American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses (ASPAN)

National conference - The Society hosts an annual national conference in a different location each year. The conference is comprised of numerous educational workshops and meetings conducted over a four day period for The Nurses to obtain current education in their professional field. During this past year, The Society held an in person conference over a four day period that had 699 attendees. The Society recorded much of The education and sold it to Nurses until june of 2022.

Publications - The Society publishes The journal of Perianesthesia Nurses, a bimonthly professional magazine for The Society members to update them on scientific advancements, research findings and clinical practices in The Perianesthesia nursing field. It is The premier journal for Nurses in The care of patients undergoing procedures requiring sedation, analgesia and anesthesia. Also published is "breathline", a bimonthly newsletter which keeps members current on organizational initiatives and activities. Also, The professional standards for Perianesthesia Nurses is updated and published by The Society on a biennial basis. The Society has 12,358 members.

Education - The Society is The premier producer and provider of education for The Perianesthesia nurse. The topics of education include programs from post-op nausea and vomiting, certification preparation courses, how to be effective leaders, to concepts for The treatment of post-op pain. This education is offered in numerous locations across The u.s. and is in coordination with The American Nurses credentialing center and provides contact hours for Nurses continuing education requirements and certification.