Abstract
ASPAN’S ESSENTIAL PURPOSE is to advance the unique specialty of perianesthesia nursing. The society’s core values are building integrity, modeling respect, honoring diversity, promoting stewardship, providing mentorship, cultivating passion, supporting community, staying vigilant to safety and standards, and upholding excellence. 1 American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses2015-2017 Perianesthesia Nursing Standards, Practice Recommendations and Interpretive Statements. ASPAN, Cherry Hill, NJ2015: 4 Google Scholar These values have been consistently explored and promoted by ASPAN’s past presidents in their themes. For example, Sue Fossum inspired us to be advocates and the voice for our patients. Meg Beturne honored diversity by “touching the world that touches us.” Chris Price encouraged us to be “beacons of change” with a focus on our future. Terry Clifford planted seeds of knowledge in order to grow roots of transformation. Twilla Shrout invited us to deal with challenges and win with purpose, power, and practice. Armi D. Holcomb, BSN, RN, CPAN, is a staff RN II and relief charge nurse, Children's Mercy Hospital – South Campus, Overland Park, KS, and President of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses, 2015-2016
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