Annual awards, new partnership advance paranesthesia nursing

Editor's Note

Inspired by a leader in the postanesthesia care department (PACU)? Here’s a chance to provide well-deserved recognition from the entire perioperative community. If you’re a member of the American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification, Inc. (ABPANC), we have something for you as well: exclusive discounts to attend OR Manager Conference (ORMC) October 28-30 in Las Vegas.

The discount is thanks to a new educational partnership between OR Manager and APBANC. At ORMC, members can expect to find a specialized educational track and poster research presentations that focus on specific needs of leaders in perianesthesia care. ORMC is also the site of the OR Manager awards ceremony, where we will honor an exceptional PACU leader who has made remarkable contributions to advance post-operative care and improve quality outcomes for postsurgical patients.  Nominations for PACU Manager of the Year—as well as our other two annual awards, OR Manager of the Year and ASC Leader of the Year—are open through July 19.

In addition to conference discounts, the OR Manager/ABPANC collaboration aims to provide articles and webinars focused on best practices, innovative techniques, and the latest research in perianesthesia nursing. Additionally, ABPANC will offer resources and guidance for nurses seeking to earn their Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) or Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA), helping perianesthesia nurses enhance their skills and advance their careers.

For more information about the CPAN or CAPA credentials, visit www.cpancapa.org. To learn more about OR Manager and the OR Manager Conference, visit www.ormanager.com or www.ormanagerconference.com.