THE KANSAS STATE NURSES ASSOCIATION (KSNA) expresses profound sorrow at the passing of Adam Tebben, a KSNA Member, devoted past KSNA president and former president of the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA). Tragically, Tebben, a flight nurse, lost his life in an Air Evac Lifeteam helicopter crash in January.
As per a statement from Air Evac Lifeteam on Facebook, the medical helicopter was returning to base in Weatherford, OK after transporting a patient to Oklahoma City. Unfortunately, the helicopter lost contact with the Air Evac Lifeteam’s Operations Control Center, resulting in the loss of Tebben and two other crew members.
Tebben served with pride as KSNA President from 2020-2021. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Emporia State University and was pursuing a second nursing degree. Inspired by his mother, a registered nurse, Tebben once expressed, “My greatest honor is to be preparing for a profession where I will devote my life to the health and well-being of others.”
In addition to his role as KSNA President, Tebben held the positions of NSNA President from 2016-2017 and was also a member of the NSNA Board of Directors from 2015-2016. Nationally recognized as a speaker, he frequently addressed leadership and development topics at events for KSNA and across the country.
As a way to honor Adam’s dedication and contributions to the nursing profession, he will be honored during the 2024 Nightingale Tribute.
The entire KSNA community grieves the tragic helicopter crash in Oklahoma that claimed the lives of Adam Tebben and his fellow crew members. His impactful contributions to the nursing profession and his selfless commitment to the health and well-being of others will be forever cherished. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to Adam Tebben’s family and loved ones.
