ASPAAN was formed with the idea of providing continuing education, research and professional development opportunities for nurses in the specialty of Anaesthesia and PACU nursing.

Study days, combined group seminars and conferences have all contributed to furthering education and providing the networking opportunities so important in this area.

All of these events contribute to the ideals of the group and therefore to optimal patient care.

With all of this in mind, the committee is keen to encourage members to make use of grants available through ASPAAN. An education and research fund has been established and the ASPAAN committee extends to members an invitation to apply for these grants.

Click here to download the application form.

We would like to see an enthusiastic response to the research challenge. There must be a lot of questions out there, and you may be able to solve some problems or at least give us your educated (and well researched) opinion.

The research sample may be small and could be undertaken in your own workplace, or could be on a grander scale and involve other departments.

We would like to be able to fill the newsletter with research papers from Anaesthesia and PACU nurses and welcome correspondence from all interested parties.