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1 MNDAKSPAN Newsletter Volume 40, Issue 2 Summer 2013
Table of Contents
News from the President Page 1
MNDAKSPAN Spring Conference Report Page 3
Certification Report Page 5
ABPANC Advocacy Award Winner Page 6
ASPAN Strategic Work Team Page 7
Government Affairs Report Page 9
From the Literature: Codeine Safety Warning Page 10
MNDAKSPAN Membership Page 11
MNDAKSPAN Board Meeting Minutes Page 12
Treasurer’s Report Page 14
From the Editor Page 14
MNDAKSPAN Board of Directors Page 15
Upcoming Educational Events Page 15
NEWS FROM THE PRESIDENT
Results from the Representative Assembly (RA) in the Windy City
Karissa Brinkman, MNDAKSPAN President [email protected]
I had the privilege of attending the 32nd Annual ASPAN National Conference in Chicago, IL April 14-18th.
The days were filled with many wonderful speakers, great enthusiasm for the specialty of perianesthesia
nursing, and endless opportunities to network with other perianesthesia nurses.
Ginny Maruish, MNDAKSPAN’s Director of Certification, and I represented MNDAKSPAN at the
Representative Assembly (RA) meeting held on Sunday, April 14th. The RA is composed of two
representatives from each component society as well as the ASPAN Board of Directors and ASPAN
standing Committee Chairs. RA meets annually to elect Board of Directors, to review ASPAN’s annual
fiscal statements, to amend the ASPAN Bylaws as necessary, and to determine ASPAN’s official position
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statements and resolutions by debating and voting on the issues
(http://www.aspan.org/AboutUs/Governance/2013RepresentativeAssembly/tabid/13871/Default.aspx.).
This year, there was only one resolution to debate and vote on: Resolution 2013-01: Position Statement
on Social Media and Perianesthesia Practice. It was approved and the following highlights ASPAN’s
recommendations when considering the use of social media:
1) The privacy and confidentiality of patients will be maintained at all times.
2) Perianesthesia nurses shall avoid posting or commenting on any negative reflections of
colleagues or clinical situation in a public social media forum.
3) Perianesthesia nurses will protect their personal information in public social media forums.
4) Perianesthesia nurses will know and endorse institutional policies and procedures related to
social media.
5) Clinical leadership will provide mechanisms to report and observe breach.
6) Education curriculum will support education providing principles of professionalism, privacy, and
confidentiality.
7) Consider the reliability of the source when utilizing the internet for medical information.
8) Perianesthesia nurse will refrain from using digital means of socializing during patient care and
work hours.
The complete position statement can be viewed on the ASPAN website at:
http://www.aspan.org/Portals/6/docs/ClinicalPractice/PositionStatement/1214/SOCIAL_MEDIA_POS_S
T_4-2013.pdf.
During RA, the 2013-2014 ASPAN Board of Directors, were elected. Tracy Underwood, BSN, RN, CPAN,
will serve as our Region 3 Director for the 2013-2015 term. Tracy’s home component is West Virginia.
At the conclusion of the RA, ASPAN awarded the first ever ‘Above and Beyond’ awards to individuals
who have gone the extra mile for their component and/or ASPAN. Congratulations to our very own
MNDAKSPAN member, Matthew Byrne, PhD, RN, CPAN who was a recipient of this award!
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As you can see, many issues are brought forth at the RA and it is here where your MNDAKSPAN
representatives vote on the important issues that will impact you, your role in the field of perianesthesia
nursing, and the care you provide to your patient and families. I encourage each of you to be sure to
make your voices heard by casting your votes when given the opportunity, so that MNDAKSPAN
members and opinions can accurately be represented during the Representative Assembly.
Ginny Maruish and Karissa Brinkman at the ASPAN National Conference “RA”
MNDAKSPAN Spring Conference Report
Julie Oppold, Director of Education [email protected]
As we all know, the weather changes quickly. Our plans for a peaceful day can be disrupted with
powerful wind or rain; however, unexpected sunshine can make a dreary day bright. In healthcare, we
often experience sudden change.
“Up in the Air: Acute Care in an Unpredictable Climate” was the theme for the Spring MNDAKSPAN
conference at the Best Western in Bloomington, Minnesota. On Saturday, April 6, 2013 we gathered to
strengthen our knowledge as PACU nurses and prepare for unpredictable changes in the climate of
healthcare.
