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 2009 Board of Directors

From left: Rebecca Ettien - Secretary, Cheryl Gettelfinger - President, Jim Lehn - Past President,
Holly Hunt - Education Coordinator, Ginny Longo - Treasurer, Pat Moffett - Vice President/President Elect



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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.

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Upcoming Educational Opportunities

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