PULSE OF PAPAN. Winner of ASPAN S 2006 Newsletter Contest PAPAN: 2009 Gold Leaf Component of the Year. PAPAN President-Roberta Wywiorski

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1 PULSE OF PAPAN The official newsletter of the Pennsylvania Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Copyright: All rights reserved and reproductions by any means without expressed permission of PAPAN is prohibited Volume 16 issue 2 Summer/Fall 2016 CONTENTS Page 1 President s Message Mission Statement Page 2 BOD Report Page election results Page 4 Willing to Participate Form Page 5 Available funding Page PRIDE Conference information Page 7 FYI elections information and contributions made by PAPAN Page 8 Education update Page 9 FYI: How to schedule an ASPAN seminar Page 10 New PA State Law PAPAN Mission Statement Page 11 PANAW activity Page 12 Letters Page 13,14,15,16 National Conference highlights Page 17 Research information Page 18 Government Affairs Page 19 Director Region 4 report Page 20 Editor s note Page 21,22 ASPAN updates and ABPANC information Page 23 Member Check List Page 24 New members RecentCertifications Recruiters Page 25 PAPAN contact information Page 26 Education opportunities Winner of the 2014 ASPAN Newsletter Contest Winner of ASPAN S 2006 Newsletter Contest PAPAN: 2009 Gold Leaf Component of the Year PAPAN President-Roberta Wywiorski PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Summer time is a great time of year as it allows us to relax and spend time with our family and friends. It is a time for rejuvenation and contemplation. I find it also prepares me for the fall, a time of learning and professional growth. As I look at PAPAN s Mission Statement, I see a pathway to success for our members. Many have taken the on the challenge of continuing their education by going back for their BSN, MSN or even PhD. Others have demonstrated their commitment to perianesthesia nursing by validating their expertise through certification both CPAN and CAPA. Some have shared their knowledge through research, as demonstrated at the National Conference with poster presentations. Above all they have a sense of pride, honor and self-esteem. They know they can provide quality patient care to the population that we serve in our communities. On this venture to success, I want to invite everyone to the annual PAPAN Perianestheisa PRIDE Conference to be held at the Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes Barre, PA. It will give you the opportunity to network with other nurses from Pennsylvania. There will be colleagues to help nurture and feed your appetite for knowledge about patient care in a very hi-tech environment. We need to recognize and formulate a care plan from pre-surgery until they leave to go home. Your PAPAN Officers and Board of Directors invite you to join us in Wilkes-Barre this fall and start your pathway to success! PAPAN MISSION STATEMENT The Association exists to promote excellence in patient care by supporting perianesthesia nurses through education, the exchange of knowledge, research, caring and the respect for dignity and unique needs of the individual. Deadline to submit articles for the Winter/Spring issue is December 30,

2 PAPAN CONFERENCE-REGISTRATION October 1 and 2, 2016 PeriAnesthesia PRIDE XXV Mohegan Sun Pocono 315 Highway Wilkes Barre, PA Jeff Zabielski 214 Raymond Drive Jermyn, Pa Mohegan Sun Pocono 315 Highway Wilkes Barre, Pa. Accommodations A block of rooms at the Mohegan Sun Pocono is available for a crence rate. Log on to mohegansunpocono.com Before September, 2016 to reserve your room. Free parking is available. Join Us For a NIGHT AT THE RACES Saturday October 1, 2016 From 6pm to 10pm Cost is $40.00 per person If interested please send separate check to Roberta Wywiorski 103 McDonough Street, Scranton Pa, Other activities can be found at Cancellation Policy: PAPAN reserves the right to substitute speakers if necessary or to cancel the program due to insufficient enrollment or any unforeseen circumstances. All fees would be refunded *Full refund if requested by 9/16/ % refund if requested by 9/20/2016 No refund if requested after 9/20/2016 Target audience: All perianesthesia nurses. Outcome: To enable the nurse to increase knowledge on prevention of wrong site surgery, pre-surgical patient assessment and testing. Accreditation Statement: This activity has been submitted to the American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses for approval to award contact hours. The American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. For any questions regarding program or contact hours, please contact the Nurse Planner Roberta Wywiorski, MSN, RN, CPAN, CAPA at roanzewy@gamil.com Name Address City State Zip Phone Address PAPAN Member? Yes No Member Number First Time Attending? YesRegistration Fees: (includes Conference/ meals) May register online at Members: before 9/12/2016 $105 Saturday only=$65 Sunday only = $45 Late Members: Postmark after 9/12/2016 $120 Saturday only=$75 Sunday only = $50 Non-Members: before 9/12/2016 $120 Saturday only=$75 Sunday only = $50 Late Non-Members: Postmark after 9/12/2016 $135 Saturday only=$85 Sunday only = $55 Certification CPAN or CAPA - $10.00 off Certification Number Student Cost (Initial RN) = $45.00 Make All Checks Payable to: PAPAN (if not registering on line) Send check and registration form to: Jeff Zabielski, 214 Raymond Drive Jermyn, Pa Disclosure Statement: All planners and presenters at nursing continuing education activities are required to disclose to the audience any significant financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products, goods or services. Such disclosures will be made in writing 2 in the course presentation materials.

3 PRIDE PROGRAM Saturday, October 1, :30-7:15 Registration / Breakfast 7:15-7:30 Welcome 7:30-8:30 The Preoperative Process: PAT s, Medications, Patient Instructions; What s needed, and What s Not- Mark Kania, CRNA, BA 8:30-9:30 From Reporting to Prevention- Jeffrey Bomboy, RN, BS, CPPS 9:30-10:00 Break / Exhibitors 10:00-11:00 Preventing Wrong Site Surgery Through Implementation of Evidenced Based Practices- Jeffrey Bomboy, RN, BS, CPPS 11:00-12:00 The Nuts and Bolts of CPAN and CAPA Certification - Linda Lakdawala, DNP, RN, CPAN 12:15-12:30 Evaluations 12:00-1:00 1:00-2:00 Lunch / Exhibitors When the Get-Up-and-Go is Gone: Fatigue in PeriAnesthesia Nursing- Kim A. Noble, PhD, RN, ACCNS-AG, CPAN 2:00-2:30 PAPAN Update- Roberta Wywiorski, MSN, RN, CPAN, CAPA, PAPAN President 2:30-2:45 Break 2:45-3:45 Emergence Delirium and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder- Donnamarie Lovestrand, MSN, RN, CPAN 3:45-4:00 Evaluations Sunday, October 2, :30-7:30 Registration / Breakfast 7:30-8:00 Awards 8:00-9:00 The Skinny on Bariatric Surgery- Kim A. Noble, PhD, RN, ACCNS- AG, CPAN 9:00-10:00 Invasive Treatment of Common Arrhythmias and the Perioperative Management of Complications and Anticoagulation- Matthew M. Stopper, MD 10: Break 10:15-11:15 Prostate Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment - J Robert Ramey, MD 11:15-12:15 Carotid Artery Disease Alessandro Smeraldi, MD 12:15-12:30 Evaluations Overall Program Objective: Discuss clinical patient safety priorities for the perianesthesia nurse. Are You Ready to Get Certified? This is your time to join over 12,000 Perianesthesia Nurses who have their CPAN or CAPA Certification. Take the Exam This Fall October 3 November 25. You Must Register Online By September 19. Certification has proven to improve patient care, expand knowledge, advance careers, and build self-esteem. There has never been a better time to get certified and ABPANC has several new study tools to help you prepare, including: Test Blueprints, Study References, Study Plan, Free Webinars, Practice Exams Get our study tools here >> 3

