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International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses (IOMSN)

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First and only int'l organization focusing solely on the needs and goals of professional nurses, anywhere in the world, who care for people with ms.

Founded on May 30, 1997, International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses (IOMSN) is the first and only international organization focusing solely on the needs and goals of professional nurses, anywhere in the world, who care for people with multiple sclerosis. Mentoring, educating, networking, sharing - the IOMSN supports nurses in their continuing effort to offer hope.

11/04/2026

| The Power of Gratitude 🍂

Gratitude isn’t about pretending that everything is easy or that every day goes as planned. It’s about making room to recognize the good, even when life feels challenging.

Our minds naturally tend to give more attention to difficulties and disappointments. Intentionally recognizing moments of joy, kindness, progress, and personal strength can help us see our experiences through a more balanced lens.

And sometimes, the gratitude we need to practice is directed toward ourselves.

The challenges we’ve navigated, the patience we’ve found, and the strength we’ve shown along the way deserve recognition, too.

This week, remember to give yourself a little grace and recognize just how much strength you carry.

11/03/2026

📢 Join Us in Coral Gables, FL!

Connecting Through Conversations

Join IOMSN nurses for an engaging, in-person educational event focused on living with multiple sclerosis (MS)!

Gain practical insights, ask questions, share experiences, and connect with others in a welcoming and supportive environment.

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Coral Gables Adult Center
2 Andalusia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134

💙 Help us spread the word! Please share this event with your colleagues, friends, and anyone in Coral Gables, FL, and surrounding areas who may be interested in attending.

We look forward to connecting with you!

10/28/2026

🐢 | The Turtle Theory
Growth isn’t a race. It’s a journey.

Spending time with our IOMSN Emeritus members is both invigorating and deeply meaningful. ❤️ Their stories and reflections remind us of the extraordinary groundwork our founders laid and the dedication that has shaped IOMSN into the organization we cherish today.

Our Emeritus members offer so much more than a connection to our history. They bring invaluable perspective, hard-earned wisdom, mentorship, and inspiration that can help guide both today’s nurses and the next generation of MS nursing leaders. Their experience is a resource we should continue to nurture, celebrate, and share.

As we approach IOMSN’s 30th anniversary, we are reminded that growth builds on the past, strengthens the present, and creates possibilities for the future.

And as we close our month focused on Growth and turn toward November’s theme of Gratitude, perhaps the most meaningful next step is to acknowledge the people who helped us along the way.

🌿 Your Wellness Action: Reach out to a colleague from your past -an Emeritus member, former coworker, or mentor. Share a memory, express your appreciation, or simply reconnect.

Sometimes, a small gesture of gratitude can strengthen a connection that continues to make a difference.

💙 Honoring our past. Supporting our present. Investing in our future. Together.

10/26/2026

📖 First-Time Author / Multi-Author Peer-Reviewed Publication

Exploring Sex-Based Mechanisms of Inflammation and Neurodegeneration in Multiple Sclerosis

Join us as Stephanie shares her path as lead author and discusses what inspired her to investigate sex-based mechanisms in MS and how her findings can advance clinical practice and patient care. 🙋‍♀️

🔗 Registration link below:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gTO4Nh-1Sna0juAS2qg1vA

10/21/2026

🌱 | Grow Together

Growth isn’t just about what we learn - it’s also about what we share and how we inspire one another. 💚

Here at ACTRIMS/ECTRIMS, spending time with fellow IOMSN nurses reminds us of the value of exchanging ideas, learning from each other, and strengthening our shared commitment to caring for people living with MS.

As nurses, we spend so much of our time caring for others. Let’s remember to invest in our own well-being, celebrate our colleagues, and make space for the support we need to thrive.

💚 Your Wellness Action: Take a moment this week to encourage a colleague, share something you’ve learned, or celebrate a small win.

✨ We grow stronger when we grow together.

10/14/2026

🍂 | Grow Your Knowledge: Learn What You Need to Care for Yourself.

As nurses, we spend our days recognizing the needs of others. But how often do we pause to recognize what we need to feel well, recharge, and thrive?

This month, we're exploring Growth - growing our understanding of ourselves and learning to recognize the small, meaningful ways we can care for our own well-being.

🧠 This week, let's focus on brain health and rest.
Sleep supports our brain health, memory, mood, and overall well-being. Most adults need 7–9 hours of sleep each night.

💚 Your Wellness Actions:
🌙 Build a calming bedtime routine.
😴 Aim for 7–9 hours of sleep.

Take a moment to ask yourself: What do I need to feel rested, supported, and well - and what is one small step I can take to honor that need?

Caring for ourselves isn't separate from caring for others. It's part of sustaining the people behind the care.

Because caring for nurses includes caring for the minds behind the care. 💚

10/07/2026

| 🌿 GROW YOUR CIRCLE

Growth isn’t always about doing more. Sometimes, it’s about staying curious, making space, and giving yourself room to move forward.

This week, try one small action for yourself:
📖 Feed Your Curiosity
Read, listen to, or explore something that inspires you for 10 minutes.

🌿 Create Some Breathing Room
Clear one small thing from your space, schedule, or mind that you no longer need.

Small moments can create meaningful change.

What will you do for you this week? 💚

10/06/2026

FREE WEBINAR - From Manuscript to Publication

Fractured Memories, Enduring Self: A Feminist Autoethnography of Cognitive Impairment in Multiple Sclerosis

Lisa Kelly, MSN, RN, MSCN
IOMSN First-Time Nursing Author Award Recipient

Join us as Lisa shares her path to authorship and discusses how personal experience and professional expertise intersect in publication.

Wed - October 7, 2026 @ 6:00 PM ET

Registration link below:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_f3cACjEmRma07sl405jEWQ

10/05/2026

✨ Good News! There’s Still Time to Apply!

The deadline for the IOMSN Nightingale Awards USA has been extended from September 30 to October 31, 2026!

If you’ve been thinking about applying, this is your opportunity. Don’t miss the chance to receive up to $5,000 in funding to support your MS nursing project, professional growth, or research.

Take advantage of the extra time - submit your application by October 31!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/iomsn-nightingaleusa-2026

09/30/2026

| WELCOME, FALL ! 🍂

As September comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to welcome a new season and to pause before we move into what’s next.

September reminded us of the power of mentorship, connection, and learning from one another. Those connections don’t end with the month. They become part of what we carry forward.

This week, take a little time to step outside, breathe, notice the season changing, and make space for yourself.

🍁 Take a Fall Walk.
☕ Make Time for Yourself.

Sometimes wellness is simply giving ourselves permission to slow down.

And as we turn the page to October, we’ll be exploring a new theme:
🌱 GROWTH
Connection. Learning. Belonging. Growth.

Here’s to a new season and all the possibilities it brings. 🍂

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290 Vincent Avenue 2/F
Hackensack, NJ
07601

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

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+12014871050

Website

http://www.iomsn.org/

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