OSPAN Oklahoma Society of
PeriAnesthesia Nurses
WWW.OSPAN.ORG
Progress in Process
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Board Members 2
OSPAN News 3
OSPAN Winter
Conference
4,5
OSPAN Spring
Conference
6,7
ASPAN National
Conference
8
CPAN/CAPA 9
Region 2 Director 10
Inside this issue:
President’s Message By Tracy Galyon
Vital Signs—Oklahoma
January 2019 Volume 4, Issue 1
14,15
Willingness to
Participate
Tulsa
What is your passion? Have you found it? Do you know what passion means?
Merriam-Webster defines passion as a strong liking or desire for or devotion to some
activity, object, or concept. So, what does that mean for us as nurses?
I became an RN because I always wanted to be a nurse. From a very young age,
when people asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, my answer was always a nurse. I
didn’t know why – I just wanted to be a nurse! It took a lot of years to know my why. I had a
desire to care for others, I love the ever-changing modalities of my profession and I eventually
discovered my passion within the nursing profession and that was in the Perianesthesia
environment.
How do I define passion? It is the desire to get up and go to work to support my
passion, provide the best possible care that feeds my passion, to hear a heart-felt thank you
from my patients that validates my passion, and to genuinely thank my patients for allowing
me to care for them, and to go home at the end of the day knowing I lived my passion.
How to you find your passion? There are hundreds of resources that will help you
find your passion but, the best resource is you. Search within yourself and be honest – the
most important question to ask yourself is “are you happy?” If not, find your “happy” and
your passion will follow – then continue to develop your passion by learning and growing.
Do not get comfortable in your passion but grow your passion by seeking new avenues and
opportunities, help others to learn and grow but, mostly be happy!
With that being said – I love PACU nursing and I have discovered the opportunities
for growth within my professional organization and within myself. I have my passion and it
continues to grow and develop daily. I look forward to going to work each day knowing I can
make a difference.
Tracy Galyon, BSN, RN, CPAN
President’s Message 1
Nurse Humor 11
12,13
Meet your OSPAN Board Members (OSPAN website has full bios)
Volume 4, Issue 1 Page 2
Toni Strickland, BSN, RN, CPAN
OSPAN Director at Large
Tracy Gaylon, BSN, RN, CPAN
OSPAN President
We have several board member positions open with the elections at the Spring Conference
in March. Please consider joining this wonderful organization!
Visit: OSPAN website: www. OSPAN.org and fill out the Willingness to Serve Form.
Janice Hamouz-Fultz, BSN, RN
OSPAN President Elect/Editor
Cathy Tellone, MSN, RN, CAPA
OSPAN Treasurer
Lindsay Spencer,
MHA,BSN,RN, TNCC
OSPAN Secretary – New Member
Alison Johnston, BSN, RN, CPAN
OSPAN Past President Marty Phelps, BSN, RN, CPAN
OSPAN Director at Large
Beth Kriegh, BSN, RN
OSPAN Director at Large
Matthew Charles Rosenquist, ADN
OSPAN Webmaster
Matt is a Registered Nurse in the PACU at Children’s Hospital at
OU Medical Center. He used to work in Lawton at SWMC in the
Emergency Department for about 11 years (Four years as a tech,
and seven as a Registered Nurse). He enjoys training in Judo,
Jiu-Jitsu, lifting and hiking. Matt has three beautiful daughters.
OSPAN Update
OSPAN MISSION
OSPAN exists to promote quality and cost effective care for patients, their families, and the community, through public and professional education, research,
and standards of practice for all perianesthesia nurses. Areas included are those in Phase 1,
Phase 2 (PACU), Post Op, Same Day Surgery units, Endoscopy Labs, Cath Labs, and all other areas
Oklahoma Society of
Perianesthesia Nurses
P.O. Box 11392
701 N. Kelly Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Website: www.OSPAN.org
Email:
OSPAN’s 2018 Fall Conference in
Oklahoma City was a great success!
Beth Kreigh checking in nurses
at the registration table.
There was a raffle for Vera
Bradley!
Shane Cohea talked
about weather
preparedness and shared
stories about a tornado
that destroyed an OK
hospital.
Jaye Robertson shared the
“Art of Nursing using Presence
as a Therapeutic Technique.”
Pop tabs and soaps collected for
Ronald McDonald House at OU
Children’s Hospital.
SAVE THE DATE
June 22, 2019
Select Seminars OKC/Tulsa
*ASPAN Standards
*PACU Assessment & Discharge Criteria
*Potential Complications & Emergencies
After Anesthesia
Location: OKC - OK Spine Hospital
Tulsa—St. Francis Hospital
More details to follow….