4 Board of Directors/Commi!ee Repo"s The Board of Directors Meeting was held March 12, Minutes of the previous meeting were corrected and approved. PRESIDENT S REPORT: Sent congratulatory letters and membership coupons to newly certified nurses Submitted President s message and articles for the newsletter and the Pulsette Proofread the newsletter Coordinated phone conferences to establish goals for PAPAN Obtained Governor s Proclamation for PANAW Roberta Wywiorski-PAPAN President VPPE REPORT: Bylaws were reviewed. Recommend revision of section 5.6 to reflect current practice of 15 days for policy meetings and conference call meetings. (See Current policy excerpt below) Section 5.6 Meetings. The Board of Directors will meet at least semi-annually. The Board of Directors may provide, by resolution, the time and place for holding additional meetings without notice other than such resolution. Written notice of the meeting shall be given at least thirty (30) days prior to the date fixed. Strategic plan was reviewed and recommendations provided to PAPAN President. Motion was made by Rebecca Hartley to add to the bylaws section 5.6 the following points regarding electronic meetings and voting. 1.Electronic meetings will be held as needed, at the discretion of the President. 2.Electronic voting may be initiated to expedite the day to day operations of the organization. 3.Final voting will be sent to the PAPAN membership. Motion was seconded by Diana Berkhimer. Rebecca D. Hartley-VPPE PAST PRESIDENT REPORT: Prepared slate of candidates for annual elections. Invited newly elected people to attend the Board meeting. There was a problem with the survey monkey but was corrected. Sent PAPAN application for the ABPANC Shining Star Award The PANAW poster was sent to Ursula Mellinger following submission of her article in the newsletter celebrating PANAW. Kandi Koon-Past President COMMITTEE REPORTS: BYLAWS: See VPPE report TREASURER/FINANCE: PAPAN remains solvent. Banking issues were addressed for budget needs, improving accessibility of funds and management of monies. Marge Jackson-Chair Finance Committee/Treasurer NOMINATING: Elections will continue online. Post cards will be sent as a reminder. The response still remains low. Will work to improve process. Kandi Koon-Chair Nominating Committee POLICY/PROCEDURE: Revisions of policies is an ongoing project. Recent revisions were accepted by the Board. Kim Noble-Chair P/P committee NEWSLETTER: Sending newsletter to members by will continue. The newsletter primer will be updated. Evelyn Medycki-Chair Newsletter Committee/Editor RESEARCH: PAPAN is seeking applications for research grant money. PAPAN is looking for a person to chair this committee. TBA-Chair Research Committee EDUCATION: There is a need for more ASPAN Seminars throughout the state, however the location now must be a transportation hub. Roberta Wyworski will coordinate the 2016 PRIDE. Ursula Mellinger-Chair Education Committee MEMBERSHIP: The current membership is 680 when this report was filed Need to work with ASPAN to keep our data base updated in a timely manner. The increase of new members was due to the discount offered to attend National Conference. Five applications were submitted for National Conference scholarships. Fran Blatchley-Chair Membership Committee WEBMASTER: The website is a work in progress. I am retiring and will give up the position of Web Master at that time. Wanda Scheeler-Webmaster GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS: Updates are listed on the website for pending legislation.. I will continue to share GA activities. Tammy Waner-Chair Government Affairs Committee HISTORIAN: PAPAN material is being reviewed for relevance. Mary Betz-Historian DISCUSSIONS: Consider making a separate budget for PRIDE (tabled to spring) Need the budget from the last PRIDE. PANAW activities for free Contact Hours. A sub group will work on the Gold Leaf application. Develop a quick resource for application deadlines for grants and scolarships. Discussion regarding increases in budget will be addressed at fall meeting. Pay Pal beneficial with minimal cost to PAPAN Social media avenues (tabled to fall) Strategic Plan (tabled to fall) Seek candidates for all available awards, scholarships and grants Next BOD Meeting: Friday evening September 30, 2016 prior to conference at the Mohegan Sun Pocono, 1280 Highway 315, Wilkes Barre, PA. 4

5 Spotlights ELECTION RESULTS. SECRETARY ROSEMARY McCOY RN,CPAN Rosey is a charter member of PAPAN and has worked in Phase 1 PACU since She is presently working at UPMC in Altoona,PA. BOARD OF DIRECTORS NANCY GLASS RN, BSN, CPAN Nancy has 38 years PACU experience and has been a 30 year member of PAPAN. Currently she is a CAPA/CPAN certification coach. BOARD OF DIRECTORS KIM NOBLE PhD, RN, ACCNS-AG, CPAN Kim is presently an Assistant Professor at Widener University. She has been an active member of PAPAN and ASPAN serving as the past ASPAN Director of Research and is currently the PAPAN Policy/ Procedure Chairperson. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MARY ANN HOFFMAN BSN, RN, CPAN Mary Ann has over 12 years PACU experience. She is currently a nurse manager and is completing her MSN. She has taken the challenge to join the PAPAN leadership and become a member of the Board of Directors. 5

6 PAPAN Willing to Participate Form NAME (please print) CREDENTIALS STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIPCODE TELEPHONE NUMBER (H) (W) CELL MAKE COMMITTEE SELECTIONS EDUCATION-----NOMINATION-----NEWSLETTER----- FINANCE-----GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS----- MEMBERSHIP BYLAWS RESEARCH POLICY/ PROCEDURE PEER REVIEWER FOR NEWSLETTER ARTICLES----- MAKE OFFICER/DIRECTOR SELECTION BOARD OF DIRECTOR-----VICE PRESIDENT-PRESIDENT ELECT-----SECRETARY-----TREASURER----- SEND TO: Nominations Chair Kandi Koon at or go to papanonline.org to download form. 6

