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Candidate for Director for Clinical Practice
Lori Erni, BSN, RN, CCRN, CPAN

Professional Experience:

Lori has been a nurse for 40 years, 23 of them in the PACU. She has worked in all phases of care, but mostly in the Phase 1 area. Lori is currently working in a Phase 1 PACU after traveling as a PACU for over 6 years across the United States. Lori served on the NPANA board for 5 years. As a staff nurse, Lori is a relief charge nurse, preceptor, mentor and unit council chair. She has helped develop standard work policies for narcotic stewardship. She has also assisted in developing a POUR policy as a travel nurse. In her term as Director for Clinical Practice, Lori guided the updating of the frequently asked questions on the ASPAN website. She also has presented at a regional conference, PDI and the ASPAN national conference. Lori has submitted articles to Breathline and contributed to the current certification review book. 

Membership and Organizational Affiliations:

ASPAN, NPANA, AACN, ANA, Salem Nurse Honor Guard

After reviewing ASPAN’s Strategic Plan and our Compelling Vision, describe your vision as a national leader to keep the organization current and relevant in the existing healthcare environment to meet the needs of the membership.  How will you assure ASPAN is strategically positioned to accomplish our goals and objectives?

As an ASPAN member, bedside nurse, and board representative, it is imperative that the organization continues to evolve and empower its members with the knowledge and resources to best serve our patients and their families in their most vulnerable time. I share my knowledge gained through ASPAN and mentor my fellow nurses. It is my vision that ASPAN continues to provide the resources and guidelines to its members, fostering professional growth while developing relationships and inspiring members. I aspire to continue to uphold the ASPAN core values both personally and professionally. This is to encourage and promote the art of perianesthesia nursing to ensure high quality, evidenced based care. This will affect the higher values through courage, advocacy, respect, excellence and service. My vision for ASPAN is to empower our members through accessible guidelines and collaborative networks, ensuring we are strategically positioned to adapt to the evolving healthcare landscape.

~ Curriculum Vitae:  Lori Erni