OSPAN
Oklahoma Society of Perianesthesia Nurses’
Winter Conference 2019
Questions you have always wanted answered…and PAINTING!
Program Objectives:
Speaker: Dr. Robert Waddell, MD
Describe the GOOD/BAD/UGLY of wine on the body
Speaker: Gina Stafford, BSN, RN:
Identify the scope of practice for an RN working in PACU from the OK Board of Nursing
Explain what a Compact State means to RN’s in OK, requiring CEU’s and more
Explain reasons for OBN disciplinary action, updates, rules, and guidelines
Location: Waddell Vineyards 11533 County Road 3570 Ada, OK 74820
Date: March 2, 2019, Saturday
Time: 9:00a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Prices: $50.00 ($60.00 at the door or postmarked after February 16, 2019)
Register and pay on line at: www.OSPAN.org
Mail Check & Registration to: OSPAN P.O. Box 11392 701 N. Kelly Avenue OKC, OK 73118
Make checks payable to: OSPAN
Agenda: 8:30 a.m.—9:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m.—9:05 a.m. Welcome
9:05a.m.—10:05a.m. Dr. Robert Waddell, MD, General Surgeon
10:10 a.m.—11:10 a.m. Gina Stafford, BSN, RN—OK State Board of Nursing
11:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m. Break
11:25 a.m.—1:00p.m. Painting!
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Winter Conference
OSPAN
Oklahoma Society of Perianesthesia Nurses’
Winter Conference 2019
Registration:
Register and pay on line at: www.OSPAN.org
Or complete this form (make check payable to OSPAN) and submit to:
Oklahoma Society of Perianesthesia Nurses
P.O. Box 11392 701 N. Kelly Avenue
OKC, OK 73118
Fee: $50 (included lecture, painting, and refreshments)
$60 at the door or postmarked after February 16, 2019
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Name
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Address
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City/State/Zip
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Phone Number
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ASPAN Membership #
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Spring Conference
Spring Conference 2019
Saint Francis Hospital
6161 S. Yale Avenue
Tulsa, Oklahoma
74136
Saturday
March 30, 2019
OSPAN Spring Agenda
07:45-8:15 Registration
08:15-09:15 Obesity: Why Size Matters
Susan Norris, BScN, RN, CAPA
09:15-10:15 The Surgical Management of BPH
Tillman Hudson, MD
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-11:30 One in a Million—The Rare Trauma Injury
Nathan James Powell, DO
11:30-12:30 Lunch Break/Annual Meeting
12:30-13:00 ASPAN 101
Susan Norris, BScN, RN, CAPA
13:00-14:00 Tools to Get Your Patient to the OR!
Current Trends in Preop Preparation
Susan Norris, BScN, RN, CAPA
14:00-14:15 Break
14:15-15:15 Electroconvulsive Therapy
Jimmie D. McAdams, DO, DFAPA
15:15-15:30 Evaluations
Registration for OSPAN Spring Conference
To register, complete this form and submit to address listed, or go to the
www.OSPAN.org and register and pay online by PayPal.
Name: _________________________________________________________
Credentials: ____________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: __________________________________________________
E-mail: _________________________________________________________
ASPAN Membership # ___________________________________________
Check one of the following choices:
Registration must be postmarked by March 15, 2019 to be eligible for early bird price.
(Conference Special)
Early Bird Price After March 15, 2019
___ Member $55 ___ Member $90
___ Non-member $70 ___ Non-member $105
___ Non-licensed RN Student $10
CPAN/CAPA certified nurses get a $5 discount!
Certification number must be included at time of registration.
_________________________________________
Certification Number
*Checks must be postmarked for the Early Bird Special by
Deadline: March 15, 2019. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Fee for returned checks.
Please make checks payable to:
Oklahoma Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses PO Box 11392
701 N Kelly Ave
OKC OK 73118
Cancellation policy: 20-40 days before conference registrant will receive full refund minus $30
processing fee (cancellation must be postmarked 20-40 days before conference). No refunds within
19 days of conference. In the event OSPAN must cancel, full refunds will be given.
OSPAN reserves the right to substitute speakers if necessary.
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ASPAN National
Conference 2019
SAVE THE DATE:
May 5-9, 2019 Nashville, TN
Register Now!
Permission to use this brochure granted from ASPAN
Take Your Career to the Next Level with
CPAN/CAPA Certification!
CPAN - Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse
CAPA - Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse
Why get CPAN or CAPA Certified?
