Baromedical Nurses Association: 2nd Qtr
How exciting to be in the field of Hyperbaric Medicine! The worldwide communication of everyone continually and enthusiastically working together through the UHMS (Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society -Regular & Associate Members and Staff), BNA (Baromedical Nurses Association), NBDHMT (National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology), Military, Diving Community, UHMS Accreditation Board, Education, Publications, Ongoing Studies, Continuing Education, Regulatory Agencies, Safety, mentoring, comradery and friendships are like no other field of medicine. Hyperbaric Medicine continues to evolve daily with the talent, support, and dedication of everyone in this field. Contributions from everyone are valuable to our overall success. Even in this age of instant communication, hyperbaric medicine continues to excel in instant worldwide communication.
The BNA Board of Directors works diligently to mentor, support, and educate nurses (RN and LVN/LPN) worldwide. We encourage you to join this enthusiastic and dynamic board - each new board member brings added talent and perspective to our organization. In addition, check out the education component available on the BNA website at https://hyperbaricnurses.org.
The BNA recently celebrated Hyperbaric Nurses Day 40th anniversary on April 12, 2025. These outstanding presentations for Hyperbaric Nurses Day are as follows and are available on the BNA website
- Hyperbaric Oxygen for Ulcerative Colitis
- Dr. Jeff Cooper: Medical Director for Hyperbaric Medicine at Nebraska Medicine
- Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: An Outcome Analysis
- Dana Winn, BSN, RN, CHRN: Nurse Manager for Hyperbaric Medicine & Wound & Ostomy Services at Nebraska Medicine, and Kari Fowler, BSN, RN, CHRN: Hyperbaric Nurse at Nebraska Medicine
- Late Radiation Injury
- Dr. Warren Gude (pre-recorded): Medical Director for St. Luke’s Wound and Hyperbaric in Idaho
- That Would Never Happen Here: The Role of RCA2 and Just Culture in Responding to Serious Safety Events
- Eric Hexdall BSN, RN CPPS, ACHRN-ADMIN: Program Manager -Duke Regional Hospital
Previous educational presentations are available on the BNA website as well.
BNA members will attend the ASM. You are invited to visit the BNA booth to learn more about the BNA, connect with familiar friends, make new friends, and just have fun!