Membership Benefits

The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) represents the interests of 60,000 nurses in preanesthesia and postanesthesia care, ambulatory surgery, and pain management. Created by and for perianesthesia nurses, ASPAN provides unparalleled education, research, clinical practice expertise, and standards. You can join ASPAN by completing a printable application or by going online. ASPAN members can renew online.

EDUCATION

• All webcasts are free – over 120 hours
• All continuing education articles are free
• $74 off CPAN and CAPA certification exam fees
• Up to $245 off National Conference registration fee
• Major savings on additional education including
  • Seminars
  • On-Demand modules
  • ASPAN Select
• BSN, MSN and doctoral scholarships

Click here for online education in ASPAN Learn

         
PUBLICATIONS

• Free digital subscription to Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, a $177 value
• $120 off Perianesthesia Nursing Standards, Practice Recommendations, and Interpretive Statements
• Major discounts on other publications including our Competency Based Orientation series
• Breathline newsletter emailed to you 6x/year for free

          
COLLABORATION

• Clinical Practice Network
• Specialty Practice Groups
• Committees and Strategic Work Teams
• Network with Colleagues
• State membership and related benefits

           
ADVOCACY

• Governmental affairs
• Membership and marketing
• PeriAnesthesia Nurse Awareness Week (PANAW)
• Professional partnerships

           
OTHER BENEFITS

• Personal and professional advancement
• Scholarship/Award programs
  • BSN, MSN and doctoral scholarships
  • ASPAN National Conference
  • Humanitarian mission
  • CPAN/CAPA certification exam fees
• Research grants up to $10,000
• Member award programs
• Regular email updates
• Access to personal liability insurance at competitive rates
• MemberDeals ((special savings on travel, entertainment, retail and more for ASPAN members only)

           
Join ASPAN Online     •     ASPAN Membership Application Form

For additional information, please contact Doug Hanisch, Marketing and Communications Manager, at dhanisch@aspan.org or 877.737.9696, x. 215.