Membership
In order to become a member of the VT/NH APAN (Association of Perianesthesia Nurses), you must first join ASPAN(American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses). There are five categories of membership. Membership is for 12 months-starting from date of activation. Categories are active, retired, student, affiliate and international. Active, retired and student categories MUST all join a component, eg(VT/NH APAN) as well as ASPAN.
There are two ways to join ASPAN:
- Online: In order to join ASPAN on line, you must first create an account on the website. If you were a previous member, or if you have had any business contacts with ASPAN in the past, there may already be an account in your name in the database. Please search for your name first to reactivate that account.
- By Mail: Print membership application available on the ASPAN website and mail in with payment.
Benefits of Membership
Publications:
- Free to members- "Journal of Perianethesia Nursing" published bi-monthly.
- Free to members- "Breathline"-available online, published bimonthly
- Free to members-"Quest" VT/NH newsletter, available online, published bi-anually
Education:
- Annual National Conference
- Bi-annual VT/NH APAN Conference
- Scholarship program from ASPAN and VT/NH APAN
- Discount Contact Hour programs available on ASPAN website
Other Benefits:
- Discounts on educational offerings and publications
- Significant discounts on CPAN and CAPA certifications
- Peer recognition Awards
- Legislative awareness
- Access to clinical practice consultation network via ASPAN's web site.
VT/NH APAN does not sell its member list to any third party or share your
personal and professional information with any other organization.