NPANA

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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.

Board of Directors

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Minutes From NPANA Meetings

Vice President/President Elect - Ann Visscher, RN, MN, CPAN
CONTACT INFORMATION: Ann Visscher, RN, MN, CPAN 35505 E. Historic Columba. River Hwy. Corbett, OR 97019 lattiedaw@yahoo.com Job Description	BIO: Clinical Manager South PACU/Pre-op at OHSU, Portland, Oregon. NPANA member for over twenty years (20). Number of years in peri-anesthesia nursing, twenty-five (25). Involved in ASPAN as SPG co-coordinator. Pas co-planner for CPAN/CAPA review classes. Co-chair with Anesthesia Medical Director for peri-anesthesia best practices committee. CPAN/CPPA Champion and Coach, ABPANC. Peri-anesthesia Educator. My goal for NPANA is to spread the word regarding opportunities related to support and involvement in the local peri-anesthesia society. Education is a very important aspect of working in the peri-anesthesia setting. Brainstorming and planning for continuing best practice educational avenues as well as collaborating with facilities throughout the region is essential. I would like to see our peri-anesthesia nurses' expertise be validated by increasing the opportunities for certification and recognition for the work they do. Mentoring those that are interested in 'reaching their potential' in peri-anesthesia nursing as well as encouraging the involvement in NPANA and ASPAN.

Past President - Maria Bell RN, CAPA
CONTACT INFORMATION: 15460 Saint Andrews Drive Portland, Oregon 97229 mariabell1@juno.com Home Phone (503)803-6891 Job Description	BIO: I graduated from Los Angeles County USC Medical Center School of Nursing in 1971. I've been at Legacy Good Samaritan in Portland, Oregon, since late 1973. My first 15 years were spent in medical/surgical nursing and then I moved to the Short Stay Unit. Now I spend half my time in short stay and the rest in Pre-admission Services. My goal as NPANA Immediate Past President is to promote our vision, which is to provide education to our members, and inspire others to seek leadership roles in NPANA. Have a great 2012.

Treasurer - Virginia "Ginny" Longo RN, CAPA
CONTACT INFORMATION: Virginia "Ginny" Longo 4599 East Potlatch Hill Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814 idaho_paradise@msn.com Home Phone: (208)765-5250 Job Description	BIO: I graduated from North Idaho College with my nursing degree in 1978. I have spent the past 30 years working for Kootenai Health, the final 27 years of which have been in the perianesthesia setting. I am currently working in Kootenai Outpatient Surgery as the pre-operative charge nurse. I enjoy working with the diverse patient age groups and doing pre-op teaching. I have been an ASPAN member for over 17 years and was one of the first nurses in my facility to receive CAPA certification 12 years ago. I have served on the scholarship committee for NPANA and look forward to my second term as treasurer. My husband of 32 years and I live in my beautiful hometown of Coeur d'Alene and have 2 grown children.

Secretary - Marge Gingras, RN, BSN, CPAN
CONTACT INFORMATION: Marge Gingras, RN, BSN, CPAN 39 Wildground Lane Missoula, MT 59802 margegingras@msn.com Job Description	BIO: Phase I Staff RN at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula, Montana. NPANA member for nine (9) years. Per-anesthesia nurse for thirteen (13) years. Member of the Montana Nurses Association. My goal for NPANA is to support per-anesthesia nurses to continue to give excellent patient care for the best outcomes for our patients.

Vice President/President Elect, Newsletter Editor, Government Affairs Reporter - Judy Evans RN, BSN,CPAN
CONTACT INFORMATION: Judy Evans RN, BSN,CPAN 3010 Rosalind Loop Anchorage, AK 99507 oldrock5@hotmail.com Home Phone: (907)344-6678 Job Description	BIO: I was born and raised on a farm north of Spokane, WA, on Wild Rose Prairie. Graduated from Mead Senior High School in 1970 and Eastern Washington State College (now Eastern Washington University) via Intercollegiate Nursing Center. I moved all over Eastern Washington, Alaska, and Oklahoma to follow my late husband in his radio career. Ended up in Alaska and have been working at Alaska Regional Hospital for the past 20 years, the last 11 in PACU and Endo. Obtained my RNC in med surge nursing and CPAN while at Alaska Regional Hospital. I have two grown children and a crazy Main Coon cat named Alex short for Alexandra.

Education Coordinator - Holly Hunt, RN, BSN, CAPA
CONTACT INFORMATION: Holly Hunt RN, BSN, CAPA 11949 SW Bull Mtn. Road Tigard, OR 97224-2720 hollyhunt1214@comcast.net Home Phone: (503)730-0616 Job Description	BIO: Graduate of San Diego State University with a BSN. 25 years of Short Stay Nursing along with nursing experience in High Risk Obstetrics, Operating Nurse and Surgical Floor nursing. Currently the Charge Nurse of Providence St. Vincent Hospital Short Stay Unit. Served as Greater Portland District (GPD) President. Cohabitate with my 3 dogs and 1 cat. The goals that I have set are to help Nurses create interesting and educational conferences in a timely and low stress manner.

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