7 MONEY AVAILABLE TO PAPAN MEMBERS FOR EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION OR RESEARCH $ NANCY PHILLIPS MEMORIAL CERTIFICATION SCHOLARSHIP-will be awarded to cover the cost of the certification exam. (deadline to apply January 31) $ GRANT TO ATTEND ASPAN NATIONAL CONFERENCE will be provided in the amount of $500. (deadline to apply January 31st) $ RESEARCH GRANT in the amount of $1000 is available for perianesthesia projects. (deadline to apply is February 1) $ NURSE IN WASHINGTON INTERN GRANT is offered to a member that has an interest in government affairs that impact perianesthesia nursing. (deadline to apply is July 1) $ STUDENT NURSE SCHOLARSHIP can be offered to a student nurse to attend the fall PeriAnesthesia PRIDE Conference. (application due prior to date of conference) $ AWARDS that will be presented at the PeriAnesthesia PRIDE Conference by random drawing: $ THERESA LINGAFELT AWARD-$250 will be awarded to a PAPAN member attending the PRIDE Conference to offset cost of conference. $ CERTIFICATION AWARD of $100 will be given to a CPAN AND CAPA attending the PeriAnesthesia PRIDE Conference. $ RECRUITER OF THE YEAR AWARD-Awarded at the PRIDE Conference to the member who recruits the most new members. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATIONS GO TO papanonline.org/resources AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PAPAN MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS! PREPARE FOR NEXT YEAR. 7

8 Did you miss the 2015 PRIDE? Do not miss the opportunity to: Receive contact hours Network with peers Plan an escape weekend SAVE THE DATE:OCTOBER 1&2, 2016 PERIANESTHESIA PRIDE MOHEGAN SUN POCONO 1280 HIGHWAY 315 WILKES BARRE, PA See you at the PRIDE Changes for Registration and Contact Hours at PeriAnesthesia PRIDE Conference There is the option to register and receive Contact Hours on a daily basis or for the entire conference. Evaluations must be provided to receive a certificate. AWARDS PRESENTED AT PRIDE A drawing will be held at the PeriAnesthesia PRIDE Conference. All certified PAPAN members present at the PRIDE will be entered in a drawing to receive $100. One CPAN and one CAPA name will be drawn. Theresa Lingafelt Award An award of $250, by a random drawing, will be given to a current PAPAN member registered at the PRIDE Conference to offset the cost of attending the conference. 8

9 F Y I PAPAN Election Update The 2016 elections were held in February. We were fortunate to have candidates to fill the available positions. There were 67 ballots returned. PAPAN s goal is to have more candidates for the available positions and have an improved voting response. The annual elections will be continued online. The ballot and candidate information will be posted prior to the election, members will receive a postcard with instructions with the time frame for the election. The ballot will be mass ed to members with a link to cast your vote. There will be a second sent as a reminder halfway through the voting period. This is a cost-saving process as well as an eco-friendly measure. Remember that election of PAPAN leaders is a benefit of membership. It takes less than 60 seconds to vote. We are currently seeking candidates for the position of vice president/president elect, treasurer and 2 directors for the board. A board position is a good way to advance your professional achievements, get information about PAPAN S goals and share your ideas for the future success of the organization. Please consider taking the challenge to become a PAPAN leader. PAPAN Contributions to Charities PAPAN supports the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition and the Ovarian Cancer Coalition with financial support and participating in fundraising events. These efforts by members contribute to the funds needed to continue research to find the cure for life threatening diseases. To help, go online and find events in your area. During the ASPAN National Conference in Philadelphia, PA, PAPAN, the host component, sold commemorative pins. As a result of the sales, a $400 donation was made to Philabundance. 9

10 Education Update PERIANESTHESIA PRIDE PLANNING Ursula Mellinger, RN, BSN, CAPA The annual PAPAN Perianesthesia PRIDE Conference date is nearly here and the planning committee deserves a BIG thank you. The PRIDE planning committee changes every year depending on the location and the volunteers that step up to the challenge of coordinating the conference. Sometimes the members of the committee have never organized a statewide conference so it is a learning experience. Guidelines and rules from ANCC & ASPAN change often. Even if someone has experience in conference planning, it can be different every time. We compiled a PRIDE Primer that has guidelines for the planning committee. The primer, s, phone calls and texts are essential for good communication and appropriately coordinated actions to meet the goal of a successful conference. Also there are many experienced individuals that are available to be contacted for solutions of planning issues. When the weekend is over, the team can walk away with a feeling of great accomplishment. This also looks great in a professional nurse portfolio. The PRIDE Committee along with PAPAN leaders start the planning process a year in advance. The hotel/venue is secured, contract signed then the speakers and topics are selected. As always, the networking and sharing common solutions to common problems of perianesthesia nursing is encouraged. During the awards presentation, by a random drawing, the Theresa Lingafelt Award is presented to a member of PAPAN attending the conference. The award in the amount of $250 is to offset the cost of attending the conference. More information regarding PAPAN s awards, grants and scholarships can be found at under Resources. Consider coordinating a PERIANESTHESIA PRIDE CONFERENCE in your area. Contact PAPAN Education Chair Ursula Mellinger at ursmellinger@gmail.com for information. Enjoy the amazing opportunity of attending an ASPAN Seminar from the comfort of your home, office, or location of your choice. Live Webcasts are available! Once you register for the seminar webcast, a link to the handout will be on your statement and will be sent to you in an ed confirmation letter. It is your decision to download and save the handout to your computer or to print the handout. The handout link will be available one week prior to the seminar webcast and will remain available for one week following the seminar webcast. Two days before the seminar webcast, you will receive a link to connect to the webcast via . The will also contain a copy of the required disclosure handout and the evaluation survey link. If you do not receive the , please contact Donna Ingram at dingram@aspan.org. New: Attend an ASPAN Seminar via Webcast 10 You may access the webcast from any computer, Android phone, ipad, iphone, Kindle, tablet, other smart phone or other mobile device. During the webcast you will be able to interact with the speaker and other attendees via the chat box and ask questions. Full-day seminars and webcasts provide 7.25 contact hours. Half-day webcasts provide 4.0 contact hours. For topics and schedule Contact Donna Ingram Associate Meeting Manager ASPAN National Office 90 Frontage Road Cherry Hill, NJ Ext. 219 FAX: dingram@aspan.org ASPAN Website:

11 PAPAN Hosts Needed for ASPAN Seminars: a Win/Win Situation for PAPAN and the Host ASPAN Seminars are a great benefit to PAPAN. The education needs of members in all areas of the component can be met at no cost to PAPAN. Host responsibilities for ASPAN Seminars include promoting the seminars locally and providing a liaison (host/hostess) for the seminar (only one host/hostess is necessary/accepted). This host/hostess will handle registration on the day of the seminar, distribute the required handouts and moderate for the speaker. The liaison receives complimentary registration to the seminar and is recognized during the ASPAN National Conference as a Host/Hostess. This registration is not transferable. Components: A maximum of two seminars may be requested from each component per season. It is now mandatory that all requests come from the component president. The requested city for the seminar must be a city with an airport hub and must be within 30 minutes from the airport. You may request a specific speaker but your request is not guaranteed. The ANCC-COA Accredited Provider Unit selects, contacts and confirms all speakers. ASPAN takes care of all logistics and expenses for each seminar. There are no financial commitments for the requesting entity. The requesting entity does not receive any profit from the seminar. A minimum of 20 attendees is required to insure a successful program. Any seminar that cannot meet this requirement will be cancelled. Please note the following are never permitted at an ASPAN Seminar: Commercial Support, Sponsorship, Exhibits, Raffles, Sales, Silent Auctions, etc. Audio taping or video taping of any portion of an ASPAN program is strictly prohibited. To request seminar information Contact: PAPAN President Roberta Wywiorski at : rwywiorski@gmail.com or PAPAN Education Committee Chair Ursula Mellinger at ursmellinger@gmail.com 11

