To recognize and support excellence in clinical nursing practice in perianesthesia nursing.
- A current member of ASPAN AND CPAN and/or CAPA certified.
- Registered nurse currently involved in the direct care of perianesthesia patients whose clinical practice is consistent with the standards of ASPAN.
- Minimum five years’ direct care experience in perianesthesia nursing.
- A practitioner whose practice exemplifies a high-level of compassion and specialty expertise documented by peers and/or patients/families as validated by two letters of reference.
- A practitioner who is a recognized expert in clinical nursing practice as shown by his/her contributions to and support of perianesthesia nursing.
- Participates actively in nursing programs, committees or projects resulting in contributions to perianesthesia nursing.
Contributions and activities used in the evaluation process for the award must have been completed within the past five years.
- Engraved Crystal Plaque
- Complimentary registration to 2012 ASPAN National Conference
- Economy airfare to 2012 National Conference
- Four nights’ hotel at 2012 National Conference
- Announcement in Breathline
To nominate an ASPAN member for this distinguished award, please download the nominations forms (available in .pdf or .doc below), complete and submit to ASPAN no later than November 30, 2010.
Nomination Forms: .pdf .doc