POLICY AND PROCEDURE

                              MANUAL

 

 

 

 

              GEORGIA

 

      ASSOCIATION OF

 

 

      PERIANESTHESIA

 

                NURSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revised: 9/03. 4/09, 1/10, 7/11

 

                               Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses

 

Policy & Procedure Manual

 

 

 

SECTION                   TITLE                                                                                                  PAGE

 

01                                Job Descriptions

01-100  President                                                                                           3

01-101  President-Elect                                                                                  5

01-102  Immediate Past President                                                                  6

01-103  Secretary                                                                                          7

01-104  Treasurer                                                                                          8

01-105  Membership Chair                                                                            9

01-106  Legislative Chair                                                                              10

                                    01-107  Historian                                                                                         11

                                    01-108  Newsletter Editor                                                                            12

                                    01-109 Website Editor                                                                                 

                                    01-110  Committee Chairperson                                                                  13

 

02                                Committees

                                    02-100  Seminar Committee                                                                         14

                                    02-101  Bylaws, Policy & Procedures Committee                                         15

 

03                                Financial

03-100  Travel Expenses                                                                              16

03-101  Special Seminar Reimbursement                                                      17

03-102  GAPAN Dues and District Reimbursement                                      18   

 

04                                District Responsibilities

                                    04-100  District Responsibilities                                                                    19

 

05                                                                                            GAPAN Awards

05-100    GAPAN/GSA Annual PeriAnesthesia Nurse Scholarship            20

05-101    GAPAN Recruiter of the Year                                                      21

 

06                                                                                            Forms

                                    06-100  Consent to Print                                                                              22

 

 

 

 

 

Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses

Job Description

 

Job Title:  President                                                                            Policy # 01-100

 

Reports to:  Board of Directors

 

Effective Date:  September, 2003, Revised April 09, Jan 10

 

Primary Purpose of the Job:

The President is the principal officer of the Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (GAPAN) and in collaboration with the Board of Directors administers the affairs of the Association according to its Bylaws and Policies & Procedures.

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

 

1.         Responsible to the Board Of Directors and has approval of the Board for activities of the Association.

2.         Preside over Board of Directors meetings, annual meeting and special meetings.

3.         Represent the Association at meetings of other organizations or designate an alternate to serve in the President's place.

4.         Serve as member ex‑officio of all committees.

5.         Direct the preparation of all official correspondence of the Association.

6.                              Serve as the designated liaison between GAPAN and GSA.

7.                              Request, in writing, a donation from the GSA for the PeriAnesthesia Nurse of the Year Award.

8.         Prepare an agenda for all meetings of the Association and the BOD and forward to the State Secretary prior to the scheduled BOD Meeting. The agenda should be prepared  at least 14 days prior the scheduled BOD Meeting.

9.         Mentors the President-Elect to assume the duties of the office.

10.       Shall state goals and objectives at the first scheduled BOD meeting.  These goals and objectives will be evaluated at the last BOD meeting for that term of office.

11.       Prepare message for publication in each addition of The Awakener/ Website.

12.       All financial transactions by the treasury/ treasurer in excess of  fifty dollars must have written approval ( including electronic). Electronic records must be maintained in the same fashion as traditional business records by the treasurer.

13.       Serve as a liaison between ASPAN and GAPAN.

14.        Represent GAPAN at ASPAN National Conference:

A.  Review nominees for officers and receive GAPAN members’ choices for election from ASPAN.

B.   Prepare and submit agenda item to be presented at the ASPAN Representative Assembly.

C.  Attend ASPAN Representative Assembly and vote as directed by GAPAN Board of Directors.

D.  Attend Council of Component Presidents meeting.

E.   May be asked to be a moderator of educational sessions.

            15.       Updates Board of Directors of ASPAN activities at board meetings or as needed.

 

16.      Act as a resource person for GAPAN members requesting information regarding     

            ASPAN activities.

17.       Promote the professional image of GAPAN by appropriate dress and conduct at functions when serving in an official capacity.

18.       Serve on committee or as chairperson of committees as requested by ASPAN President.

19.       Assist National Conference Chairperson and Conference Committee as needed when conference is held in home state.

