an even more robust community of passionate and skilled professionals.
• Enhanced education and training, delivering top-notch resources and hosting events that advanced the knowledge and skills of our members.
• Advocated for our profession, ensuring the voices of transport nurses are heard and valued in key discussions that shape healthcare and patient safety.
• Celebrated milestones, including the continued success of our educational courses, scholarships and memberships that empower the next generation of transport nurses.

As we look ahead to 2025, we are committed to continuing this momentum. With your input and support, we plan to expand opportunities, provided cutting-edge resources, and further elevate the essential work of transport nurses worldwide.

On behalf of the entire ASTNA Board of Directors, thank you for your commitment, compassion, and excellence. You are the heart of this organization, and together, we make an extraordinary impact on the lives of patients and their families.

Wishing you and your loved ones a prosperous New Year!

Warm regards,

Sue Hollowell, BSN, RN, CFRN, CMTE

President

Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association