The energy was evident right from the start. Ruth Novak introduced our conference speaker, Lois
Schick, MN, MBA, RN, CAPA, CPAN. Lois is a national speaker and author for ASPAN and has previously
served as ASPAN president. Lois has attended 32 national ASPAN conferences. We were honored to
have Lois visit Minnesota and share her expertise with us. She quickly drew the crowd’s attention as she
encouraged everyone to maintain their passion for nursing. As Lois stated, “Educational opportunities
are available on line, but the opportunity to gather at a conference and network is extremely valuable”.
Here’s a brief summary of points that Lois shared:
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Peds Patients: More than Just Little Adults
“Don’t give a leading question when asking about pain or nausea… Allow the patient to describe their concern.”
MDA involvement is vital as you deliver care to the pediatric population.
Make sure your BP cuff is the appropriate size.
Always count respirations for 1 minute.
Discharge your patients safely when going home (in a car seat). Make sure to have an adult sit next to them and observe their breathing.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and the Use of Capnometry
“Snoring = obstruction!”
The importance of educating our patients and their families about OSA.
JOPAN October 2012--ASPAN Evidence Based Practice Recommendation: Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the Adult Patient
Post - op Pain Management: What’s new, what works and what’s too much?
Review of chronic versus acute pain
Titrating opioids
Multimodal treatment of pain
Hot Topics in Perianesthesia Practice
Anesthesia awareness, Post op family visits, CMS, HCAPS, Infection control, SCIP, Handoffs--transfer of care, electronic devices, workplace violence and fatigue. Lois inspired us to stay knowledgeable and keep a sense of humor as we face the unpredictable climate of healthcare.
Leadership Behavior: What Character Are You?
“Every nurse is a leader!”
Legal Issues and Standards of Perianesthesia Care--ASPAN Standards 2012-2014
“Never shut off alarms!”
Nurses are accountable for all standards of care as they pertain to their profession
Our lunch break provided us with the opportunity to network with other nurses and vendors. The
conference service project was “RN to RN”, a disaster response network. Door prizes were awarded
throughout the day, including a copy of “Perianesthesia Nursing Core Curriculum”, 2009 edition, co-
authored and autographed by Lois Schick. During the afternoon break, gourmet cupcakes were served
by the board of directors along with our regional director Martha Clark. Martha came from Ohio to
attend the MNDAKSPAN conference.
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Thank you to Lois Schick for spending the day with MNDAKSPAN. The knowledge we gained will enhance
the care we deliver to our patients.
Thank you to the entire conference planning committee for their contributions. Ruth Novak, vice
president/president elect for MNDAKSPAN, chaired the conference committee. The other committee
members were Jady Mills, Yvonne Raether and Kim Stone. Board members Deb Massey and Deb
Moengen also assisted the committee.
Attendance at the spring conference was 250, which was a record high. Due to the higher
than expected attendance, the MNDAKSPAN board and planning committee apologize for any
inconveniences. We invite you to attend the MNDAKSPAN Fall Conference in Mankato, MN on
October 12, 2013, as we strive to continually improve and provide educational opportunities
for our MNDAKSPAN members and other participating perianesthesia nurses.
Updates on CPAN/CAPA certification from National Conference
Ginny Maruish, Director of Certification [email protected]
At the recent ASPAN national convention in Chicago, I attended several one hour sessions put on by the
American Board of PeriAnesthesic Nurse Credentialing (ABPANC) to encourage and assist people in
obtaining their CPAN/CAPA certification.
The first session addressed test taking strategies for success. Each exam is 175 questions, of which 140
are scored and 35 are piloted for use in future examinations. Questions for the test come from actively
practicing CPAN/CAPA certified nurses who are item writers. This is also a way to obtain contact hours
for recertification. The three-hour test is taken at a Prometric testing site. Information about scheduling
testing is found on the ABPANC website http://www.cpancapa.org. The next registration window is July
15-September 9, with testing dates October 7-November 16.
Many people ask which test to take, CPAN Certified PeriAnesthesia Nurse, or CAPA Certified Ambulatory
Perianesthesia Nurse. Many of us practice daily in both areas. You might want to decide based on
where you spend the majority of you time. In order to prepare for the exam be sure to read the
certification handbook available on the ABPANC website. Questions on the ASPAN standards are
included on both tests. Information about the breakdown of questions is in the certification handbook,
which is found on the ABPANC website.
