TB Nurses’ Resources

TB Nurses’ Section: NTNC

The National TB Nurse Coalition (NTNC) is a section of NTCA that welcomes nurses, social workers, and educators working in the TB field. Check the NTNC’s pages for a list of the NTNC’s current leaders and activities.

2026 Annual NTNC Section Meeting

The annual NTNC section meeting will be held in person on June 9 from 10:00 am -3:30 pm at the National TB Conference in Palm Springs, California. Competing priorities of respiratory isolation recommendations: from paper to practice. This session will focus on the nursing voice throughout the development of the new NTCA Respiratory Isolation Restrictions (RIR) and challenges to implementation. The meeting offers an opportunity to discuss patient scenarios in small groups will be the emphasis of the interactive afternoon session. A variety of tools will be presented to help ensure the focus on the patient’s needs and engagement during isolation and throughout treatment completion.

NTCA Website

If you’re new to the TB field, check the Online Courses page for basic introductions, in depth self-paced courses, and archived webinars and training materials. Keep an eye on the Calendar for upcoming events. You’ll find current guidelines and recommendations listed on the TB Guidelines page.

TB Resources organizes guides, tools, and information from NTCA and partners in the TB field by topic. For resources focusing on TB nurse case management, see the Nurse Case Management page.

Featured Resource for TB Nursing

Nursing Guide for Managing Side Effects to Drug-Resistant TB Treatment

The guide is a reference and job aid to assist nurses to quickly identify symptoms that may indicate a side effect related to drug-resistant TB treatment or antiretroviral medication; assess for severity as well as other potential contributors; and intervene appropriately to minimize patient discomfort, reduce side effect progression, and ultimately support successful treatment completion. Curry International TB Center and International Council of Nurses, 2018.