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March 19, 2023 – The American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification, Inc. (ABPANC) has announced that six hospitals have received prestigious APBANC Certification Achievement Awards. These awards are given to ho…
Read MoreEvery year, ABPANC recognizes a CPAN or CAPA certified nurse who exemplifies leadership as a patient advocate with its highest honor, the Advocacy Award. ABPANC is pleased to present the award this year to Tanya Gros, RN, CPAN of Oschner …
Read MoreThe recipient of the 2022 President’s Award is Vonda Fitch, RN, CPAN, CAPA of Carlsbad Medical Center in New Mexico. ABPANC created this award in 2019 to recognize a CPAN or CAPA nurse who best represents the values of perianesthesi…
Read MoreThe leadership and staff of the American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification, Inc. (ABPANC) met recently in Fort Lauderdale to develop a multi-year strategic plan. As part of this planning process, the board reviewed and updated i…
Read MoreEvery year ABPANC recognizes a CPAN or CAPA certified nurse who exemplifies leadership as a patient advocate with its highest honor, the Advocacy Award. ABPANC is pleased to present the award this year to Lesley Lay, BSN, CPAN. The…
Read MoreWatch this brief news clip to see how one hospital recognized its PACU for achieving 100% CPAN or CAPA certification of its nurses. Find out how your unit can be recognized with the Certification Achievement Award. …
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