Some rules for test taking that were shared:
1. Know the parts of a test question and how to read them
2. Read the questions carefully for key words before looking at the options
3. Identify the theme of the question
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4. On difficult questions, eliminate obvious incorrect choices first
5. Know the basic principles of your specialty that guide your practice
6. Manage your time effectively, each question is weighted the same
ABPANC now has a 12-week study plan on their website as well as resource books. Practice exams are
available for purchase. At the session we were encouraged to view the exam as an opportunity not an
obstacle. You can also call the ABPANC office if you are interested in having a certification coach.
ABPANC National Advocacy Award Winner from MNDAKSPAN
The winner of the American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification 2013 Advocacy Award for
promoting excellence in perianesthesia nursing is Peggy Running, BSN, RN, CPAN, CAPA. Peggy works in
the PACU/ Day Surgery at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, and was nominated by her co-worker,
Ginny Maruish, MNDAKSPAN Director of Certification. Peggy was recognized at the ASPAN National
Conference in Chicago in April. Peggy is pictured (above left) with ABPANC President Deirdre Gage
Cronin. Congratulations to Peggy and kudos to Ginny for nominating her. Ginnie received a cash award
for the successful nomination.
Please find the complete story of Peggy’s nomination and award at the CPAN/CAPA Celebration
Luncheon at http://www.cpancapa.org/pdfs/releases/Advocacy_Award_release13.pdf
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ASPAN Strategic Work Team (SWT): Election Review SWT
Amy Dooley MSN, RN, CPAN, SWT Coordinator [email protected]
At the 2012 Representative Assembly, the Minnesota- Dakota Component brought forth a resolution
regarding the transparency in the ASPAN Election Process. This resolution passed, and President Sue
Carter appointed a group of members from across the country with varied experience and years of
ASPAN membership to the Election Review SWT.
Membership includes: Julie Somheil - Minnesota; Stephanie Kassulke – Wisconsin; Deb Johnson -
Georgia; Regina Hoefner-Notz –Colorado; Margaret Farr Young – Maryland; Chris Price – Delaware; Kim
Kraft – Missouri; Armi Holcomb – Kansas; David Wharton - Oklahoma
Every Strategic Work Team is given a charter which describes its purpose, scope and outcomes. The
Election Review SWT charter includes these elements:
The policy on election procedures
Candidate recruitment, nomination & vetting
Candidate education pertaining to campaigning & election
Timely publication of candidate names, platforms, credentials and resume/CV
Ballot and voting processes to assure the desire of the membership is carried forward with examination and consideration of changing the election procedures to allow for a one-vote for one member option.
Detailed reporting of the election results.
Determination of the need for a third party certification of the election results.
Any other election related issues the SWT deems necessary.
The first order of business was to review the current process from beginning to end. We looked at the
past ASPAN process and the reason for change. The more we dug into the process the more complex an
issue we saw. Our SWT divided into three subcommittees initially to focus on the areas of Candidates,
Voting, and Election. From this initial review came more questions about specific areas of the process.
We learned a lot but we felt as a SWT that we needed more information from the members themselves
regarding the process. With the Component Development Institute (CDI) coming up, we decided to hold
a Focus Group to get feedback from the component leaders regarding elections.
On September 8, 2012, at the CDI in St. Louis we met with interested parties to learn their perceptions,
knowledge, and recommendations regarding the election process. This information was very helpful as
basic knowledge. We took their comments, which led us to the realization that we needed more
information from the members themselves. With assistance from Doug Hanisch, we formulated a plan
to conduct a survey to all members.
The survey was created using the knowledge gained from our review and the focus group. It was a
simple 3 question survey which was sent via a blast email from ASPAN.
1. Have you participated in the online candidate selection / feedback process in the past?
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2. If no, please select the reason(s)
Was not aware of the process Did not feel it made a difference since the component representatives did the voting Was busy and forgot to go back to complete Was not a member during the last selection process Did not feel candidates were qualified
3. Are you: (check one) Satisfied with the current process for candidate selection? Dissatisfied with
the current process for candidate selection?
There were 13,406 surveys sent, with 801 completing the questionnaire. Our survey had a 95%
probability with an error factor of 3.5, meaning this was a VALID study and we can trust the results.
