Region 5 Director: Quarterly Article from Nikki Price

Greetings!

I had an amazing time meeting all of you at the National Conference in Orlando, Florida. It was a great opportunity being able to connect with nurses from all over the country. I was especially happy to see new members joining us at the conference. Big shoutout to all the nurse faculty and poster presenters. Your hard work and dedication to bringing Evidence-Based Practice and Research to the forefront did not go unnoticed. Great job!

Also, another great perk about attending the National Conference is that you'll have access to 54 recorded sessions via online and on-demand. These sessions will be available in ASPAN Learn from June 24 through October 29, 2024. The sessions total 67.5 contact hours. Thus, don't forget to complete your evaluation after finishing all your sessions!!

ASPAN Closing Ceremonies

During the closing ceremony, ASPAN inducted their 2024 Board of Directors. They include President Lori Silva, Vice-President/President-Elect Ursula Mellinger, Secretary

Sarah Cartwright, Treasurer Teri Baughman, Immediate Past President Alphonzo Baker, Regional Director, Region One Ronda Dyer, Regional Director, Region Two

Linda Allyn, Regional Director, Region Three Marlene Nahavandi, Regional Director, Region Four Stephanie Johnson, Regional Director Region 5 Nickcole Price, Director for Clinical Inquiry Amy Berardinelli, Director for Clinical Practice Lori Erni, Director for Education Antoinette Zito, ASPAN Chief Executive Officer Kevin Dill.

ASPAN Teams Up with The American Nurses Association

Did you know? ASPAN is joining forces with The American Nurses Association (ANA)! ANA is a super important organization that represents 4 million registered nurses in the country. ANA is at the forefront of improving the quality of health care for all. We look forward to the next steps with this collaboration.

Save the Date

Perianesthesia Development Institute (PDI) will be held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma during November 8th and 9th 2024.

Also, remember to sign up for ASPAN insights, a webinar that take place every 4th Monday of the month in the evening. It’s a great opportunity to stay informed about the latest information that can help our components thrive. You don’t want to miss out on this.

Region 5 Virtual Certification Group

I am thrilled to share some exciting news with you all! Our region will be offering a virtual certification group to help nurses become certified through a 12-week study plan. Certification is crucial for our profession, and this initiative presents a fantastic opportunity to support our future certified nurses. Please keep an eye out for more details coming soon. Stay tuned!

In closing, I am thrilled to continue as your Region 5 director. I look forward to collaborating with you and keeping you informed about updates from the National Office as well as educational and social offerings throughout our region. Let’s embark on this journey together and support each other as we move Region 5 forward.

Best regards

Nikki