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Leadership in Action - Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow
Ronda Dyer MSN BSPA RN CPAN CAPA FASPAN
President
Every day we have the opportunity to learn, grow, and change to be better prepared for the future. As an organization, ASPAN is continually evaluating what is working well, what can be improved with new or innovative processes, and what new needs are developing in our specialty.
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Practice Exchange: Question of the Month
This month’s featured question is: “What is a stable airway?” Visit our website to read the expert response and explore additional FAQs from the Clinical Practice Committee.
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National Conference Award Recipients
More than 1,200 attendees came together for this year’s National Conference in San Francisco, where ASPAN recognized recipients of several prestigious awards, including the President’s Award, Ina Pipkin ASPAN Past Presidents’ Distinguished Service Award, Award for Outstanding Achievement, Excellence in Clinical Practice Award, ASPAN Above & Beyond Service Recognition Awards, Fellow of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (FASPAN), Gold Leaf Component of the Year Award, and the JoPAN Mary Hanna Awards.
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Newly Elected Board of Directors
Congratulations to ASPAN’s newly elected Board members: Sarah Cartwright, Vice President/President-Elect; Chris Buck, Secretary; Lori Erni, Director for Clinical Practice; Toni Zito, Director for Education; Lynette Alcorn, Regional Director, Region 2; and Stephanie Johnson, Regional Director, Region 4. They join a dedicated team of passionate leaders committed to advancing ASPAN’s mission and helping shape the organization’s future through innovation and growth.
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ASPAN's Legacy for Life
ASPAN’s Legacy for Life program continues to support the future of perianesthesia nursing through meaningful contributions that advance education, research, clinical practice, and standards. Congratulations to the newest Legacy for Life members announced at our 2026 conference: Janice Hamouz-Fultz, Jacque Crosson, Shay Glevy, Kim Godfrey (deceased), Jo Rhodes, MNDAKSPAN, and AzPANA.
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ASPAN Scholarships Now Available
The ASPAN Scholarship/Award Program recognizes dedicated members through a competitive point-based system with minimum eligibility requirements. Applicants must demonstrate active involvement in ASPAN and component activities, submit standard application materials, including recommendations, a personal statement, and financial need, and maintain Active Category membership for two continuous years prior to the July 1, 2026 application deadline.
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