Nurses who get this nationally recognized certification can validate their perianesthesia
practice and become leaders who strive to improve their practice in the surgical setting. The
ASPAN website (www.ASPAN.org) offers information, weekly study questions, and tutorials to
help you study for the exam. In the two years prior to applying for initial certification, you
need 1,200 hours of direct clinical experience—this is a new change, a reduction in hours.. You
must also have an unrestricted nursing license. The cost for the exam is $314 for ASPAN
members and $424 if you are not an ASPAN member.
New Certified Oklahoma Nurses:
Lindsay Spencer
Debbie Campbell
Amanda Robertson
OK Nurse who is Dual Certified:
Gerri Baxter
Number of Nurses Certified in OK:
Dual—1
CAPA—44
CPAN-74
TOTAL 119 CONGRATULATIONS!
Get Certified
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ASPAN Region 2
Director
Greetings from our Region 2 Director, Susan Norris
National Conference is just around the corner. ASPAN will meet May 5-9, 2019 in Nashville, TN. The program is
packed with opportunities to earn CE and sessions will fill up fast. Be sure to register early to ensure you are able
to attend your first choice of presentations.
One of the most important events taking place at National Conference is the election of Officers for the ASPAN
Board of Directors. This year we will be electing Vice President/President Elect, Treasurer, Director for Research,
Director for Education, and Regional Directors for Regions One, Three and Five. We will also elect members of the
Nominating Committee. Candidate profiles are now available for review on the ASPAN website. It’s very
important for you as a member to review the profiles and case your ballot and let you component leaders know
who you feel would be the best candidate to lead ASPAN into the future.
It’s never too early to start planning for PANAW 2019. This is our chance to celebrate the unique practice of
Perianesthesia Nursing and let our nursing colleagues in other fields as well as the public know what we do.
Be sure to share photos of celebrations in your workplace with your component editor/webmaster and with ASPAN
Breathline Editor Barb Godden ([email protected])
ASPAN continues to develop and present a wide variety of educational offerings. Be sure to check out the
Winter/Spring Seminars & Webinars brochure at aspan.org
As 2018 draws to a close, we have the chance to reflect on our accomplishments over the past year. It’s also a
chance to look ahead to the new year and set our sights on the goals we want to strive for. Those goals might
include becoming CPAN or CAPA certified, or maybe joining a committee in your component or on the national
level. Maybe it’s returning to school to obtain that degree you’ve been talking about. Whatever your goals, go for
it! You are a perianesthesia nurse – you can do anything you set your mind to.
I wish you a Happy New Year!
Respectfully,
Susan Norris BSN, RN, CAPA
ASPAN Regional Director – Region Two
Nurse Humor
A nursing assistant, floor nurse, and charge nurse from a small nursing home were
taking a lunch break. In walks a lady dressed in silk scarves and wearing a large
polished stone jewelry.
I am ‘Gina the Great’, stated the lady. “I’m so pleased with the way you have taken
care of my aunt, that I will now grant you three wishes!” With a wave of her hand
and a puff of smoke, the room filled with flowers, fruit, and bottles of water, proving
that she did have the power to grant wishes.
The nurses quickly argued among themselves as to which one would ask for the first
wish. Speaking up, the nursing assistant wished first.
“I wish I were on a tropical island beach, with single, well-built men feeding me fruit
and tending to my every need”. With a puff of smoke, she was gone.
The floor nurse went next, “I wish I were rich and retired and spending my days in
my own warm cabin at a ski resort with well groomed men feeding me cocoa and
doughnuts.” With a puff of smoke, she, too, was gone.
“Now, what is the last wish?” asked the lady. The charge nurse said, “I want those
two back on the floor at the end of lunch break!”
Pictures are from OSPAN members or Clip Art from MS Office Publisher 2007
Volume 4, Issue 1
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Progress in
Process...Nurse Notes
This is your OSPAN Vital Signs, a newsletter that comes out in January and July letting you know what
is happening with OSPAN! You can get more information about OSPAN from the website:
www.OSPAN.org, or you can follow us on FACEBOOK.
In subsequent newsletters, we’d like to have members submit hospital experiences, observations about
bedside nursing, or just want to say something about the surgical setting. You can email observations
or stories to:
PROGRESS IN PROCESS……..Nurse Notes
Thoughts from a Junior Nursing Student….
My very first clinical in a hospital setting ended with a dementia patient yelling at me, diarrhea on my scrubs, and
sore feet. The one thing I remember most from it though was the excitement that came with each new discovery
made and from watching the interactions between nurses and patients.
