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The 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 MoreApril 1, 2022 Dear Nursing Colleague: Like many of you, we have been closely watching the outcome of the RaDonda Vaught trial in Tennessee. Following this verdict, ABPANC fully supports the American Nurses Association an…
Read MoreABPANC 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…
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