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ASPAN Region 1 News
Region 1 Update
10/7/25
Greetings AzPANA!
The summer has flown by, and I can hardly believe fall is here. Our fall CAPA/CPAN certification study group launched at the end of July with 38 participants and 13 dedicated leader volunteers throughout Region 1. We will wrap up the end of October, with hopefully several new CAPA/CPAN nurses. I’m thrilled to share that all five ASPAN regions are now offering free certification study groups! This wouldn’t be possible without the time, energy, and passion of our incredible volunteers.
What’s happening around Region 1:
· RMPANA: Retreat in the Rockies – Breckenridge, CO | September 20 (Hybrid)
· NPANA: Fall Conference – Boise, ID | September 27–28 (Hybrid)
· NevPANA: Fall Conference – Reno, NV | September 27 (Hybrid)
· PANAC: Fall Hybrid Seminar & Annual Meeting – Lake Tahoe, NV | October 18–19 (Hybrid)
· HIPAN: Annual Conference – Honolulu, HI | November 1 (In-person)
It has shaped up to be a busy and exciting fall for Region 1! I have had the honor to speak at the RMPANA, NPANA, and the upcoming HIPAN fall conferences. I also traveled to the ASPAN National Office in Cherry Hill, NJ for a strategic planning meeting, visiting our amazing National Office staff, and meeting our new CEO, Pete Pomilio. Important, forward-focused work is underway to ensure ASPAN’s long-term sustainability.
Mark your calendars for the Perianesthesia Development Institute (PDI) on November 8–9 in Louisville, KY. This year’s program promises to be impactful, engaging, and highly valuable for both component leaders and members alike.
Wishing you a beautiful fall, and I look forward to connecting with many of you soon at your winter conference in January!
Chanda Hassemer, MS, BSN, RN, CPAN, CAPA, CPN
2025–2027 ASPAN Region 1 Director