named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
ATHNA Fellows Program
Honors leaders and pioneers in the travel health nursing specialty through formal recognition of significant contributions to the field
Model Core Curriculum
Framework developed to guide education and training for travel health nurses, outlining essential knowledge and skills required in the specialty
NED (Networking, Education, and Development)
Annual low-cost, one-day professional conferences held simultaneously across multiple U.S. locations, offering continuing education credits and peer networking opportunities for travel health nurses
Travel Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice
Jointly published with the American Nurses Association (ANA), this document defines the professional scope, competencies, and ethical standards for travel health nursing in the U.S.
Travel Well Scholarship
Supported travel health nursing research from 2007 to 2017; awarded to nurses pursuing scholarly work in the field
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Academic Research Dissemination 1 activity
- Conducts and publishes travel health nursing researchProduces and disseminates evidence-based research through publications such as TravelBytes, co-publishes the Travel Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice with the American Nurses Association, and collaborates on clinical studies and multi-year research initiatives.
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Funds travel health nursing research through scholarship programsAdministered the Travel Well Scholarship from 2007 to 2017 to finance research initiatives in travel health nursing.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Organizes continuing education events for travel health nursesHosts annual and regional education events, including a national meeting and the Networking, Education and Development (NED) program, offering continuing education credits through in-person and online formats across the United States.
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Healthcare Professional Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Recognizes leadership and contributions in travel health nursingEstablished a Fellows program to honor individuals for substantial contributions to the field through leadership, clinical practice, research, education, or publications, awarding professional distinction and public recognition.
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Nursing Professional Development 1 activity
- Supports professional development and capacity building for travel health nursesProvides resources, networking opportunities, and professional development tools including free online learning modules, a peer-reviewed blog (TravelBytes), and a Model Core Curriculum Guide to support over 3,300 members in travel health nursing across the U.S. and internationally.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Advocates for formal recognition of travel health nursing as a specialtySuccessfully achieved formal recognition of travel health nursing as a specialty by the American Nurses Association in 2020 through sustained advocacy efforts.
- Provides clinical guidance and resources for traveler careOffers evidence-based recommendations and care strategies for travelers, including medication management, immunizations, health counseling, and preparation for pre-travel, in-transit, and post-travel phases.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$18K
Contributions & grants$15K87%
Program service revenue$460%
Investment income$2K13%
Other revenue$15
expenses
Total expenses$45K
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balance sheet
Total assets$51K
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Net assets$51K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -66.9%
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- ANA Network — Recognized professional association for travel health nurses in North America.
- American Association of Occupational Health Nurses Partner — Collaborates on shared travel health research projects, advocacy, and professional connections.
- American College Health Association Partner — Collaborated with ACHA on a multi-year study of student travel health.
- American College Health Association Partner — Collaborates on shared travel health research projects, advocacy, and professional connections.
- American Nurses Association Government — Recognizes travel health nursing as a specialty through the ANA.
- American Nurses Association Network — Collaborates with ANA, which recognizes travel health nursing as a specialty and publishes the foundational scope and standards text.
- American Nurses Association Partner — Collaborated with ANA on the publication of Travel Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice and worked toward formal specialty recognition.
- American Nurses Association Partner — Collaborated with ATHNA to publish Travel Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 1st ed. (2021)
- American Nurses Association Partner — Copublished the 2021 Travel Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice.
- American Nurses Association Partner — Jointly published the 2021 Travel Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice.
- American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Partner — Collaborates on shared travel health research projects, advocacy, and professional connections.
- Berna/Crucell Funder — Provided early financial support to ATHNA during its initial years.
- Board of Directors Network — One Fellow serves as a non-voting ex-officio member on the Board of Directors.
- CDC Government — Partnered with the CDC on a multi-year study of student travel health.
- CDC Government — References CDC guidance on traveling with medications and recommends CDC resources for additional information.
- CISTM19 Partner — Coordinates a national education event in advance of the CISTM19 conference in New Orleans, 2025.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Government — ATHNA is a CDC COCA partner, collaborating on dissemination of critical health information and public health preparedness
- FDA Government — References FDA guidance on traveling with prescription medications.
- Harvard Global Support Services Partner — Cites Harvard's guidance on traveling with medication as a recommended resource.
- IAMAT Partner — References IAMAT's 2019 guide on traveling with medications as a key resource.
- International Narcotics Control Board Government — References INCB website for information on medications containing controlled substances in various countries.
- International Society of Travel Medicine Network — References the ISTM Body of Knowledge as a key resource and aligns its Model Core Curriculum with international standards
- International Society of Travel Medicine Partner — Collaborated with ISTM through co-sponsored events, poster presentations, and joint research initiatives including a multi-year study on student travel health.
- International Society of Travel Medicine Partner — Collaborates on shared travel health research projects, advocacy, and professional connections.
- National Foundation for Infectious Diseases Partner — ATHNA is a Partner Organization with NFID, aligning with their vision of preventing and treating infectious diseases
- Rush School of Nursing Partner — Faculty member from Rush School of Nursing contributes expertise to AMERICAN TRAVEL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION INC's travel health guidance.
- Shoreland Funder — Provided ongoing support for ATHNA’s website and early organizational development.
- Shoreland Inc. Partner — Provided support for ATHNA's website development and maintenance
- Shoreland, Inc. Partner — Supports and maintains the ATHNA website; publisher of Shoreland Travax®.
- The Westchester Course in Travel Health Fundamentals Partner — Lists the Westchester Course in Travel Health Fundamentals as an educational opportunity for travel health nurses.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
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- Agile, Project-Based Organizational Modelmethodology: project_based_go_teamBy using temporary Go-Teams instead of standing committees, the organization enables rapid, focused action on strategic initiatives because this project-based structure increases agility and reduces bureaucratic overhead in a small, all-volunteer nonprofit context.
- Evidence-Based Practice Integrationmethodology: evidence_based_practiceBy embedding evidence-based protocols and scholarship into clinical guidance and professional development, the organization ensures that travel health nursing produces improved traveler outcomes because standardized, research-informed care reduces health risks across diverse travel contexts.
- Professional Specialization and Standardizationmethodology: professional_specializationBy establishing travel health nursing as a recognized nursing specialty through board certification, standardized scope and standards, and ANA recognition, the organization advances professional legitimacy and ensures consistent, high-quality care across practice settings because formal specialization improves accountability, training, and integration into health systems.
- Strategic Public Health Partnershipsmethodology: public_health_partnershipBy partnering with authoritative public health entities like the CDC COCA, the organization amplifies the reach and timeliness of critical health guidance because collaboration with established systems enhances credibility and accelerates dissemination to frontline professionals.