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2013 Advocacy Award Winner The winner of ABPANC’s 2013 Advocacy Award, for promoting excellence in perianesthesia nursing and exemplifying leadership as a patient advocate, is Peggy Running, BSN, RN, CPAN®, CAPA®, a charge nurse in the PACU at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, Minnesota. Running was recognized at ASPAN Annual Conference for her valuable contributions in promoting and practicing quality patient care in perianesthesia nursing.

Running received a framed certificate, the Lladro Statue of a nurse, and a scholarship to cover her next recertification fee. ABPANC awarded Running’s unit with a check for $350 to be used for certification fees, continuing education fees, books or study guides. Virginia Maruish, MSN, RN, CPAN, CAPA, nominated Running for the award and received a $100 cash award for her nomination. Read her complete story online at www.cpancapa.org > News > Awards.

22 Components Receive Shining Star Award A record number of Components received the 2013 Shining Star Award for their role in supporting and encouraging CPAN® and CAPA® certification. Some of the criteria used to determine this award include the availability of scholarships for educational programs, contact hours, at least one Certification Coach per component, and 25% certified membership.

CPAN® / CAPA® Certification is Growing! Nursing Certification is becoming more important and our numbers are growing. There are a total of 10,455 CPAN and CAPA certified nurses this year, representing an overall growth of more than 7 percent.

• 6,412 CPAN certified nurses

• 4,053 CAPA certified nurses

• 462 CPAN and CAPA dual certified nurses

Our Spring examination was the largest ever with 1,226 candidates registered.

AWARD WINNERS

ABPANC Elects Two Board MembersLaura Williams, MSN, CPAN and Maria “Zoni” Gazy, MSN, RN, CAPA have been elected to the ABPANC Board of Directors and will begin serving a two-year term effective July 1, 2013.

Laura Williams, elected to her second term, was instrumental in developing new coaching resources and study lesson plans for certification. She is a Clinical Nurse Specialist at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

Maria “Zoni” Gazy was elected to her first term on the ABPANC Board. Zoni is a Unit Director at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA, and has been a member of the ABPANC Item Writing Review Committee since 2009.

New Exam Construction Committee Co-ChairBeverly Harrelson, MSN, RN, CPAN, who works as a CNS at Moses Cone Health System in Danvale, VA, has been elected to serve as the Exam Construction Committee (ECC) Co-Chair, representing CPAN nurses. This is a very important role, key to the development of certification examinations that meet ABSNC accreditation standards. Beverly’s term will commence July 1, 2013.

Peggy Running (left) receives the 2013 ABPANC Advocacy Award from ABPANC President Deirdre Gage Cronin (right).

Arizona – AzPANA*California – PANACChesapeake Bay – CBSPANFlorida – FLASPAN*Georgia – GAPANIllinois – ILSPANIndiana – INSPANLouisiana – LAPAN

Maine – MESPAN*Massachusetts – MASPAN*Missouri-Kansas – MO KAN PANANebraska – NAPANNew York – NYSPANANew Mexico – PANANMNorth Carolina – NCAPANNorthwest – NPANA*

Pennsylvania – PAPANRocky Mountain – RMPANASouth Carolina – SCAPANTennessee – TSPANTexas – TAPANWisconsin – WISPAN

* 5-time Award Recipient

IN THE NEWS:

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New “Nursing Passion in Action” Award ABPANC is introducing a new unit-level award to recognize CPAN and CAPA certified nurses who go beyond their normal job responsibilities to provide outstanding patient care. This award is designed for perianesthesia nurse managers to use in their unit and reward “Nursing Passion in Action” with a card to be posted in the unit, plus a chance to win a $25 gift certificate.

ABPANC is providing a poster and 12 award cards to every hospital and surgical center in our records. We hope that each participating hospital will select one CPAN or CAPA nurse each month and fax a copy of the award to us so the recipient can be entered into the drawing for $25 gift certificates. Each month ABPANC will randomly select 10 winners to receive $25 to be used at the CPAN/CAPA online store.

