The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) is the professional specialty nursing organization representing the interests of more than 55,000 nurses practicing in all phases of preanesthesia and postanesthesia care, ambulatory surgery, and pain management.
To advance the unique specialty of perianesthesia nursing.
Core Values
• Building Integrity
• Modeling Respect
• Honoring Diversity
• Promoting Stewardship
• Providing Mentorship
• Cultivating Passion
• Supporting Community
Value Discipline
ASPAN will be branded for having an identity and image of leading edge programs and services. This brand will need to be supported by operational excellence, eminent influence and advocacy, and membership focus.
Big Audacious Goal
ASPAN will be recognized as the leading association for perianesthesia education, nursing practice, standards and research.
Goal Descriptions
A. ASPAN will be its members’ indispensable resource for perianesthesia education and knowledge.
B. ASPAN will be the influential advocate for perianesthesia safety, public policy, nursing practice and standards.
C. ASPAN will be the recognized source of perianesthesia information for the healthcare community and the public.
D. The art and science of the perianesthesia practice will be advanced through research and evidence based practice activities.