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The Australasian College of PeriAnaesthesia Nurses (ACPAN) was convened to promote the professional development of post anaesthesia and anaesthesia nurses through regular meetings, accredited education events, certification, university scholarships, standards and guidelines development, national conference events and publication of newsletters.

ACPAN liasies and consults with ANZCA and ASA to advocate and promote perianaesthesia nursing best practice through development of professional practice standards, guidelines, statements and training guidelines across Australia.

ACPAN collaborates with and supports national and international perianaesthesia nursing, medical and non-medical organisations to benchmark professional practice and training and to ensure its members have access to best practice trends.

 

 

 

Coming Events

ACPAN Professional Development

ACPAN Level 1

Anaesthesia Nurse Certification is Open.

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ACPAN Level 1

Post Anaesthesia Nurse Certification is Open.

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Clinical Fellowship

Clinical Fellowship is Open.

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ACPAN Endorsement and Accreditation

ACPAN is pleased to provide an Endorsement and Accreditation program for education providers who aim at enhancing the knowledge of perianaesthesia nurses, leading to improved health outcomes for the community and providing a national benchmark for the perianaesthesia nursing profession. 

ACPAN endorsement and accreditation establishes a national benchmark for the perianaesthesia nursing profession. This process helps nurses recognise that ACPAN endorsed and accredited education providers:

are evaluated against standards aligned with professional nursing and educational requirements.

meet the standards set by ACPAN.

support the education and professional development of perianaesthesia nurses.

For Anaesthesia and Post Anaesthesia Nurses

Vision

To be the recognised authority for excellence and leadership in perianaesthesia nursing care.

Mission

Support and promote safety and quality in evidence based practice and foster collaboration in the perianaesthesia community