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Objectives of the National PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association of Canada
- To promote education and research
- To share knowledge and issues about matters relating to our speciality
- To encourage awareness of perianesthesia nurses as part of the Health Care Community
- To network with other national groups such as the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) and the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society (CAS)
NAPANc Goals for 2008-9:
- To establish membership throughout the provinces and territories
- To develop and establish Standards of PeriAnesthesia Practice (completed, 2008)
- To develop certification for our speciality
- To be eligible for participation in the development of the Anesthesia Assistant program
1. Membership is constantly being increased through recruitment at the provincial level. All members of the provincial associations are automatically members of the National Association. The goal of increasing membership remains constant and ongoing.
2. The Standards Committee of NAPANc has successfully completed the First Edition of the Standards for PeriAnesthesia Practice in 2008. The Standards Committee continues to add to and revise these standards on an ongoing basis.
3. The next step in development of certification for our specialty is the translation of the Standards for PeriAnesthesia Practice into French. This work is in progress.
4. The President, on behalf of the Board of Directors, is involved in conversations and planning with the Canadian Nurses Association and the Canadian Anesthesia Society regarding content of cirriculum for the education of Anesthesia Assistants across the country.
The NAPANc goals are reviewed on an annual basis and evolve over time. Please continue to watch this website for updates.
The Board of Directors, NAPANc, 2008.
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