The Association
exists to promote
quality and
cost effective care
for patients,
their families,
and the community
through public and
professional education,
research, and
standards of practice.













NPANA 2010 Board of Directors

left to right: Rebecca Ettien, Secretary; Maria Bell, Vice President, President Elect; Patrice Moffett, President;
Ginny Longo, Treasurer; Holly Hunt, Education Coordinator; Nancy O'Malley, ASPAN Region 1 Director; Cheryl
Gettelfinger, Immediate Past President.



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Click on the "read more link" to view the current newsletter at the Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing website. . .
read more at jopan.org . . .

Business Information

  • Awards - Qualifications for and current recipients of the Ruth Foster Award, Jean Sutton Award, and NPANA Recruiter of the Year Award.
  • Certification - ABPANC’s vision for CPAN and CAPA certification programs, certification definition, test dates and congratulations to new CPANs & CAPAs.
  • Scholarships - NPANA & Evergreen scholarship information and forms available to use for cost of NPANA & ASPAN conferences, CPAN/CAPA Certification, Nursing Education tuition.

Viewing Forms

  • Adobe Acrobat Download - All Forms available for download on our website are pdf's that require Adobe Acrobat to view. Free downloads are available at this link.

Upcoming Educational Opportunities

Educational Events Calendar
& Photo Gallery
  • View upcoming district, component and national conferences, seminars, and events on our online
    Education Page.