Reminder: Scholarship applications for ASPAN National Conference are due January 31, 2015!!!
For application, click on link: CBSPAN Scholarship Application
Updated 1.25.2015
CBSPAN
Chesapeake Bay Society of Perianesthesia Nurses
CBSPAN 2nd Annual PeriAnesthesia Awareness Week Seminar
Positioning Yourself for Nursing in the 21st Century: Process Improvement, Advocacy and Ethics in Perianesthesia Nursing
Saturday, February 7, 2015 7:30am to 4:00 pm Holy Cross Hospital, 1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD Cost $40
For more information and/or to print the flyer, please click here
CBSPAN 2nd Annual Perianesthesia Nurse Awareness Week Seminar Registration
Positioning Yourself for Nursing in the 21st Century
Process Improvement, Advocacy, and Ethics in Perianesthesia Nursing
Purpose: The change is healthcare is very evident and the specialty of perianesthesia nursing is not excluded from the impact of change. The purpose of this seminar is to equip the perianesthesia nurse to navigate the impact of today’s complex of healthcare challenges while providing safe, competent, and compassion care to our vulnerable patients.
ASPAN Seminar
Refreshing Your Perianesthesia Practice
Saturday, March 7, 2015 7:30am-4:45pm
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, Birch-Sycamore Room
9901 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
Click here for further information and conference flyer
Welcome to CBSPAN.org
The Chesapeake Bay Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (CBSPAN) promotes quality and cost effective care for patients, their families, and the community through public and professional education, research and standards of care. The CBSPAN leadership is dedicated to promoting perianesthesia certification for our members and is committed to providing educational programs for our members.
Updated 1.25.15
President’s Message
Fifteen years ago, I had the opportunity to explore an exciting unit known as the PACU. My mentor took me under her wing and guided me through my transition. I enjoyed what I did. I felt I had found my niche in nursing. Each day brought a new challenge and I was ready. However, I wanted more. My mentor spoke of CBSPAN DC Chapter. So I decided to attend a District meeting held at one of the local hospitals. I had so much fun networking and creating new friendships. I later joined CBSPAN.
Finding purpose in your profession may start with volunteering. Maybe you can become involved in your workplace by joining a committee or council that advocates for patients, nurses or standards of care. Then get involved outside your facility. Attend a District or ASPAN held meeting. Stay open for new opportunities and in doing so, enjoy the camaraderie of nurses who share similar fervor for perianesthesia nursing.
Nikki Price, CBSPAN President
Updated 10.27.2014
The 2014-2015 Strategic Plan is Here!
The Component Committee has worked long and hard and has finalized a 2013-2014 strategic plan for CBSPAN. Follow the link below to review the plan!
CBSPAN Strategic Plan 2014-2015
Updated 3.31.14
CBSPANNER Newsletter
Winter 2014 CBSPANNER Newsletter now available: CBSPANNER Winter 2014 Updated 12.1.14
Baltimore District
Welcome from the Baltimore District Chapter of CBSPAN. Our goal is to provide opportunities for our members to network, share ideas, celebrate successes, as well as educate our members on issues effecting perianesthesia nursing. This year one of our goals was to promote CPAN/CAPA certification by offering a study group. Despite the challenges of the snow and ice this winter, Tanya and I have had a lot of fun encouraging, educating and promoting certification. Our monthly meetings will continue with the exception of April, July and August, so be sure to visit the Baltimore District calendar for information on future... Learn more ->
D.C. District
Springtime in Washington, DC is refreshing, exciting and really welcomed this year. I think the entire East Coast is ready for spring! We are ready to enjoy the wonderful sites that Washington, DC has to offer such as the National Mall, the Smithsonian, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument and of course the celebrated Cherry Blossoms. In the midst of all of this beauty and splendor, the DC District and the Maryland Suburbs are embedded with stupendous hospitals filled with excellent perianesthesia nurses. Twenty four hours a day, seven days a week, ice or snow, rain or shine; the perianestheisa nurse is prepared... Learn more ->
Eastern Shore District
Welcome to the Eastern Shore District (ESD) of the Chesapeake Bay Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses! The ESD is comprised of the nine counties of the eastern shore of Maryland; Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, and Worcester and the three counties of the state of Delaware; New Castle, Kent, and Sussex. Together, all of these counties cover a large geographical area.
The Eastern Shore District of Chesapeake Bay Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses is dedicated to ensuring safe patient care...Learn more ->
Western MD District
The Western Maryland District of CBSPAN is excited to once again be offering programs and supporting perianesthesia nurses in our area. We recently held a well attended half-day seminar to launch our comeback. It is our hope to generate a platform for perianesthesia nurses to stay informed of the latest trends in our practice, to provide networking opportunities, and to encourage continuing adult learning to ensure we provide the highest quality care to our surgical patients. Although we are in the “beginning” stages of our District, we are passionate about our specialty practice and hope to become a strong District in our component...Learn more ->