If you’d like to make sure your organization receives a packet of awards, please email the following information to Zelda Williams, zwilliams@proexam.org:

• Nurse Manager Name• Unit• Organization Name • Address

Coming Soon Watch for a new “9-Minute Mentor” video series coming to our website. ABPANC will be offering a professional education video series to help prepare certified nurses for leadership positions within committees and professional organizations. These 31 videos, approximately nine minutes each, explore the landscape of board responsibilities and committee leadership. They are available at no charge for any CPAN or CAPA certified perianesthesia nurse.

ABPANC will be introducing a new Scholarship Program in mid-June that will provide a significant number of scholarships for certification and recertification fees to qualified candidates. Watch for details coming soon.

STUDY TOOLS

The Buy One Get One Free Practice Exam program has been extended. Online Practice Exams (www.cpancapa.org > Certification) are available for CPAN and/or CAPA certification. There are virtually an unlimited number of 50 question practice exams available. Get two practice exam for $35. Contact hours may also be earned.

New 12-week Study Plan is Available Online This comprehensive 12-week study plan organizes subject matter into topics that can

be reviewed in approximately four hours per week. This free guide is ideal for Coaches, small groups or your own personal study plan. Download your copy at: www.cpancapa.org > Certification > Exam Preparation > CPAN/CAPA 12-Week Study Plan

Did you know there are 104 Coaches in 26 states? For information about finding a Certification Coach or forming study groups, contact zwilliams@proexam.org

FAQ's, found under the Certification section of the ABPANC website, answer questions concerning taking the exams on computer.

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LESSON PLAN

Tasks Addressing

PeriAnesthesia Patient Needs

Time Frame Topic Knowledge Required to Meet Patient Needs

Physiological Needs

• Pre-test using ABPANC practice exam. • Discussion after with group and review plans for

next meeting.

• Respiratory system • Cardiovascular/peripheral vascular/ hematological

systems

• Nursing Process • Evidence-based practice • Anatomy and physiology of body systems • Growth and development • Pathophysiology • Normal and abnormal diagnostic values • Acceptable deviations from normal physiologic

states • Co-morbidities/potential complications • Physical assessment techniques • ACLS/PALS • Airway Management • Vital signs/hemodynamic monitoring • Fluid and electrolyte management • Thermoregulation • Pain assessment and management (psychological,

physiological, medical) • Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and

post discharge nausea and vomiting (PDNV) assessment and management.

• Pharmacodynamics/pharmacokinetics • Pharmacological interventions • Anesthesia techniques (general, regional,

moderate sedation, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC).

• Total Intravenous Anesthesia (TIVA) • Anesthetic and reversal agents • Surgical and procedural interventions • Normal and abnormal physical response to

surgery/procedure/anesthesia • Alternative and adjunctive treatment modalities

• Neurological system • Gastrointestinal system • Renal system • Integumentary system • Genitourological and reproductive systems • Musculoskeletal System • Endocrine system • Fluids and electrolytes • Maintenance of Normothermia • Physiological comfort (including but not limited to

relief of pain, shivering nausea/vomiting, temperature control and positioning).

• Therapeutic environment (including but not limited to minimal interruption of normal regimen, preemptive interventions).

• Anesthesia • Malignant Hyperthermia • ASPAN Standards

Week 12 Hours

Week 24 Hours

Week 34 HoursWeek 44 HoursWeek 54 HoursWeek 64 Hours

Week 84 Hours

Week 74 Hours

New Cyber Writer Program ABPANC is expanding its efforts to write high quality exam questions for the CPAN and CAPA exams, and you have an opportunity to participate:

• Earn free contact hours from home.

• Contribute to the development of a nationally recognized certification program.

• Write multiple-choice exam questions for possible use on the CPAN or CAPA exams.

• Online training provided.

Cyber Writers receive two contact hours for each question submitted, and can earn up to 60 contact hours in a 3-year recertification period. If you would like to learn more about Cyber Writing please contact Vita Greco at vgreco@proexam.org.

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Registration Window – Online July 15 – September 9

Examination Administration Window October 7 – November 16

Period for Scheduling Exam Appt. with Prometric

Upon receipt of your ATT letter through November 14

Deadline for Rescheduling or Cancelling Appt. with Prometric

• 31 calendar days before scheduled test date - no charge.