12 NEW PENNSYLVANIA STATE LAW As of January 1, 2015, this law requires Pennsylvania nurses to complete training in child abuse reporting. This includes those individuals who are applying for nursing licenses and those seeking renewal of a license. Pennsylvania Department of State Licensing: Mandatory Education for Child Abuse Who: RNs and others considered mandatory reporters of child abuse. What: Must complete a State approved education program about the procedure for reporting child abuse in the state of Pennsylvania. This requirement is known as Act 31 Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting. When: Complete this education prior to your next RN license renewal. Where: You can complete a FREE Board Approved online program at your convenience from home or work. How: 1. Direct access to the FREE online program: go to the 2nd link below. This will take you to the education program site. Follow the instructions for log on. Once you have been assigned a user name and password, you can begin the program. The program allows you to work at your own pace. You can complete some of the program, save it and return to it later. There is no test! When you complete the program, you will be issued a certificate that you can print. 2. Save your certificate for your own records. 3. Renew your license at your regular renewal schedule. When you renew your license, you will note a question about Act 31, e.g. Yes or No Did you complete a State Approved education program for Act 31 Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting? 4. The process is like the current online RN license renewal where you answer Yes to the question about meeting the continuing education requirement for 30 hours. You don t have to submit your certificate for Act 31 education unless you are selected for an audit. Your current RN license is your proof that you completed this education. FIRST LINK: SECOND LINK: NOTE: The 1st link (above) is to the Pennsylvania Department of State. From there, you can click Licensing, then Child Abuse CE Providers. You will see a list of Board approved providers. The 1st item is Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center. Click on this to access the online free program. (2nd link) The completed program is informative and easy to use. There is a mandatory 9 minute video included. You can work at your own pace. The total length of time it will take is up to you. PAPAN MISSION STATEMENT The Association exists to promote excellence in patient care by supporting perianesthesia nurses through education, the exchange of knowledge, research, caring and the respect for dignity and unique needs of the individual. Let us take a look at the Mission Statement and see how PAPAN supports the intent of the statement. Education The Education Committee works tirelessly to present education programs throughout the geographic area of PAPAN. The Education Chair seeks members to help coordinate the programs and is available to assist in the program development. Topics are presented from member suggestions. Exchange of knowledge The annual PRIDE and the availability of ASPAN Seminars provides up-to-date trends and information to deliver quality patient care. The information for these programs is listed on the PAPAN website and in the newsletter. The networking at these programs allows individuals to share concerns and solutions of common issues. The Pulse of PAPAN, your newsletter, is also a means to share and learn. Research The Research Committee Chair has grant money available to assist members with research projects. The EBP concept is a work in progress and has endless possibilities to promote quality patient care. Unique Needs of individuals The Board of Directors work tirelessly to develop bylaws, policies/procedures, budget projections and a long range plan to move PAPAN into the future. Their goal is to provide members with scholarships and grants to assist with the education opportunities available, attend National Conference and achieve certification. The impact of government decisions are addressed by posting the issues and response needed on the website papanonline.org. Also posted are member benefits, applications, education programs, PAPAN Board of Director contact information, yearly election candidate information and the link to vote for your choice. The newsletter is also available on the website. The Board is aware of the financial concerns of members and does all that is necessary to keep costs to a minimum. 12

13 PANAW PANAW at UPMC SHADYSIDE Family House Dinner is Served On March 15 the perianesthesia nurses from Shadyside Hospital s Ambulatory Surgery Dinner prepared and served dinner to guests at the Family House in the Shadyside neighborhood of the city. Family House of Pittsburgh is a non profit organization. It was started in 1983 by a group of community leaders and physicians. Family House serves all Pittsburgh hospitals and provides affordable home away from home. Families and patients as well as their caregivers may stay. There are four locations throughout the city. The organization relies on contributions and volunteers to meet the needs of the guests. Patients and families from many sections of the country come to Shadyside for various treatments and surgical procedures, ranging from complex or simpler outpatient procedures that are done in the Ambulatory Surgery Center. When it came time to select a service project our unit chose Family House. The unit collected donations for the items needed to prepare the meal. The project organizer was Karen Kerin RN. The menu selected included steak hoagies, ham BBQ and pierogies. Dessert was an ice cream sundae bar that was donated by Kings Restaurant group. The available volunteers did the final meal preparations, set up and served the dinner to the guests. We had 8 to 10 nurses as well as ancillary staff at the site. Approximately 60 to 70 guests joined us for dinner. It was a very rewarding and humbling experience for the nurses and one that was greatly appreciated by the families and guests. Many stated they don t really eat very much while visiting in the hospital so this was an extra special touch to their stay. I have a feeling we may make this an annual service project. Check out the Family House website. It was just such a good feeling to give back and it really enlightens you to the hardships many family members endure while their loved ones are hospitalized and they are staying at their home away from home. Ursula Mellinger BSN CPAN CAPA Type to enter text Coordinator of event (L) Karen K. and Ursula M. PAPAN Education Chair L-R Karen K. RN, Katie M. RN, Carol J. Unit Secretary serving dinner WHAT DID YOU DO TO CELEBRATE PANAW? PANAW is a week each February for all perianesthesia nurses to celebrate our commitment to our patients and our specialty. Hospitals and departments celebrate this event in many unique ways. We have heard of pizza parties, breakfasts, poster presentations, lectures and dinners. For several years PAPAN has celebrated this event by coordinating food drives throughout the state. Be creative in your service project but please let us know what you did by sending a picture and description of your project to newsletter editor, Evelyn Medycki at erm1136@verizon.net. PANAW Award to members All current ASPAN/PAPAN members will be entered into a drawing for a one year PAPAN membership. Two names will be drawn and announced during PANAW. Board members and committee chairs are excluded. This award will replace the PANAW coupon for PRIDE. The 2016 DRAWING WAS HELD DURING PANAW WEEK. THE WINNING MEMBERS ARE: BONNIE KEECH AND MICHELLE SALVI. 13

