Nursing

Kathy Lindell
Clinical Nurse Specialist

Welcome to the Nursing Assembly website. The Nursing Assembly has more than 200 members. We are researchers, clinicians, and educators who practice world-wide in a variety of settings.

Scientific and clinical interests of the membership are diverse and span the continuum from health promotion to management of chronic disease and quality of care, always with a focus on advancing respiratory health. There are several areas of interests in health promotion which include reducing risks of respiratory disease associated with health disparities, tobacco use, work-related exposures and genetic factors. The management of chronic respiratory disease includes disease self-management, symptom perceptions and adherence to therapy with an emphasis on the outcomes of functional status and health-related quality of life.

While many members of the assembly are nurses, membership is not limited by occupation or title. There is an ATS membership category available for members that are not doctorally prepared which is appropriate for advanced practice nurses. Doctorally prepared members pay full dues, but non-doctorally prepared members pay a reduced fee that provides all membership privileges except mailed journals. There is also an affiliate membership category for nurses without baccalaureate degrees who have a demonstrated interest in the activities of the Society, and who do not qualify for membership in the Society in any of the existing membership categories. Affiliates are not permitted to vote or hold office.

We welcome all professionals who have an interest in nursing issues. As an ATS member, you can choose the Nursing Assembly as your primary assembly, or as a secondary assembly. You can designate up to two secondary assemblies, and there is no additional cost when you add a secondary assembly. Click here for an application form.

The Nursing Assembly has three standing committees

• Program planning
• Strategic planning
• Nominating

Thank you for your interest in the Nursing Assembly. We look forward to an exciting future and encourage your participation. For more information about the Assembly contact us at nur@thoracic.org.