American Society of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses

The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) represents the interests of 60,000 nurses who specialize in preanesthesia and postanesthesia care, ambulatory surgery, and pain management. ASPAN provides its members with the latest in perianesthesia education, research, clinical practice expertise, standards and advocacy.

ASPAN's Core Purpose

To empower and advance the unique specialty of perianesthesia nursing.