14 Le!ers Dear Board members, I would like to thank PAPAN for the scholarship to attend the ASPAN National Conference in Philadelphia. What a thrilling and rejuvenating experience to be with so many perianesthesia nurses and receive information about the issues that affect our specialty. It was interesting to hear the issues other nurses have and compare them to my own experiences. I appreciated the wide variety of topics that were offered. There was something for everybody. With the movement to monitoring etco2, the post conference offered a greater insight into capnography, sedation and obstructive sleep apnea. It is always interesting to interact with the vendors and seeing the latest advances in technology to assist with our daily tasks and patient care needs. Thank you for giving me the opportunity for personal growth and knowledge. PAPAN should feel proud! It was an awesome week. I loved the camaraderie. Everybody did a fantastic job. Everything, the venue, color guard, Jenny Kilgore s voice, the speakers and personal touches made this conference a hugh success. Not bad when the only complaint was no coffee. The time at conference went too quickly. See you at the PAPAN PRIDE. Ursula Mellinger A great first national conference! I want to tell PAPAN I had a great time at my first ASPAN national conference. I enjoyed working with you all. You made me feel very welcomed. The sessions, component night, poster presentations and vendors were great. Thank you for the opportunity. See you at the PRIDE. Tammy Waner Sincerely, Wanda Scheeler, RN, CPAN Note of thanks for the scholarship! I loved my time at the National Conference in Philadelphia this past April. It was a wonderful time to be with my friends from PAPAN. I talked with so many other nurses and it was so exciting. I brought home many new ideas and a new excitement for my nursing career. I had such fun volunteering with everyone. Everyone was so friendly. The hotel was so accommodating. I had such a good time I can't wait to go next year. Thank you PAPAN for helping me make this dream a reality. Dianna Shriner What a great week! It was exciting and fun to be the host component even though it was a lot of work for many. The best part was being with you all. I missed seeing the ones that were not able to attend. Now, I am looking forward to attending the PAPAN PERIANESTHSIA PRIDE CONFERENCE. Nancy Glass Kudos to the PAPAN conference team! Great job! It was good to see everybody. Becky Hartley 14

15 So.Why go to ASPAN s National Conference? The obvious reason would be to obtain contact hours and gain knonwledge about our specialty. It is a chance to ask questions directly to the speaker instead of reading an article or attending a webinar (all of which are important). The main reason for me to attend, when I can, is the immense feeling of excitement about our specialty and motivation I get when I m with other perianesthesia nurses. National Conference feeds my spirit! Some of the things that I learned during the week in Philly were: 1-the common reason nurses don t pass the certification test the first time: failure to study using ABPANC s 12-week program and neglecting to take the pre-test twice, once at the beginning of studying and again halfway through the 12 week program. It s also important to know the ABPANC web site. 2-the reason that Tylenol with codeine shouldn t be regularly prescribed for post-op kids 3-what s happening with scheduling and cross-training in the perianesthesia arena 4 that learning can be fun when attending a lecture about sepsis done by PAPAN member Kim Noble. She is so interesting to listen to no matter what the topic. 5-updates to our ASPAN Standards There were many other topics such as diabetes, ARDS, EMR & patient safety. We also had 3 inspirational speakers: Kelly Swanson author of Who Hijacked my Fairytale, Renee Thompson from Pittsburgh spoke about nurses as heroes and how we don t always see ourselves like that and Rich Bluni, author of Inspired Nurse and Inspired Journal had us in tears. They were all excellent. I left these sessions feeling glad to be a nurse and feeling valued. PAPAN & ASPAN are making a difference. You can make a difference. By networking, issues at work can be addressed. There may not be easy solutions, but you will find common ground among the other nurses at National Conference or the PAPAN yearly conference called PRIDE. Networking is very rewarding and informative. Together you can make informed decisions when faced with issues at work regarding patients or their family, a coworker or physicians. Nancy Glass RN, BSN, CPAN NETWORKING Rich Bluni RN Opening Ceremony Keynote speaker Renee Thompson DNP, RN, CMSRN Closing Ceremony Speaker 15

16 2016 ASPAN NATIONAL CONFERENCE IN PHILADELPHIA: A HUGH SUCCESS Where to begin? OK, here is my story. First the conference was a HUGE success, extremely well organized, the location was perfect and everything was very accessible. The vendors were awesome, as usual. All speakers were a wealth of knowledge. The opening key note speaker was very thought provoking and provided us with some very emotional and heart warming stories. The closing speaker, Renee Thompson, ignited a spark in all of us. We also had time for various social gatherings. Nancy, Rosey, Dianna (fellow PAPAN members) and I went to Victor s Café in south Philly. We were treated to live opera presentations while enjoying an amazing dinner. One unique experience for me was working closely with a fellow Villa Maria College graduate, Laura Kling, the conference coordinator and then reuniting with another fellow Villa graduate, Kathy Dureault, from California.I have not seen her for many, many, ok 40 years!! I was also able to reconnect with acquaintances I made over the years. I must also send out a big thank you to Courtney Papp and the entire National Office Staff. They made my assignment as Hostess Coordinator so much easier with their friendliness and willingness to help. They never tired of my many, many questions. Speaking as the Hostess Coordinator, what a memorable and rewarding experience. It was my responsibility to organize and assign the host/hostess volunteers to various sessions and events. This included volunteers for all the didactic sessions, the ASPAN shop, silent auction, hostess and hospitality desks, special events, pre and post conference session, Representative Assembly and opening and closing ceremonies. All totaled, there were approximately 70 volunteers. It took many hours of work and checking, rechecking and rechecking!!! But, it was so worth it! I must say I thoroughly enjoyed it and if I had to do it again I would, in a heartbeat! There was not one volunteer who balked at their responsibilities. At times when we were short on volunteers for a session. many just stepped up to the plate and took hold of the situation. It was very rewarding to work beside so many dedicated professional nurses with such a strong commitment to perianesthesia nursing. How great to meet so many from all sections of the country. Even though we came from near and far, we found many common bonds. It is a good feeling to know that we are not alone facing common problems. At National Conference you are truly able to network and share creative solutions. I want to send a special thank you to all the dedicated PAPAN members who gave so much of their time at the National Conference. Thanks for being there and supporting me. Thanks for the prayers to St. Anthony to help find some precious items that we thought were lost and gone and forever! Also a BIG THANK YOU TO OUR NEW FRIENDS from the Philly area, Susan, Donita and Dorothy. You were awesome and a great asset to the hospitality table. Also from the Philly area, Sharon L. and Sandra K, thank you for all your volunteer hours. We hope to see all of you at the PAPAN PRIDE in October. Wilkes Barre is not that far away. It will be good to see you again. Ursula Mellinger RN, BSN, CAPA Mary Betz (top) and Ben Franklin man the Hospitality desk Ursula Mellinger (L) at the volunteer desk checking the assignments for host and hostesses 2016 National Conference Pin 16

