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ABPANC is accepting nominations for RN Director positions for the 7/1/2022 – 6/30/2024 term of office. The term of office on the Board of Directors is two (2) years. ABPANC is particularly seeking Directors from the northwest and south-ce…
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 MoreBecoming a nurse 38 years ago was the best decision I ever made, to spend my life caring for patients. I have gained so much experience working in various areas of patient care. The last 15 years of my career I have worked in the PeriAnes…
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. …
Read MoreThe recipient of the inaugural President’s Award is Ashlee N. Skarzenski, MSN, BA, RN, CPAN, CEN, NE-BC. Ashley took over the management of her PACU in April of 2017. At the time, only 41% of the eligible nurses in her unit were cer…
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