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 8.22.2013
CBSPAN Clinical Excellence Award guidelines-2015
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Posted 3.21.2014
March 2014
March brings much excitement to CBSPAN. With this in mind, March 19 is National Certified Nurses Day. I want to congratulate all 422 certified nurses within CBSPAN.
Perianesthesia nursing certification is a confirmation of commitment to professional excellence. It informs those around you that you are interested in building an evidence-based relationship to nursing practice that goes beyond your day-to-day job. It attests to a devotion of ever increasing knowledge and a passion for the delivery of highest quality care. It speaks to our vision for the future of the nursing profession.
As healthcare has become more complex, it has become increasingly vital to assure the public that healthcare professionals are competent. RN licensure measures entry-level competence. Certification validates specialty practice knowledge, experience and clinical judgment.
CBSPAN is committed to promoting certification through mentoring and providing educational seminars throughout our component.
Lastly, this is a great time to celebrate your accomplishments and your contributions towards the advancement of Perianesthesia Nursing. As CBSPAN’s president, I want to thank you for your commitment to professional excellence.
Nickcole D. Price, BSN, RN, CPAN, CAPA
CBSPAN President 2013-2015
Updated 3.8.14
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!
Updated 3.31.14
Spring 2014 CBSPANNER Newsletter now available: CBSPANNER Spring 2014 Updated 3.1.14
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 ->
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 ->
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 Western District will be hosting its Spring Seminar on Saturday, March 22, 2014 in Hagerstown at the Robinwood Professional Center. Two ANCC continuing education credits will be awarded to participants. We have 3 speakers who will educate us on etCO2 monitoring, special populations, and self-care strategies. In addition we will be holding a 50/50 raffle and light refreshments will be available. Take a drive into scenic Western Maryland, and get CEs for free! This is our first meeting since renewing the Western Maryland District. Our Maryland counties include...Learn more ->