17 To Go or Not to Go to ASPAN National Conference-That is the Question! Seems like a silly question to me. I have been a member of ASPAN and PAPAN since their inception. Most people would respond to the inquiry by saying, I m going for the contact hours or Philly is a great place to visit. Both statements are appropriate. What is exciting to me is that during the conference you are with 1800 plus nurses with the same interests. Perianesthesia nursing is a very uniquely specialized practice. The networking with nurses from across the country is amazing. I participated in the Dream Walk Sunday morning in 29 degree weather with several of my colleagues. This was one way to get my blood flowing. The temperature did not decrease the enthusiasm of the participants. The contributions from the walk will support ASPAN scholarships. Sunday evening was component night and we Shared the Love. The theme was about what you love. Love Philly and Philly will love you back. Boy did it! Several Rocky Balboas were seen as well as Ben Franklin for photo opportunities. Punxsutawny Phil was even there. I have attended at least six national conferences. This conference is the first one I volunteered as a hostess. I am so glad I did. I worked in the ASPAN Shop, and was hostess for several education sessions. I met so many people while I was working. As a hostess we welcomed the attendees inviting them into their chosen sessions. Philly has many places to visit, Reading Terminal Market, Victor Café with the waiters singing arias, Maggianos Italian Restaurant etc. So many wonderful experiences. Now for some of the things I have learned during my time at national conference: 1-The keynote speaker pointed out that nursing is one of the few professions that allows us to impact peoples lives on a personal level. We care for the physical as well as the emotional needs of our patients. This can be very rewarding. Over time though, health care challenges can make it difficult to maintain the enthusiasm and passion. This speaker reminds us how to stay engaged and committed to providing extraordinary patient care. 2-Kelly Swanson was the very entertaining CAPA/ CPAN luncheon speaker. I knew by her titled topic the lunch would be relaxed, funny with a good message delivered. Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale. She talked about the yellow brick road of life where we get stuck between the vision and reality. She stated the obstacles don t bring us down. It is how we choose to react to them. 3-The educational content of this conference was phenomenal. Think of any subject encountered in the realm of perianesthesia nursing, it was covered. I appreciate the PAPAN sponsored scholarship to attend National Conference. The networking, educational sessions and general social activities will be beloved memories. I encourage anyone in this specialized field of nursing to become involved in our state and national associations. 4-There are multiple financial awards ( scholarships ) available at both state and national levels. Refer to and for more information. I hope to see you at the PAPAN PRIDE Conference at the Mohegan Sun Hotel and Casino, Wilkes Barre, PA in October. Rosey McCoy RN, CPAN Type to enter text COMPONENT NIGHT Type to enter text 17

18 2016 ASPAN NATIONAL CONFERENCE Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Representative Assembly in session Esther Watson Sargeant at Arms ASPAN NATIONAL OFFICE STAFF PAPAN Representatives (L-R) Roberta Wywiorski and Kandi Koon OPENING CEREMONY Conference Coordinator, Laura Kling, (upper L) welcomes attendees to the 2016 conference. PAPAN President, RobertaWywiorski,, holds the Shinning Star Award presented to PAPAN by ABPANC PAPAN President, Roberta Wywiorski, (L middle) welcomes all to the conference. PAPAN is the host component of the conference. Good deals at the Silent Auction Dr. Esther Brown, Ed.D., RN (bottom L) delivered the invocation. Color Guard (top R) Nursing Student ROTC from Widener University School of Nursing Jenny Kilgore (bottom R) sang an awesome rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. Next to her is Susan Russell, ASPAN VPPE An auction item donated by PAPAN Katrina Bickerstaff ASPAN President Kim Kraft 2017 ASPAN National Conference Coordinator 18

19 Research Corner ATTENTION: ARE YOU WILLING TO TAKE THE CHALLENGE AS A PAPAN LEADER? PAPAN IS SEEKING A MEMBER TO CHAIR THE RESEARCH COMMITTEE CONTACT PAPAN PRESIDENT-Roberta Wywiorski at roanzewy@gmail.com Invitations to All PAPAN Members: Share Your Research Projects! Grants and Funding are available from PAPAN to support your projects. Research Grant Application at papanonline.org Download Part 1 Download Part 2 *Please note deadlines and required data on the application. ASPAN supports your research. Refer to the ASPAN Web site for details. Dear Colleagues, As professional nurses in an evolving healthcare environment, staying relevant and current in nursing practice is imperative. Part of this process involves developing the skills needed to read, critique and appraise research articles. To be successful, it is helpful to have some basic understanding of the research process. The Research Committee has located some short videos on survey construction and the differences between qualitative and quantitative research to get you started. These will be housed on the ASPAN website, under the Research tab. (Note you will need to log in to access). We will continue to update what is listed as we locate more great resources. Sincerely, Elizabeth Elizabeth Card, MSN, APN, FNP-BC, CPAN, CCRP ASPAN Director of Research American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses -- ASPAN 90 Frontage Road Cherry Hill, NJ

20 Government Affairs Update Legislative Issue Alerts Look for blasts to members regarding pertinent and pending legislative issues. Check the PAPAN website papanonline.org for legislative issues that need your attention. Nurses Make a Difference: Speak up Be a patient advocate and keep informed regarding nursing and healthcare issues. The legislators are not healthcare professionals. We are the experts and can make a difference. Visit for legislative updates. Go to the home page and enter the bill number to check on the progress of the bill. Bill-HB 476 regarding safe staffing is still a work in progress. VOTE IN NOVEMBER! 20

21 Region IV Repo" ASPAN Update Happy Summer! The awakening of the flowers and trees brings optimism with the sunlight to a renewed sense of purpose. My renewed energy was sparked at the 35th ASPAN National Conference in Philadelphia. The conclave of perianesthesia nurses brought forth an excitement for our specialty while networking and sharing best practices. It was VERY exciting to watch as Katrina Bickerstaff, from Massachusetts (our Region 4), be installed as the President of ASPAN! She has worked within ASPAN on many committees and projects and is ready to lead. Her ideas and platform support the uniqueness of the younger generation of nurses. It should be an exciting year! Along with the educational sessions one of the most important parts of the conference is the Representative Assembly (RA). The RA, is made up of 2 members from each component that vote on any bylaw changes and vote for the open Board of Director positions. The RA elected Susan Russell from Texas as the new Vice President/President Elect, so in 2017 Susan will become the ASPAN President. The RA also elected me to another two year term as Region 4 Director. Throughout the conference there were working sessions for the ASPAN Board of Directors. This is a time that the Board gets to meet face to face and review progress on the strategic plan, goals of education, budget items and the orientation of new board members. I would like to update the members of PAPAN on the new and exciting progress that ASPAN has made. ASPAN s four year envisioned future is to be recognized as the leading organization for evidence based perianesthesia-nursing practice. This will be accomplished in a variety of ways. One is to increase membership as this gives our organization the widest representation and variety of knowledge from the members. ASPAN is looking to increase public presence with social media to attract those members savvy with this medium. Look for more Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms from ASPAN. Another goal of ASPAN to meet that four year goal is to increase the utilization of ASPAN s educational products. In order to be successful, these products need to be current, up-to-date, and offered in a manner that members want them. The educational leaders will collaborate with the Clinical Practice Committee (CPC), Research Committee and Evidence Based Practice Committee to explore topics that the members are inquiring about. The Research arm of ASPAN is becoming more active every year with expanding roles and interaction with members. The Johanna Briggs Institute scholars within ASPAN are working diligently on their projects to offer ASPAN members the best in evidence based information. ASPAN has hired a librarian to assist with literature searches to support updated products, assist with new Practice Recommendations, as well as assisting with ASPAN research priorities. New this year were awards given to the research posters displayed at national conference. Kudos to those active participants. The posters demonstrated the wide variety of research going on in this country. An active journal club is currently under construction to support members participation. Any new ideas for research are always appreciated. The lofty goal of ASPAN is to bring our organization to the forefront for perianesthesia practice. It is an exciting time to be so involved with such a forward looking group. Every member of ASPAN can participate and that will make the organization stronger on every front. I am offering to assist YOU with getting involved at whatever level you are comfortable with. There is something that every person can contribute to the association with your knowledge and skills. I await your . Amy L Dooley Region 4 Director ASPAN Board of Directors adooley@aspan.org 21