From the comment section on the survey these were commonly identified issues:
More education is needed about the Nomination Committee, selection process for candidates, and how/when to select Members want more information on candidates, qualifications, and views as related to our specialty Shared ASPAN and Component responsibility to members about the role of the Representative Assembly member in voting
The Election Review SWT offered these suggestions:
Job descriptions available year round Expand communication regarding candidate selection Candidates have own page on website (greater exposure) Expand ‘Meet the Candidates’ night Review with RA the voting tally process Expand reporting of election results
“So what?” as my researcher friend says. First of all, we are NOT done yet. Our SWT feels that there is
more to explore, and perhaps more recommendations to offer. The current report was shared with the
Representative Assembly and the ASPAN Board of Directors. Changes are beginning to happen, e.g., at
the April National Conference, the ‘Meet the Candidates’ night was modified to offer more concrete
candidate information. The Election Review Strategic Work Team will continue and will report to the
2014 Representative Assembly.
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Update on Nursing Staffing Plans and Ratios
Mary Esser Olson, Director of Government Affairs [email protected]
Nursing staffing plans and ratios is a continuing debate across the nation. Studies across the country
show an association between higher levels of experienced RN staffing and lower rates of adverse patient
outcomes. This is a concern to all nurses who desire the best possible care for their patients.
42 Code of Federal Regulations (42CRF 482.23(b) requires hospitals certified to participate in Medicare
to “have adequate numbers of licensed registered nurses, licensed practical (vocational) nurses, and
other personnel to provide nursing care to all patients as needed”.
Vague language in this proposal from Congress and the failure of our leaders to enact quality nursing
care staffing has resulted in individual states proposing staffing plans to make sure patients’ needs are
being met.
Three general approaches to assure adequate nursing staffing have been utilized at the state level:
1. Require hospitals to have nurse-driven staffing committees which create staffing plans that reflect the needs of the patient population and match the skills and experience of the staff.
2. Mandate specific nurse-to-patient ratios in legislation or regulation. 3. Require facilities to disclose staffing levels to the public and/or a regulatory body.
The American Nurses Association (ANA) supports a legislative model in which nurses are empowered to
create staffing plans specific to each unit. This approach aids in establishing staffing levels that are
flexible and account for changes including intensity of patient’s needs; the number of admissions,
discharges and transfers during a shift; level of experience of nursing staff; layout of units; and
availability of resources (ancillary staff, technology etc.). A statute may assist the committee in achieving
safe and appropriate minimum upwardly-adjustable staffing levels
States with Staffing Laws
15 states, plus the District of Columbia enacted legislation and/or adopted regulations to address nurse staffing: CA, CT, ME, MN, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, RI, TX, VT, and WA.
7 of these states require hospitals to have staffing committees responsible for plans and staffing policy: CT, IL, NV, OH, OR, TX, WA.
CA is the only state stipulates that in law and regulation required minimum nurse-to-patient ratios to maintain at all times by unit.
5 states require some form of disclosure and/or public reporting: IL, NJ, NY, RI, VT.
In Minnesota, the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) 2013 Legislation put forth HF 588/SF 471.
Creates a gubernatorial super-committee comprised of 1 hospital appointee, 2 public appointees and 9 nurses. Charged with setting staffing standards (quotas) on all units of all Minnesota hospitals. Paid for out of hospital licensure fees.
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Mandates an internal hospital staffing committee, comprised of 60% RN’s and 40% management. No other health care employees invited to the table. Charged with very specific implementation of the new staffing standards/quotas.
Bill prohibits mandatory overtime to meet any of the new staffing requirements.
Bill mandates public posting of all RN staffing levels on all units of the hospital.
Bill mandates the reporting of staffing levels to the Minnesota Department of Health.
It is important for nurses to have a direct impact on staffing. To do this, our involvement must stay
strong. Nurses continue to have a strong voice that is respected at all levels of government.
From the Literature
FDA WARNING--Safety review update of codeine use in children: new Boxed Warning and Contraindication on use after tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy
[2-20-2013] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is updating the public about new actions being taken to address a known safety concern with codeine use in certain children after tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy. Deaths have occurred post-operatively in children with obstructive sleep apnea who received codeine for pain relief following a tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy. Codeine is converted to morphine by the liver. These children had evidence of being ultra-rapid metabolizers of codeine, which is an inherited ability that causes the liver to convert codeine into life-threatening or fatal amounts of morphine in the body.
A new Boxed Warning, FDA’s strongest warning, will be added to the drug label of codeine-containing products about the risk of codeine in post-operative pain management in children following tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy. A Contraindication, which is a formal means for FDA to make a strong recommendation against use of a drug in certain patients, will be added to restrict codeine from being used in this setting. The Warnings/Precautions, Pediatric Use, and Patient Counseling Information sections of the drug label will also be updated.
