###### The Society of Trauma Nurses

The Society of Trauma Nurses is a professional nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote optimal and equitable trauma care to all people through initiatives focused on trauma nurses related to prevention, education and collaboration with other healthcare disciplines.

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V, Hallway

TOPIC Courses Now Online

The TOPIC course is taught in a one day interactive format.

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P, LDC

New Courses Available

Check out the refreshed courses available from the Leadership Development Committee!

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V, Microscope

Research Grant Funding Program

Funding projects is part of the mission and strategic plan of STN.

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V, Mentoring

Learn About Our Mentor / Mentee Program

This program is available to all members in good standing.

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P, Emergency

Calm in Crisis

Resilient, Ready, Remarkable.

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P, Blink

Trauma Nurses

Saving Lives in the Blink of an Eye.

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## Prepare for the TCRN Certification

STN offers both a two-volume TCRN® Study Guide set with more than 225 multiple-choice study questions and detailed rationales for the correct answers, and an online TCRN® Preparatory Course. The online course contains recorded presentations of each of the sections above, with interactive study questions.

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##  Latest News

 [ ![](https://www.traumanurses.org/_resources/images/news/webinar.jpg)Posted: 07/16/2026

STN Webinar: Frontline Readiness: Preparing Global Trauma Nurses for CBRNe Incidents

Date: August 5, 2026 @ 12:00 PM EST CBRNe threats pose profound challenges to healthcare systems—not only because they are difficult to detect, but…

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 [ ![](https://www.traumanurses.org/_resources/images/news/2025/2025-03-03-bcen-scholarships.jpg)Posted: 04/09/2026

BCEN/STN Scholarship Applications Open

BCEN/STN ScholarshipsThanks to the generous support of the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN), STN is pleased to announce that appli…

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 [ ![](https://www.traumanurses.org/_resources/images/news/breaking-news-02.jpg)Posted: 03/24/2026

2026 Board of Directors Election Results

Thank you for participating in the 2026 STN Board of Directors Election to elect representatives for the 2026-2027 term. We are pleased to introduce…

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##  Latest Webinar

 [![](https://www.traumanurses.org/_resources/images/webinars/2026/2026-06-17-rethinking.webp)](https://www.traumanurses.org/education/archived-webinars/item/does-more-mean-better-rethinking-trauma-activation-criteria)

## Does More Mean Better? Rethinking Trauma Activation Criteria

This webinar will review key considerations for developing, evaluating, and refining trauma activation criteria to support timely team mobilization, appropriate resource utilization, and alignment with trauma center standards. The session will explo…

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[**Online Education**](https://www.traumanurses.org/resources/online-community)

STN Members: View recorded webinars for CE credit.

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[**TraumaCon**](https://www.traumanurses.org/events/traumacon-in-the-future)

A premier conference designed for all healthcare providers

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[**Career Center**](https://careers.traumanurses.org/)

Post your resume, build a personal Career Profile, and review jobs

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[**Journal of Trauma Nursing**](https://www.traumanurses.org/education/journal-of-trauma-nursing)

The only peer-reviewed journal dedicated to trauma nursing.

##  The Power of Trauma Nurses

##  Join the STN Community

[The STN Online Community](https://www.traumanurses.org/resources/online-community) is your go-to platform for meaningful connections and professional collaboration within the Society of Trauma Nurses. This innovative online space is designed to help you network more effectively with your peers and stay connected with the broader trauma nursing community. The platform offers a range of enhanced features, including dynamic discussion forums for open dialogue, an integrated document library for easy access to important resources, a blog with expert insights, and numerous other tools for professional interaction.

Do you have pressing questions about trauma nursing practice or need advice on a complex issue? [The STN Online Community](https://www.traumanurses.org/resources/online-community) is the perfect place to crowdsource solutions, gain valuable perspectives, and share experiences. By participating, you not only get the support you need but also contribute to the collective knowledge of your field.

Make the most of this invaluable resource—start a conversation by posting your questions, lend your expertise to assist fellow members, or browse the extensive archives to find useful insights. [Join today and experience the benefits of belonging](https://www.traumanurses.org/about/membership) to a collaborative and supportive professional community.

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