22 E%tor s Note Now that the dust has settled after the national conference, we can reflect on the impact it had on us. I still enjoy the experience of attending the conference, and always will. It is always great to reconnect with so many friends. Now we can turn our attention to the annual PAPAN conference. The planning committee is busy with the last minute details. I know the attendees will have a very positive experience. Not only do you have the opportunity to get contact hours but to network with other perianesthesia nurses. I hope I see you there. The PAPAN Board of Directors will meet on Friday, the evening prior to the conference. There is always much to be discussed and many plans to be made for the good of the members. Board is very proactive and will move PAPAN forward. PAPAN is recognized as a very progressive, organized and active component of ASPAN. It is an open meeting and you can attend if you are interested. You can also contact a Board member with any suggestions or concerns. Contact information is listed on page 25 of this newsletter. Evelyn Medycki-Editor The Pulse of PAPAN, your newsletter, is seeking clinical or research articles for publication. There is an author in all of us. Articles should be at least 500 words and have references for material. There will be a peer review before the article is published. Peer reviewers are needed. PAPAN Newsletter Article Honorarium The purpose of this policy is to provide members with current information and reward writers for their contribution to the newsletter PROCEDURE: Writer will be awarded 25 dollars for a 500 word article that impacts perianesthesia nursing. Suggestions for the article include, but not limited to clinical topics, standards, professional behavior or best practices. Each article should contain at least 3 references from a professional publication published within the last 5 years. Before article is published it must be read by 2 PAPAN members for content and accuracy. Include a picture of author(s) and bio for publication with the article. Award will be made upon publication of the article. A query is suggested with newsletter editor, to discuss topics for appropriateness for inclusion in the newsletter. 22

23 ASPAN is pleased to announce we're now on Twitter! Follow us on to get exclusive news and information from ASPAN. You can also continue to follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn! To find us on your favorite social media, simply click on the appropriate icon at the bottom of this message. Sincerely, Doug Hanisch R. Douglas Hanisch Marketing and Communications Manager American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) 90 Frontage Road Cherry Hill, NJ p) , x. 215 f) See what's happening on our social sites Louisiana Flood Relief ASPAN invites members to consider supporting the American Red Cross as its workers and volunteers shelter and care for people affected by the flooding in southern Louisiana, one of the worst U.S. natural disasters in the last five years. Donations can be made directly to the American Red Cross. For more information on this historic relief effort, visit the Red Cross webpage, Louisiana Flood Response Information. You can make a donation by scrolling to the bottom of the page and clicking on the button labeled, Donate Now. Legacy for Life Program The mission of the program supports the future of perianesthesia nursing through significant enduring contributions that are applied to perianesthesia education, research, practice and standards. For additional information contact Doug Hanish-ASPAN Marketing and Communications Manager at dhanish@aspan.org or (ext. 215). International Conference (ICPAN) The 2017 conference will be held November 1-4, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. NEW RESOURCE AVAILABLE A competency Based Orientation and a Credentialing Program for the Registered Nurse Caring for the Pediatric Patient in the Perianesthesia Setting is available in print or on a USB drive. Clinical questions and answers are just a click away at aspan.org. Go to the ASPAN home page, log on and click on the Clinical Practice section and follow the instructions. Posted questions are collected every Thursday. You will receive an answer within two weeks. The 2016 National Conference highlights can be found in the July/August Breathline. 23 MHAUS and ASPAN HAVE PARTNERED to offer MHAUS membership benefits to active members of ASPAN for a reduced rate. Go to mhaus.org for more information.

24 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO PAPAN MEMBER Amanda Wertz, RN, CAPA was selected to receive a $1500 BSN Degree Scholarship! The awards are provided from the ASPAN Development resources. The funds received from activities at national conference such as, the dream walk, silent auction and the development lunch/dinner are used for the scholarship program. PAPAN also has funds that members can receive for education or certification. See page 5 in this newsletter. Both funding programs are a WIN/WIN situation for members!, ASPAN Development It is not too early to think about Development activities: Silent Auction donations, gathering pledges for the Dream Walk, recognize someone by donating to the Hail, Honor, Salute program and attending the Development Reception. The development activities at conference raised over $30,500 in support from Component gifts and the various activities. All contributions are tax deductible and provide funding for scholarships for degree programs and registration for National Conference. Visit ASPAN.ORG for the details pertaining to the scholarship applications. Ce"ification Corner ABPANC website Visit cpancapa.org or abpanc@proexam.org for up-todate certification information. The new site is userfriendly and easy to navigate. Some of the new features are: The ability to download CPAN/CAPA Certification/ Recertification Handbooks Study Reference List Webinar-Test Taking Strategies-(New) Conquering Test Anxiety and Fear of Failure 12 week Study Plan, study tips, practice exams, test blueprints Online exam applications with deadline dates Recertification applications The electronic file cabinet by which CPANs and CAPAs may update their contact hours Certification Coaches Certification Coaches Wanted ABPANC offers a presentation on their website called Coaching the Coaches to assist you in becoming a coach. To learn more about becoming a coach or if you need a coach, contact Zelda Williams at Zelda@proexam.org. PAPAN First Time Certification Award Pennsylvania nurses that certify for the first time are eligible for this award. The Pennsylvania residents who certify for the first time as a CAPA or CPAN will receive a $25 coupon, the amount of the yearly PAPAN dues, to be presented with an ASPAN/PAPAN membership application. 24

25 Member check list: *Visit papanonline.org for up-to-date member information and Government Affairs alerts *Get involved and submit a Willing to Participate form *Nominate a peer for a PAPAN award *Check the available grants and scholarships *Recruit new members *Check the education programs available *Coordinate an ASPAN seminar in your area *Become a certified perianesthesia nurse *Attend the annual PRIDE Conference *Vote for your PAPAN leaders Visit us at papanonline.org for up-to-date PAPAN information Government Affairs hot topics President s message Pulsette November and April Education offerings Bylaw changes (review and make suggestions) Link to ASPAN Member spotlights contacts for questions and answers Election information (dates and candidate profiles) for voting online Newsletter Member benefits Forms, deadlines and contact person: (forms can be printed from the website) Grant to attend ASPAN National Conference Willing to Participate Form for committees, officers and board positions CV (used for candidates for elections) Patient Advocacy Award nomination form Student Nurse Scholarship for PRIDE Conference Outstanding Achievement Award nomination form Nurse in Washington Intern Scholarship (NIWI) Research Grant Nancy Phillips Memorial Certification Scholarship 25

