Get Involved
ABPANC relies on the knowledge and expertise of CPAN® and CAPA®-certified nurses to guide our organization’s future efforts. There are many opportunities for certified nurses to get involved with the ABPANC community.
As an ABPANC Volunteer, you have the unique opportunity at the national level to contribute to the development of the CPAN and CAPA programs that recognize and promote excellence in perianesthesia nursing practice and, most importantly, are in the best interest of perianesthesia patients and their families.
Further, you have an opportunity to:
- as nurses, give back to a profession that you’ve built a career on;
- as Public Members, give a voice to the needs and expectations of perianesthesia patients and their families;
- ensure the quality of care delivered and make a positive difference in patient outcomes;
- influence national standards and practice;
- advocate for perianesthesia patients and their loved ones at a global level beyond your immediate environment;
- grow professionally in areas you’re not exposed to every day;
- network nationally with colleagues beyond the walls of your own workplace;
- be recognized as a national leader within your profession; and
- collaborate with other national professional organizations and their leaders.
If you have questions about ABPANC volunteer opportunities contact Bonnie Niebuhr, MS, RN, CAE, ABPANC's Chief Executive Officer at at bniebuhr@proexam.org.
Our 2011–2012 Examination Review Committee
| From Left | |
| Upper Row: | Sherri Quinn, CPAN, CAPA; Graze Bautista, CPAN, CAPA; Mark Veazie, CAPA; Vonda Fitch, CPAN, CAPA, Co-Chair; Vita Greco, MA, PES Program Director; Kevin Gaul, PES Editorial Staff |
| Front Row: | Elisa Haynes, CPAN; Zoni Gazy, CAPA; Patty Gatto, CPAN; Teresa Emmons, CPAN, ABPANC Board Liaison |
| Seated: | Michele Halat, CPAN |
| Not Pictured: | Valerie Gillis, CPAN, Co-Chair; Ruth Joy Shiller, CAPA |
Our 2012 Item Writing Review Committee
| From Left | |
| Upper Row: | Lori Mulcare, Cheryl White, Joy Schiller, Lynn Nolan, Vonda Fitch, Marilyn Krysl and Lori Somalion. |
| Front Row: | Kris Oleen, Annette Brancati, Valerie Gillis, Tracy Welch, Kathleen Lombardo, Celeste Jones, Pat Bouchard, Linda Lakdawala and Alison Walker |
