Membership in ASPAN
ASPAN membership provides you with a unique network of perianesthesia nurses with which you can connect to discuss practice issues in your particular areas of interest. 

There are two ways to join:

• The online ASPAN New Member Application is temporarily disabled due to a database upgrade. Please use the "By Mail" process below.

• By Mail: Download the PDF of the membership application. Fill out the application and mail with check or credit card information to: ASPAN, 10 Melrose Ave., Suite 110, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003. Or, if you prefer, you can fax your form with credit card information to 856-616-9601.

If you have any questions, please contact the ASPAN National Office (tollfree: 877-737-9696). Thank you.

Membership Categories

There are five categories of membership. Membership is for 12 months – starting from date of activation.

ACTIVE MEMBERS shall be those involved at least part-time in the care of ambulatory surgery, preanesthesia or postanesthesia patients, or in the management, teaching or research of perianesthesia nursing. Active members have the right to hold office, serve on committees and vote. IT IS MANDATORY THAT ACTIVE MEMBERS JOIN A COMPONENT.

RETIRED MEMBERS shall be those nurses who have ceased their active practice in the perianesthesia care setting by reason of retirement or permanent disability. They shall have the right to vote and serve on committees. IT IS MANDATORY THAT RETIRED MEMBERS JOIN A COMPONENT.

STUDENT MEMBERS shall be those enrolled in a school of nursing and not currently licensed as nurses. Applicants for Student membership must provide the name of their nursing school and a copy of student ID. Student members shall receive all publications and notices but shall not vote, be eligible to hold office or serve on committees. IT IS MANDATORY THAT STUDENT MEMBERS JOIN A COMPONENT. After submitting your online application, please mail the name of your nursing school and a copy of your student ID to: ASPAN, 10 Melrose Avenue, Suite 110, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003.

AFFILIATE MEMBERS shall be any duly licensed health care professionals who have an interest in perianesthesia patient care. Affiliate members shall receive all publications and notices but shall not be eligible to hold office or serve on committees. Affiliate members are not required to join a component.

INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS shall be any duly licensed health care professionals who have an interest in perianesthesia patient care and reside outside of the United States and Bermuda. International members shall receive all publications and notices but shall not vote, be eligible to hold office or serve on committees. International members are not required to join a component

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Membership Benefits

PUBLICATIONS

• *Free to Members* The Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing -- published bi-monthly
• *Free to Members* Breathline --  newsletter published bi-monthly
• Standards of Perianesthesia Nursing Practice 2006-2008
• Pain & Comfort Resource Manual (2003)
• Competency Based Orientation Credentialing Program (2002)
• Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Competency Based Orientation Manual (2000)
• Redi-Ref ((2004)
• The Research Primer (2001)

EDUCATION

• Annual National Conference
• Seminars
• Co-Hosted Seminars
• Continuing Educational DVDs
• Scholarship Program
• Research Grants Program
• CE Articles in JOPAN & Online  

OTHER BENEFITS

§         Member discounts on all educational offerings and publications

§         Access to clinical practice consultation network via ASPAN’s Web site

§         Opportunity to join any of seven Specialty Practice Groups

§         Significant discounts for CPAN and CAPA examinations

§         Peer recognition awards programs

§         Legislative awareness

§         Career Center on Web site

§         Plus, much more!

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Annual Membership Rates

Active....................    $75.00
Affiliate................... $100.00

Retired...................    $55.00

International.......... $100.00

Student..................    $55.00

Active Retired and Student Member MUST join a component:

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