26 Algeo Megan Bright Tara Calhoun Kimberly Clymer Margaret Dempster Beverly Eline Susan Flatley Evelyn Harshman Amy Haynes Amanda Kantner Kathryn Keegan Colleen Kelly-Hellyer Erin Kohler Sharon Little-Jengo Terry McKenna Heather Readinger Joseph Roth Sharon Talvacchia Mary Berkihiser Kristy Bogle Helyn Burke Lynn Chudzinski Karen Cortese Alexandra Craig Patricia Crockett Jennifer Cutrona Deborah Dennison Debra DiDio Angel Donaldson Kimberly Eckenroth Kaly Friedman Jessica Fuoss Ashley Garvey Deanna Iaquinta Susan Klementovich Elaine Lippy Alice Markert Albert Masters Konopasek Victoria McVey Nicole Rosero Jennifer Schulz Susan Shepherd Ashley Taylor Kimberly Tryniszewski Cindy Veglia Judy Weitzel Kristen White Colleen Wilson Kimberly Wisner Penny Woodring John Zanoni Dorota Brescia Christina New Members Chacon Christy Crawford Michele Dickinson Eileen Doerr Barbara Ernest Erica Helen Forti Hennessy Denise Hoffman Mary Ann Hyland Gianna Jackson Sonja Kreamer Nicole Kulas Jody Mills Carol Moore Nora Notor Kathleen Page Stacey Prendergast Elizabeth Price Kristina Proud Lisa Rinault Francis Salmeron Kristin Schneck Carly Showers Emily Johnathan Stevens Thomas Roshen Walter Mallory Yingst Laura Gallant Tina Heater Pauline Mouradjian Danielle Pantuso Susan Siegfried Charlott Conroy Tara Dentler Kristene Downey Susan Godfrey William Ledig Nicole McCabe Ellen Voneida Jenifer Zimmerman Brandi Addy Ingrid Brunner Robin Gilbaugh Terry Kirkwood Joan Satin Serayah Stauffer Victoria Swezey Jeanine Tagle Jennifer Recruiters 1 Diane S. Salter, RN 2 Diane Sockler Fetterhoff, RN, BSN, CPAN 1 Ellie Joann Miller, BSN, RN, CAPA, CMSRN 1 Frances A. Blatchley, RN 1 James M. Gentile, MS, RN, CPAN, CAPA 1 Janet L. Surrena, RN, CPAN 1 Joy L. Gordon, BSN, RN, CEN 1 Kaly Eckenroth, BSN, RN 1 Kathy A. Allinger, BSN, RN 1 Kimberley Ann Confer, MSN, RN, CAPA 1 Kimberly A. Wilson, BSN, RN, CMSRN 1 Linda Lakdawala, DNP, RN, CPAN 1 Mary Ann Horn, RN 1 Nancy Jane E. Pyle, CCRN, RN, CPAN 1 Nancy L. Michaelian, BSN, RN, CPAN 1 Nita J. Folkenroth, BSN, RN, CAPA 1 Renee A. Smith, MS, BSN, RN-BC, CPAN, CAPA Recent Ce"ifications CPAN Casey Orth Jillian Renee Treter Jennifer Lynn MD Alessandro Caroline McIntyre Christina PiaCarolaura Lynch Joyce McCoy Laura Mihalak Karen Feleccia Margaret Lee Mose Christian Fink CAPA Amy Jo Marshman Christine Ann Hnatkowsky Kimberly Donaldson Donna Sowden Shannon Cole Christine Mary Kennedy Susan Pyle Laurie Ann Zumpano 26

27 PAPAN Board of Directors and Commi!ee Chairs OFFICERS PRESIDENT Roberta Wywiorski, MSN, RN, CPAN, CAPA VICE PRESIDENT/ PRESIDENT ELEC Becky Hartley, RN, MSN, CPAN, NE-BC PAST PRESIDENT Kandi Koon, BSN, RN, CPAN SECRETARY Rosey McCoy, RN, CPAN (H) (C) TREASURER Marge Jackson, RN, BSN, CPAN DIRECTORS Nancy Glass, RN, BSN, CPAN Kim Noble, PhD, RN, CPAN kanoblegmail.widener.edu MaryAnn Hoffman, MSN, RN, CPAN Dianna Shriner, RN, CPAN, CAPA Diana Berkhimer, BSN, RN ASPAN REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY DELEGATES 2017 Roberta Wywiorski Becky Hartley COMMITTEE CHAIRS EDUCATION Ursula Mellinger, RN,BSN,CAPA BYLAWS Becky Hartley (see VPPE) FINANCE Marge Jackson (see Treasurer) POLICY/PROCEDURE Kim Noble, PhD, RN, CPAN NOMINATIONS Kandi Koon, (see Past President) MEMBERSHIP Fran Blatchley, RN RESEARCH TBA GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Tamara Waner, BSN, RN (C) (H) HISTORIAN Mary Betz, RN, BSHA NEWSLETTER EDITOR Evelyn Medycki, RN WEB MASTER Wanda Scheeler, RN, CPAN PRIDE COORDINATOR Nancy Glass, RN,BSN, CPAN REGION 4 DIRECTOR Amy Dooley, MS, RN, CPAN adooley@aspan.org PAPAN Willing to Participate Form NAME (please print) credentials STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER (H) (W) CELL MAKE COMMITTEE SELECTIONS EDUCATION NOMINATION NEWSLETTER FINANCE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MEMBERSHIP BYLAWS RESEARCH POLICY/PROCEDURE PEER REVIEWER FOR NEWSLETTER ARTICLES MAKE OFFICER/DIRECTOR SELECTION BOARD OF DIRECTOR VICE PRESIDENT-PRESIDENT ELECT SECRETARY TREASURER SEND TO: Nominations Chair (name listed above) or go to papanonline.org to download form. 27

28 Coming A!ractions 2016 PAPAN PERIANESTHESIA PRIDE CONFERENCE October 1&2, 2016 Wilkes Barre, PA Mohegan Sun Pocono 1280 Highway 315 Contact: Roberta Wywiorski 2017 PAPAN PERIANESTHESIA PRIDE CONFERENCE TBA in Pittsburgh Area ASPAN NATIONAL CONFERENCE April 30 to May MEAPAN FALL SYMPOSIUM November 12, 2016 Leigh Valley Hospital Contact: Ann Brown Anne.Brown@ lvhn.org Deadline for submitting articles for Winter 2017 issue is December 30, 2016 Visit us at papanonline.org for up-to-date information 28