20.       Prepare an end of term summary for presentation to the membership at the annual state meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses

Job Description

 

Job Title:  President-Elect                                                                   Policy # 01-101

 

Reports to:  President and Board of Directors

 

Effective Date:  September, 2003, Revised April 09,

 

Primary Purpose of the Job:

The President-Elect witnesses the administration of the affairs of the Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (GAPAN) in preparation of his/her term of office as President, and by active aid to the President, acquaints himself/herself with the duties and responsibilities of the office of the President.

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

 

1.         Observe and assist the President in preparation for the duties and responsibilities for that office.

2.         Available to represent the President and the Association at other professional meetings as delegated by the President.

3.         Serve as a member, ex‑officio on standing and special committees.

4.         Serve as Chairperson of the Bylaws and Policy & Procedures Committee and submit Bylaws changes to ASPAN.

5.         Act as Parliamentarian at the BOD meetings with strict adherence to Robert's Rules of Order.

6.         Obtain gift for the outgoing President, Program Chair(s) and plaques for new honorary members: all of which are presented to the recipients at the Annual State Meeting.  Each gift is not to exceed $50.00.

7.            Represent GAPAN at ASPAN National Conference:

A.  Review nominees for officers and receive GAPAN members’ choices for election from ASPAN.

B.   Prepare and submit agenda item to be presented at the ASPAN Representative Assembly.

C.  Attend ASPAN Representative Assembly and vote as directed by GAPAN Board of Directors.

D.  Assure participation of GAPAN on Component night during National Conference.

E.   May be asked to be a moderator of educational sessions.

8.         Assist National Conference Chairperson and Conference Committee as needed when conference is held in home state or region.

9.         Promote the professional image of GAPAN by appropriate dress and conduct at functions when serving in an official capacity.

 

 

Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses

Job Description

 

Job Title:  Immediate Past President                                                    Policy # 01-102

 

Reports to:  President and Board of Directors

 

Effective Date:  September, 2003, Revised April 09

 

Primary Purpose of the Job:

The Immediate Past President shall make himself/herself available for consultation to the President and shall assist other Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (GAPAN) leaders and members as requested by the President or the Board of Directors.

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

 

1.         Is available to President for advice and counsel.

2.                  Assume duties as designated by President.

3.                  Submit Gold Leaf Award Application to ASPAN.

4.         Promote the professional image of GAPAN by appropriate dress and conduct at functions when serving in an official capacity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses

Job Description

 

Job Title:  Secretary                                                                            Policy # 01-103

 

Reports to:  President and Board of Directors

 

Effective Date:  September, 2003, Revised April 09, Jan 10

Primary Purpose of the Job:

The Secretary maintains all records of the Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (GAPAN) except financial records.

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

 

1.         Record and maintain original minutes of all meetings of the Association.  Submit the minutes of the previous meeting for approval at the next meeting. All language used in correspondence should be concurrent with that used by ASPAN.

2.         Send a copy of the minutes to the President following the meeting for review prior to distribution. The minutes for the previous meeting should be submitted to the president for approval at a minimum of 21 days prior to he next scheduled BOD.

3.         Send minutes of previous meeting (after Presidential approval), notification of next meeting, and agenda to all BOD members at least 14 days prior  to the next meeting.

4.         Receive and maintain all committee reports.

5.         Compile and distribute a directory of Board Members at the beginning of each new Board.  Compile and distribute a directory of district officers to the Executive Board.

6.         Provide ASPAN with a list of officers.

7.         Serve as the official correspondent of GAPAN.

8.            Promote the professional image of GAPAN by appropriate dress and conduct at        

            functions when serving in an official capacity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses

Job Description

 

Job Title:  Treasurer                                                                            Policy # 01-104

 

Reports to:  President and Board of Directors

 

Effective Date:  September, 2003, Revised April 09, Jan 10

 

Primary Purpose of the Job:

The Treasurer is accountable for all assets, accounts, and securities of the Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (GAPAN) as directed by the Board of Directors.

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

 

1.         Maintain all financial accounts and records of the Association, including respective oversight of  the seminar account.