• 3-30 calendar days before scheduled test date - $62.50.

• Less than 3 days - $66.24

The recertification process is done completely online. Those individuals due for recertification should read the Recertification Handbook (www.cpancapa.org > Recertification). Instructions will be provided in the First Renewal Notice, sent to certificants in July for the Fall recertification cycle.

• Certificants can create a user account anytime by visiting the ABPANC website and clicking the Create User Account link found on the Home Page under Recertification.

• Certificants can log in and track their contact hours in the new electronic filing cabinet, update their contact information, receive emails from ABPANC, and complete the recertification process.

• Certificants can enter their contact hours as they earn them by visiting the ABPANC website and clicking the Continual Learning Log link found on the Recertification page.

Tip: At the time of your recertification, after you complete the Continual Learning Online Log, if you wish to keep a copy, please print the document for your files. Once you successfully recertify, the Log is erased so that you can start a new one.

It’s not too early to begin planning for certification and recertification exams this Fall. Encourage your colleagues to join over 10,000 perianesthesia nurses who have become certified and increase their own personal knowledge and skills for patient care, while enhancing the awareness and respect of perianesthesia nursing.

The Fall 2013 Examination schedule is set with the following dates:

www.Prometric.com/abpanc is your contact for the most up to date certification exam locations.

Certification Information

Recertification Information

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Visit Our New Online Store We've added seven new items to our online store with CPAN and CAPA logos. We have T-shirts, travel mugs, tote bags, badge holders, pens and much, much more. Share your pride and enjoy these quality products at great prices. Visit the store at www.cpancapa.org > Resources > CPAN, CAPA Store.

Earn Free Contact Hours Interested in becoming a Certification Coach? We have all the support materials you need to lead a small group of certification candidates as you help them prepare for a CPAN and/or CAPA certification exam. Volunteer Coaches earn three contact hours for each participant coached up to a maximum of 60 contact hours during the Coach's three year period of certification.

Contact Zelda Williams for more details – zwilliams@proexam.org.

GET INVOLVED!The 2013-2014 ABPANC Board of Directors (effective July 1, 2013)

Deirdre Gage Cronin, BSN, CPAN, CAPA, President

Linda Lakdawala, DNP, RN, CPAN, President-Elect

Kathy Paskewitz, RN, CPAN, Immediate Past President

Annette Brancati, RN, CPAN, Secretary/Treasurer

Patricia Bouchard, RN, CAPA

Paulette Corbin, Public Member

Maria "Zoni" Gazy, MSN, RN, CAPA

Anthony Pridemore, BSN, RN, CPAN

Laura Williams, MSN, RN, CPAN

Twilla Shrout, BSN, MBA, RN, CPAN, CAPA, ASPAN President and Ex-Officio Member of ABPANC Board

Bonnie Niebuhr, MS, RN, CAE, ABPANC Chief Executive Officer and Ex-Officio Member of ABPANC Board

800-6ABPANC

abpanc@proexam.org

www.cpancapa.org

Thank You for Your Continuing Support of

American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification, Inc.

CPAN® and CAPA® Certification:Nursing Passion in Action ®

Your ABPANC Board Representative(s)ABPANC Board representatives welcome the opportunity to attend your annual component meetings. You may contact your representative(s) as noted below.

Region One: Annette Brancati abrancati@att.netRegion Two: Tony Pridemore tonypridemore@hotmail.com

Laura Williams lbw1964@me.com Zoni Gazy zoni.gazy@yahoo.com

Region Three: Kathy Paskewitz mpaskewi@earthlink.netRegion Four: Pat Bouchard patricia.bouchard@comcast.net Region Five: Tony Pridemore tonypridemore@hotmail.com

Laura Williams lbw1964@me.com

ABNS Leader’s Legacy AwardCongratulations to Mary Kathryn Paskewitz, RN, CPAN, for receiving the ABNS (American Board of Nursing Specialties) Leader’s Legacy Award in recognition for her years of leadership and contributions to perianesthesia nursing certification.