ASPAAN was formed with the idea of providing continuing education, research and professional development for nurses, in the specialty of Anaesthesia and PACU nursing. Study days, combined group seminars and conferences all contribute to to further education and provide the networking opportunities so vital in this dynamic area.

With all 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 estabilished and the ASPAAN committee extends to members an invitation to apply for these grants.

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.