An organization of over 550 pediatric surgical nursing colleagues, APSNA is committed to your professional growth.

We know you are passionate about providing the best possible care to your patients and families. APSNA is a dynamic, vibrant organization of members representing various nursing roles including bedside nurses, perioperative nurses, advanced practice nurses, nurse managers, and nurse educators. To that end, APSNA leads the way in providing a variety of resources aimed at meeting your practice needs.

For 25 years, APSNA has grown in scope and numbers. Pediatric surgical nurses work in a team-oriented environment. The broad scope of pediatric nursing practice is what makes this field both challenging and rewarding.

If you are not a member of APSNA, please consider joining our organization. Take a look at our Web site (http://www.apsna.org) for more information.

If you are a member and are not taking advantage of APSNA Connect, you can sign up on our Web site.

The purpose of APSNA Connect is to enhance network communication among members committed to the care of pediatric surgical patients.

Discussion on APSNA Connect will focus exclusively on issues related to the care of all pediatric surgical patients and includes but is not limited to the following:

* Scope of practice issues

* Research utilization

* Professional role issues

* Effective collaboration

* Educational programs

* Clinical issues

To subscribe, go to http://www.apsna.org. From our home page, navigate to "Members" > "APSNA Connect." On this page, you will find the link to the subscription page.

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Barbara Bratton, MSN, PNP-BC

APSNA President Elect 2016-2017