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TSPAN
TENNESSEE SOCIETY OF
PERIANESTHESIA NURSES

TSPAN

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Department of Nursing Education and Development

and

The Tennessee Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses

Present the

FALL FLING

September 25, 2010

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
1211 21st Avenue South

Nashville, TN 37232

(Light Hall, Room 202)
Click on Fall Conference tab for complete information

TSPAN NEEDS YOUR HELP!
TSPAN needs you. Service on the board of directors has many benefits, most important the ability to drive practice and determine the future for perianesthesia nurses across the state. Representation is needed from all facilities in Tennessee. All of you have important ideas and talents that need to be shared with your colleagues. There is no better time than now to become involved in your specialty. Click here to read more...

Tennessee Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses - TSPAN, founded in 1983, is a component of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) serving Tennessee nurses practicing in all phases of preanesthesia and post anesthesia care, ambulatory surgery and pain management.

TSPAN MISSION STATEMENT
The Tennessee Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses exists to promote quality and cost effective care for patients, families, and the community through public and professional education, research, and standards of practice.

American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
Summer/Fall 2010 Seminar Series
Perianesthesia Certification Review
Presented by:
Linda Ziolkowski, MSN, RN, CPAN

Date: Saturday, October 23, 2010
Time: 7:30 AM Registration
AM Coffee/tea service – Lunch is on your own
Program Time: 8:00 AM – 4:55 PM
Location: Knoxville Marriott
500 Hill Avenue SE
Knoxville, TN 37915
(865) 637-1234 or (800) 836-8031 for reservations
www.marriott.com

Topics Include:
Mechanics of the Exams Review of Anesthesia Examining the ASPAN Standards
Special Populations: Pediatric, Geriatric and Pregnant Patients
Critical Thinking in Clinical Practice and Certification Testing
Test Taking Prep: Setting Yourself Up for Success

Target Audience:
Perianesthesia nurses who are assessing their readiness for certification examinations, or preparing for certification examinations, or those who want an overall review of their practice.

Purpose/Goal:
To provide the ambulatory and perianesthesia nurse with content to stimulate critical thinking to prepare for either the CAPA or CPAN certification examinations.

Overall Program Objectives:
1. Review key topics essential for preparation for both perianesthesia certification exams
2. Discuss critical thinking and exam taking techniques

7.25 Contact Hours

The Registration Form is on the back of this page, please photocopy and pass along to other interested colleagues.

American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Accreditation does not imply that ASPAN or ANCC approves or endorses any product included in the activity. Provider numbers: Alabama #ABNP0074, California #CEP5197, Florida #50-114.

ASPAN the Leader in Perianesthesia Education