In August 2012, FDA announced it was reviewing the safety of codeine due to cases of deaths and serious adverse events in children who took the drug after a tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy and had evidence of being ultra-rapid metabolizers of codeine. FDA conducted a comprehensive safety review to identify additional cases of overdose or death in children taking codeine and to determine if these adverse events occurred in any other treatment settings. Many of the cases of serious adverse
events or death occurred in children with obstructive sleep apnea who received codeine after a tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy . Since these children already had underlying breathing problems,
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they may have been particularly sensitive to the breathing difficulties that can result when codeine is converted in the body to high levels of morphine. However, this contraindication applies to all children undergoing tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy because it is not easy to determine which children might be ultra-rapid metabolizers of codeine.
Health care professionals should prescribe an alternate analgesic for post-operative pain control in children who are undergoing tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy. Codeine should not be used for pain in children following these procedures.
For management of other types of pain in children, codeine should only be used if the benefits are anticipated to outweigh the risks.
Parents and caregivers who observe unusual sleepiness, confusion, or difficult or noisy breathing in their child should stop giving codeine and seek medical attention immediately, as these are signs of overdose.
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm339112.htm
MNDAKSPAN MEMBERSHIP
Paula Fridlund, Director of Membership [email protected]
As of June 1, 2013 MNDAKSPAN current membership is at 330. We are excited to share
our ever growing information with existing and new members with our spring and fall
conferences along with our up-to-date website and quarterly web-based PAR Excellence
newsletter.
Congratulations to our newest members joining in the last quarter:
Dawn Austin, Brainerd MN
Susan Carpenter, Prescott WI
Cheryl Delbow, Maple Lake MN
Stacy Solum, Watertown SD
Jill Thurston , Elk River MN
Jonie Wagener, Waconia MN
Jessica Cederstrom, Forest Lake MN
Jean Johnson, Anoka MN
Sarah Myers, Maplewood MN
Kari Reinbold, Minneapolis MN
Shawne Sass, Superior WI
Jessica Schmitz, Grand Rapids MN
Sandra Stetz-Desmarais, Fargo ND
Alenda Collum-Johnson, Eagan MN
Carolyn Varland, New Ulm MN
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Benefits of Membership Include:
Subscription to the Journal of PeriAnesthesia NursingSubscription to the National
Newsletter, Breathline
Subscription to MNDAKSPAN's Component Newsletter, PAR Excellence
Discounts on local and national conferences, workshops, and offerings
Discounts on certification costs
Opportunity for multiple scholarships
Networking and building of the profession
Scholarships to National Conferences
Scholarships to State Conferences
Drawings for scholarship for CPAN/CAPA renewal costs
MINUTES--MNDAKSPAN Board Meeting--April 5th, 2013
Present Present Present
Deb Massey x Susan Poulson x Julie Oppold x
Mary Olson x Julie Somheil x Lynn Saari x
Karissa Brinkman x Ginny Maruish x Paula Fridlund x
Mary Briggs
x
Ruth Novack
TOPIC DISCUSSION ACCOUNTABLE/TIMELINES
Old Business
Voting results for
Board election
2013-2015
Publications: Mary Briggs
Director of Education: Julie Oppold
Secretary: Deb Moengen
Vice President/Pres.Elect : Ruth Novack (4 year term)
There were 36 voters. Discussion that there was
notification process through email and on the web site
2 year terms
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however the newsletter was after the voting period.
New Business
Board of
Certification
181 total (16 new) 1 new dual to = 11 total dual
Minnesota: 54 CAPA 3 new; 94 CPAN 8 new
South Dakota: 5 CAPA; 5 CPAN
North Dakota: 5 CAPA 3 new; 8 CPAN 1 new
Perianesthesia Review Course: Sept. 20th
, 2013 Allina
Commons Midtown Exchange
Certified Nurses Day: A letter was sent out to each
certified member to honor them. Fall registration
period: July 15-September 9
Ginny submitted Peggy Running for the ABPANC
Advocacy award and she won the award
Director of
Publication
Mail Chimp: Because there were some issues with the
account the old one was discontinued: new email and
new MailChimp accounts were set up
Yahoo email to use when needing a generic e-mail
The e-mail is [email protected]
Website Management: Discussion on the management
of website. Suggestion to separate this role into two
roles as this is a large amount of work.
Face book: Discussion to keep the account.
Research: Discussion to have this as a column in the
newsletter.
It is the expectation that all board
members utilize this tool for sending out
communication to the membership
Mailchimp user ID and password available
from Board members
Reviewed clear expectations that each
board member will submit articles by the
deadlines outlined in the board binders.
Director of
Membership
There are 345 current members.
