http://papanonline.org PAPAN, the Pennsylvania Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses is the Pennsylvania Component of ASPAN the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses.

About Us

In the late seventies, the nurses of the Recovery Room were aware of the need for education regarding new anesthetic agents, technology and new surgical procedures. Same day surgery was on the horizon. The momentum grew as they formed groups with area hospitals and in 1983, the groups united and drew up a charter to become the Pennsylvania Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (PAPAN).

NEWSLETTER

Pulse of PAPAN is published twice annually in January and June. Mailed to homes of members. Deadline for Winter Issue articles -- before November 30; deadline for summer articles -- May 30.

EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS

Perianesthesia PRIDE is held in the Autumn of the year. It is a weekend conference with lectures on subjects which directly impact our practice.

            Perianesthesia PRIDE XIX
             October 9 and 10, 2010

                Ace Conference Center
                      Ridge Avenue
                    Lafayette Hill, PA

            Chairperson Marion Costello
                mcost84@msn.com

            Information will be posted
                    Spring 2010

            Ask for the PAPAN Discount on the Room
                    Put in your weekend off request now

PAPAN LEADERSHIP/GOVERNMENT

The organization is led by the Board of Directors, the President, Vice President/President Elect (VPPE), Immediate Past President, Secretary and Treasurer. There are committees for Nominations, Government Affairs, Research, Membership, and Policy and Procedures. Board of Director Meetings are held in March and prior to the Perianesthesia PRIDE conference.

President -- Lynn Sekeres

VPPE -- Renee Smith

Treasurer -- Roberta Wywiorski

Secretary -- Linda Lakdawala

Past President         --     Laura Kling

Board of Directors
                                      Marion Costello
                                      Beth Pam Carrion
                                      Nancy Glass
                                      Joan Heagy
                                      Kim Noble

Committee Chairs

Bylaws -- Renee Smith

Education -- Nancy Glass

Government -- Tamara Waner

Historian -- Mary Betz

Research -- Marlene King

Policy & Procedure -- Kim Noble

Membership -- Frances Blatchley

Nominations -- Connie Sutara

Newsletter Editor -- Evelyn Medycki

Webmaster -- Pam Carrion

PAPAN EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS

(Available to PAPAN Members only)

Applications mailed when you contact us at Info@papanonline.org

National Conference -- $500 Application deadline

January 31 (same year)

PAPAN PeriAnesthesia PRIDE

-- $100 Five First Time Attendees
Random Draw

PeriAnesthesia PRIDE Student Scholarship

                              --      $100     Scholarship to senior Nursing
                                                   student interested in
                                                   Perianesthesia nursing

PAPAN OUTREACH

Several members of PAPAN serve on ASPAN committees. Members volunteer at National Conference in the roles of Speakers, Moderators, Hostesses. We proudly support the National Conference monetarily.

We contribute to the ASPAN Foundation and silent auction. We promote CPAN/CAPA.

PAPAN is a proud supporter of the Pennsylvania Breast Coalition. Annually we contribute $1 for each active member. Additionally donations are solicited at our annual PeriAnesthesia PRIDE Conference.

Annual support of MHAUS (Malignant Hyperthermia)

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