2.         Obtain the President’s written approval for Association expenditures (greater than 50 dollars) to include electronic communication and transfers. All expenditures must be for the conduction of GAPAN business transactions .

3.            Present financial report at each Board meeting and provide copies for the Board members. 

4.                              Present financial report at the Annual State meeting to the general membership. 

5.         Obtain the services of a CPA for annual audit/ financial review.

6.         Distribute the Tax ID Number to all District Treasurers at the time of the district formation.

7.         Assist Officers, Board Members and Chairpersons with the proper reimbursement           

            procedures.

8.                              Responsible for disbursement of district dues to district Presidents.

9.                              Responsible for disbursement of compensation to The Awakener/ Website authors.

10.                          Maintain incorporated status with the state of Georgia.

11.       Promote the professional image of GAPAN by appropriate dress and conduct at functions when serving in an official capacity.

12.       Maintain records of any inactive district treasury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses

Job Description

 

Job Title:  Membership Chair                                      Policy # 01-105

 

Reports to:  President and Board of Directors

 

Effective Date:  September, 2003, Revised April 09, Jan 10

 

Primary Purpose of the Job:

The Membership Chair is responsible for recruiting members and is the membership liaison for the Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (GAPAN).

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

 

1.         Serves as the chair for the Nomination Committee. The Chair is responsible for submitting a slate of officers at least 14 days prior to the Annual State meeting. The Chair ensures with the help of the Nomination Committee that all candidates meet the credentials for the office they are seeking.

2.            Maintain current membership list and distribute to the Board of Directors.

3.            Function as the membership liaison with ASPAN.

5.         Provide district membership information to the state Treasurer for disbursement of GAPAN dues.

6.            Submit a written report at each Board of Directors meeting and a summary to the     

            President, prior to the Annual State meeting.

7.            Obtain recruitment information from ASPAN to determine GAPAN Recruiter of        

            the Year.

8.         Promote the professional image of GAPAN by appropriate dress and conduct at functions when serving in an official capacity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses

Job Description

 

Job Title:  Governmental/ Legislative Affairs (Chair)

 

                                                Policy # 01-106

 

Reports to:  President and Board of Directors

 

Effective Date:  September, 2003, Revised April 09, Jan 10

 

Primary Purpose of the Job:

The Governmental/ Legislative Affairs Chair monitors national, state and local legislative and regulatory issues affecting nursing and health care and is the Legislative liaison for the Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (GAPAN).

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

 

1.            Advise the membership on governmental/ legislative affairs at meetings and through The     

            Awakener/ Website.

2.            Comply with the ASPAN policy #09-200 “Component Governmental Affairs           

            Representative”.

3.         Promote the professional image of GAPAN by appropriate dress and conduct at functions when serving in an official capacity.

4.         Acts as the official governmental liason representative (internal and external) of  GAPAN with ASPAN and             other organizations such as GNA, ANA, and other professional healthacare associations.

            5.            Acts as the official chair of the GAPAN  Government Affairs Committee ( committee formed of active                         GAPAN members in monitoring  and lobbying governmental affairs pertainging to nursing, heathcare legislation                      and legislation affecting the practice of Perianesthesia Nursing.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

                       

 

                                                                             

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses

Job Description

Subject:  Historian                                                                                Policy # 01-107

 

Effective Date:  September, 2003, Revised April 09, Jan 10

 

Primary Purpose of the Job: 

The Historian is responsible for maintaining the history of the Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses.

 

Responsibilities:

            1.  Prepare and maintain a history of the organization from the date of its founding.

2.      Compile and maintain  the history of the organization. This may include electronic storage.

3.      Make historical items available for review at the Annual Meeting of members.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses

Job Description

 

Subject:  Newsletter Editor                                                                  Policy # 01-108

 

Effective Date:  September, 2003, Revised April 09

 

Primary Purpose of the Job: 

The Newsletter Editor is responsible for publishing and distributing The Awakener

 

Responsibilities:

1.      Publishes (hardcopy or electronically) and distributes The Awakener three (3) times a year.

2.      Obtains the Consent to Print form from each author of an article.

3.      Requests author compensation from the Treasurer.

 

 

 

 

 

 


Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses

Job Description

 

Subject:  Website Editor                                                                      Policy # 01-109

 

Effective Date:  April 09

 

Primary Purpose of the Job: 

The Website Editor is responsible for publishing and maintaining copy for www.ga-pan.org.