As a current nursing student with several semesters under my belt the newness has worn off, but I am still
finding out so much each time I go back. Something that surprises me most often are the differences between what
has been taught in classrooms now and decades, even years ago to other aspiring nurses. Things I think are
common knowledge, like DNA and its structures or the interactions between antibiotics and bacteria, are things
that some nurses have never heard of and might not even know to learn. I’ve been given the chance to look at the
textbooks that were used by a current nurse from back when she was in nursing school and it amazes me to see
what all has been learned since now and then. New discoveries are being made constantly and it’s easy to see how
the constant influx of information can seem like an insurmountable hurdle.
One thing I think about constantly as a nursing student, or as any kind of student honestly, is how much
time there is left until school is over with. The counting down of semesters, of classes, of hours until I don’t have to
go back in to get crammed full of knowledge and tested again on the different colors of stool. A sobering realization
though is the fact that, as medical personnel, we will never stop learning. Once school ends and the TEAS is
passed, nurses have to strive to do what’s best for our patients, and if that means constantly looking for new
studies that detail the exact effects of asthma on the respiratory system or understanding the newest fad diet to
better communicate with my patients, then I don’t mind learning.
Nurses have been voted the most trusted profession in the United States by popular vote for almost two
decades now. One of the reasons is the dedication that we have to our patients, not only in the hospital but in the
bettering of ourselves outside of work and in our free time. To make sure we do right by our patients in the best
way that we can. That’s the most amazing thing about nurses, and one of the reasons I keep going back to school
each day.
Caylee Fultz, UCO Nursing Student
Notes from a Traveling Nurse who has worked in all 50 states
Travel Nursing Thoughts….
When my friend asked me to write a page about my traveling experiences as a
nurse, I thought, “how do I write ONE page about 30+ years of traveling?” I’m still
not sure, but here it goes…
I started traveling in the late 1980’s. Yes, I was one of the few at that time. I
remember joining a company and I was maybe one of two travelers. WOW, it was
during the golden years of traveling as a nurse. I would tell my recruiter where I
wanted to go and she would call around for an assignment. The hospitals and
nurses would be so EXCITED that I was going to help them out for a while. You were treated like GOLD and
really were part of the staff. One took turns floating and just being appreciated so much.
Sadly, those days are gone. In a lot of hospitals I travel to now, you seem to be just a number in the system.
Healthcare has changed so much in those 30 years. Nurses are busier and getting sicker patients. Being
able to go to different states where I can ski in the winter, live in NYC, and spend time hiking, has made it
all worth it! The many things I have done and experienced in the 50 states I have worked, are endless and
priceless…
Hiking in Nevada (getting lost on the mountain), California (Yosemite), Alaska (Klondike trail), Maine
(Mount Katahdin), Colorado (Longs Peak), Arizona (Grand Canyon), Hawaii (NaPali Coast), and many steps
forward in Montana, Wyoming, Virginia, West Virginia, etc…
Skiing in Colorado, Montana, Vermont, New Hampshire, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Arizona, New
Mexico, New York, etc…
Watching baseball with the Kansas City Royals, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins,
Baltimore Orioles, Boston Rex Sox, New York Yankees, Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs,
New York Mets, Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, etc.…
Experiencing the Albuquerque Balloon Festival, Milwaukee Summerfest, New Year’s Eve in Times Square
(2000), New Year’s Eve Las Vegas Strip, Peach Drop in Atlanta, Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, Rose Bowl
Parade, New Orleans Mardi Gras, etc…
Disasters like Mississippi during Katrina, Oklahoma City during tornados, Tennessee with a southern
blizzard, New Mexico with a stuck-in-the ditch blizzard, Chicago with its wind, California traffic, New York
City Bridges and Tunnels, rush hour in Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City,
Phoenix, Miami, Honolulu, Atlanta, New Orleans, Omaha (GO BIG RED), etc…
Beaches galore – Waikiki Beach, Hanauma Bay, Santa Monica Beach, LaJolla Shores, Virginia Beach,
Myrtle Beach, Nantucket, Cape May, Martha’s Vineyard, East Hampton, Cape Hatteras, Key West, Palm
Beach, Sunset Beach, Hilton Head, Padre Island, Ocean City, Venice Beach, Coney Island, Kennebunk
Beach, etc..
Watching the Nebraska Huskers (season ticket holder) win the National Championships, watching the Indy
500, Preakness Stakes, Belmont Stakes (Justify win Triple Crown), etc…
AMERICA is a great place to live and explore and thanks for travel
nursing, I’ve done that!
Fran Bruns, BSN, RN
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OSPAN Position Responsibilities
Board of Directors: The Board of Directors is made up of the elected officers, officers appointed by the President as
described in the Bylaws and Policy and Procedures..
