Baromedical Nurses Association (BNA) 2026 Exciting New Happenings for the New Year!

The Baromedical Nurses Association is a team of dedicated nurses – like yourselves – that bring individual talents, experience, and ideas to this organization.  This results in an organization that works collectively, effectively, and efficiently towards our goals and accomplishments as we continue to integrate the nursing role into hyperbaric medicine practice alongside physicians and technicians, ensuring optimal outcomes for safe, effective patient care.  How exciting this is in an organization! 

The communication between these experienced, dedicated nurses, with their backgrounds and ongoing dedication to knowledge, combined with the new member’s knowledge, enthusiasm, and questions, continues to advance safe, best-practice standards.  Additionally, the BNA maintains ongoing communication and interaction with the UHMS (Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society) and its Physicians and Associates, as well as the NBDHMT (National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology).

As we enter this new year of 2026, we have exciting news:

1. Our first exciting news is the new Hyperbaric Nursing Textbook – Monica Skarban, editor! This will be the book you will want to add to your unit library for best practice and up-to-date information!
2. Our second exciting news is that the BNA website is being updated!
3. The BNA Board of Directors has been very active on many recent issues in the hyperbaric industry and will continue to work together professionally to ensure safe, best-practice care for our patients.
4. Hyperbaric Nurses Day will be coming soon! Check out the April dates and educational topics, as well as the many continuing education opportunities on the BNA website! These educational topics are available to nurses, physicians, and technicians, and are free to BNA members and at a nominal fee for non-BNA members.
5. The BNA is excited to have LVN/LPN membership in the BNA. This group of nurses is a welcome addition, thanks to their dedication, enthusiasm, and contributions.
6. The BNA Bylaws and Guidelines of Nursing Care for the Patient Receiving Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy are continually reviewed and updated as needed.
7. The BNA Certification Board holds quarterly meetings to discuss certification issues and is governed by its own set of Bylaws.
8. Nursing research is happening!
9. Nursing presentations are being prepared for the Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA) and Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society meeting in May 2026. Also, visit the BNA table in the Exhibit Hall! What an exciting opportunity for you to learn more about the BNA and to participate in the many opportunities the BNA has to offer!

10. The BNA Annual Meeting (see Meeting Schedules) is open to all interested nurses attending this conference.  This is a great time to meet and learn more about our organization, including opportunities to serve on the Board, chair or serve on the many committees, make a difference, and enhance your own hyperbaric nursing experience.   
11. One of the best benefits of attending the annual AsMA, UHMS, and BNA meetings is the friendships that are developed.  These are priceless!