Discussion about where the members in regions.
Paula to develop the membership lists
according to regions
Director of Education Conference has over 220 registered. The committee has
done an excellent job planning this. There are over 5
vendors. Planning a mixer for the board and members
tonight. Discussion about some of the issues about pay
pal and the early bird rates.
Discussion on the new process through ASPAN and the
paperwork and the changes.
Discussion on the location and vision of the association
and future conferences.
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Welcome Julie Oppold to the position.
Governmental Affairs Healthcare reform: attempts to contact ASPAN on
statements on different topics.
Referred to MOLN conference: Mary Krinkie MHA vice
president public relations would be a potential speaker.
Allison Page was mentioned as potential speaker
Treasurer Requirement to have a registered agent for non-profit.
We were required to provide someone from each state.
Sharon shared that she found you can there are
registered agents that you can hire. These are available
for approximately $35 per year.
A motion was made by Julie S. to send a $20 gift card to
Cythnia Hasse for volunteering to be a registered agent
for North Dakota. This was seconded by Ginny.
Discussion about national conference attendance.
Susan to send Cythnia Hasse $20 gift card.
Next Meeting Undetermined
Minutes recorded by: Deb Moengen
Treasurer’s Report
Susan Poulson, Director [email protected]
MNDAKSPAN SPRING 2013 CONFERENCE Treasurer’s Report:
Total Registrations=253 Total Attendees=248 (3 cancelled + 2 did not attend) There was a net gain between expenditures and receipts.
From the Editor
Mary Briggs, Director of Publication Members are most welcome to submit newsletter articles about clinical activi, suggestions for articles, and reports of research which is underway, completed and/or published to me at [email protected]
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MNDAKSPAN Board of Directors 2013
President Karissa Brinkman, RN, BSN Burnsville, MN E-mail: [email protected]
Vice President/President Elect Ruth Novack BSN, RN, CCRN, CPAN Ham Lake, MN E-mail: [email protected]
Secretary Deb Moengen, RN, CPAN Crosslake, MN E-mail: [email protected]
Treasurer Susan Poulson, RN Rochester, MN E-mail: [email protected]
Director of Membership Paula Fridlund, RN Rochester, MN E-mail: [email protected]
Director of Education Julie Oppold, RN, BAN, CPAN Canton, SD E-mail: [email protected] Director of Publication Mary Briggs, RN, BAN, CAPA St. Paul, MN E-mail: [email protected]
Director of Certification Ginny Maruish, RN, MSN, CAPA, CPAN Burnsville, MN E-mail: [email protected]
Director of Government Affairs Mary Olson, RN Little Canada, MN E-mail: [email protected]
ASPAN Region 3 Director Tracy Underwood, BSN, RN, CPAN Kingwood, WV E-mail: [email protected]
Upcoming Educational Opportunities
ASPAN Perianesthesia Certification Review 7.25 Contact Hours
Presented by: Dolly Ireland, MSN, RN, CAPA, CPN Date: Friday, September 20, 2013 Time: 7:30 AM Registration *AM Coffee/tea service – Lunch is on your own Program Time: 8:00 AM – 4:55 PM Location: Allina Commons at Midtown Exchange 2925 Chicago Avenue Greenway Level, Pettingill Hall B Minneapolis, MN 55407
Please visit www.aspan.org for a copy of the seminar brochure which contains full details about this and other ASPAN programs
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Wisconsin WISPAN conference information
WISPAN Fall seminar will be Sept. 28 in Wausau. http://www.wispan-aspan.org/new_page_22.htm
MNDAKSPAN Fall Conference
October 12, 2013
Country Inn and Suites, Hotel and Conference Center 1900 Premier Drive, Mankato, MN 56001
Look for more conference details in the near future.
Conference brochure and registration information will be posted on http://www.mndakspan.org when available.
Converging Practice ~ Celtic Style The Irish Anaesthetic and Recovery Nurses Association (IARNA) will host the next ICPAN, as 2013 has been named "The Year of the Gathering." Our gathering of delegates, from all areas of perianaesthesia/anaesthetic and recovery nursing, will meet at City West venue just outside Dublin City. Following the huge success of the 2011 Inaugural Conference in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, exhibitors and potential delegates are already actively seeking information and are quite excited that we will host in Ireland's capital September 19-22, 2013. The medieval city of Dublin eagerly extends a warm welcome to delegates from across the globe! Céad Míle Fáilte go hÉirinn (A hundred thousand welcomes to Ireland)! Ann Hogan, IARNA Chairperson