President: Term of Office (1) Year
1. Develops the agenda and presides over all meetings beginning with the yearly planning meeting with the Committee
Chairpersons and Officers held after the Annual Conference.
2. Establishes an OSPAN timeline which is distributed to the Board of Directors at the post conference meeting.
3. Represents OSPAN at meetings essential to the functioning of the organization.
4. Submits a President’s Message to each issue of Vital Signs.
5. Serves as liaison between ASPAN and OSPAN.
6. Serves as contact person for submitting news of OSPAN for ASPAN publication.
7. Submits copies of ASPAN Bylaws to OSPAN Board of Directors
8. Develops, with cooperation of the Board, and submits to ASPAN the application for the ASPAN Gold Leaf Award.
9. Develops and updates strategic plan in collaboration of the board.
10. Serves as liaison with the Oklahoma representative of the Oklahoma Society of Anesthesiologists.
11.Other duties outlined in policy and procedures
Vice President/President Elect: Term of Office (1) Year
1. Assumes all duties assigned by the President.
3. In the absence of the President, assumes the duties of that office.
4. Automatically assumes the office of President upon completion of term, or in the event the President is unable to complete the
term of office.
5. Serves as Chairperson of the Conference Committee.
6. Represents OSPAN and assists the membership in an advisory capacity concerning organizational affairs.
7. Works closely with President and Board of Directors to prepare for upcoming year as President.
Secretary: Term of Office (2) Years
1. Assists the President in preparing the agenda for meetings.
2. Records minutes for Board of Directors meetings for the organization
3. Preserves the official files and records of the Association in a neat and orderly manner.
5. Serves as official correspondent to ASPAN.
6. Maintains a current roster of OSPAN members.
7. Assumes other responsibilities as directed by the President of Board of Directors.
8. Submits meeting minutes for board approval at each Board of Directors meeting.
Treasurer: Term of Office (2) Years
1. Receives, disburses, manages, and accounts for funds, assets and securities of the Association as directed by the Board of
Directors.
2. Compiles financial statistics (income/expenses) and submits to Board of Directors. This analysis will be used in planning of
annual budget proposal for Board of Directors.
3. Maintains records of moneys received from the seminar, membership, exhibitors, and fund raising activities.
4. Institutes and follows through on all financial policies and procedures outlined in the Bylaws, approved by the Board of
Directors, or as listed in the guidelines of the Policy and Procedure manual.
5. Reviews current balance sheet and income statement at all Board of Directors meetings.
6. Prepares annual budget report for Board of Directors.
Newsletter Editor: appointed position
1. Responsible for editing and distribution of the OSPAN newsletter, Vital Signs to all members and appropriate organizational
liaisons.
2. Recommended items for publication in each Vital Signs issue as deemed appropriate by the board.
3. Include items in Vital Signs as appropriate by the board.
Director-at-Large: Term of Office (1) Year
1. Attends Board of Directors meetings.
2. Represents the general membership at Board of Directors meetings.
3. Communicates OSPAN activities to general membership.
4. Performs other duties as prescribed by the Board of Directors.
5. Serves on Conference Committee.
6. Serves as committee chairperson as appointed by the President.
Webmaster/Public Relations: appointed position
Governmental Affairs: appointed position
OSPAN Willingness to Participate Form Please Print
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
First Name, Last Name, List your Credentials Here
Home Address: Street____________________________________________________________________________
City_______________________________ St__________________ Zip_______________
Primary Phone: (________) - ________ - ___________ Work Phone:(______) - ___________-_________________
Employer’s Name: ____________________________________Position: ____________________________________
Work Address: Street___________________________________________________________________________
City_______________________________ St___________________ Zip______________
Preferred E-mail:_____________________________________Number of years as ASPAN member: ______________
Number of years in nursing: __________________Number of years in perianesthesia nursing: _________________
Areas of Perianesthesia experience: □ Ambulatory □ Surgery □ PACU □ Endo/Specials
□ Clinical □ Education □Administration □Research □ Other_________________________________
Education □ADN □ BSN □ MSN/DNP □Other__________________________________________
Certifications: □ CPAN □CAPA □CNOR □ Other__________________________________________________
Professional Involvement:
Indicate involvement with professional associations/organizations (including ASPAN)
I am willing/interested in serving on: □ Board of Directors □Director at Large
□Governmental Affairs □Newsletter □Webmaster/Public Relations oCommunity Service
*Job responsibilities are listed in the Policies and Procedures on the OSPAN website
** If interested, complete this form and return via mail, email, or to any board member.
www.ospan.org
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