 

Responsibilities:

1.      Obtains Board and District officer information and maintains current listings on website.

2.      Updates district reports quarterly or as needed

3.      Maintains GAPAN calendar

4.      Promotes educational offerings via website

5.      Maintains active promotion of scholarship/awards opportunities via website.

6.      Maintains professional content standards for copy.

7.      Provides ASPAN and Region 5 director with updates.

8.      Obtains the Consent To Publish form from each author of an article, as applicable.

9.      Requests author compensation from the Treasurer, as applicable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses

Job Description

 

Job Title:  Committee Chairperson                                                      Policy # 01-110

 

Reports to:  President and Board of Directors

 

Effective Date:  September, 2003, Revised April 09, Jan 10

 

Primary Purpose of the Job:

The Chairperson of each committee, or work team, coordinates the work of that committee as directed by the Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (GAPAN) President or Board of Directors.

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

 

1.         Meet with the immediate Past Chairperson to receive information and material pertinent to continuing the goals of the committee.

2.         Provide reports of committee activity at each Board of Directors meeting.

3.            Organizes and directs general activities of committee members and reports activities  to President-elect at least           quarterly by report directly or electronically.

4.            Serves as the Treasurer of the Committee, handling all expenses of the           

            Committee. The chair should inform and provide duplicate legible copies of any or all expenditures to the             Treasurer quarterly.

5.            Submits a written year end report to the President and Board of Directors.

6.            At the conclusion of term as Chairperson, the chair will meet with the incoming Chairperson to              

            transfer pertinent committee information and serve as a reference person for the next chair.

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses

Committee

 

Subject:  Seminar Committee                                                   Policy # 02-100

 

Effective Date:  September, 2003, Revised April 09, Jan 10

 

Policy Statement:  It shall be the Policy of the Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (GAPAN) to define the function of the Seminar Committee.

 

Responsibilities:

 

1.      The Seminar Committee may consist of no more than six members, including the chair(s).

2.      Continuing education application is to be completed per an ANCC approved accrediting service.

3.      Seminar registration fees will be determined by the Seminar Committee, based upon the estimated or projected costs of the entire meeting. The seminar committee should take in account the previous year's average attendance, the present average prices of the venue to set reasonable limits. (Projected costs should never include Vendors promised funds unless the checks are in hand and availability verified by our Treasurer).                                                                                                                                                                                            Cancellation fees will be published in the registration brochure.

4.      Registration for the seminar and one-half (1/2) hotel room cost for two (2) nights will be provided for no more than six members of the Seminar Committee.

5.      Should the need arise, three people shall have meals and the cost of one-half (1/2) hotel room each paid from the seminar account if they have to report one day prior to the seminar for set up.  Meals, excluding alcoholic beverages, will be reimbursed up to $50.00 per person for that day.  All receipts must be submitted to the Seminar Chairperson for reimbursement.

6.      Reasonable expenses incurred by the Seminar Committee will be paid from the seminar account.  Legible receipts (preferable duplicates) must be submitted to the Seminar Chairperson for reimbursement.

7.      Faculty members will receive complimentary registration and may attend any part of the seminar.

8.      Faculty expenses will be paid from the seminar account.

9.      The Seminar Committee books are subject to an audit as authorized by the Board of Directors. Unreasonable, or outlandish spending is not considered acting in good faith on the behalf of the organization and can used for grounds for member/ committee censure  and or legal remedy .

10.  A final compilation report of financial activity will be forwarded to the GAPAN treasurer following the closing of the seminar account each seminar cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses

Committee

 

Subject:  Bylaws, Policy & Procedures Committee                               Policy # 02-101

 

Effective Date:  September, 2003, Revised April 09, Jan 10

 

Policy Statement:  It shall be the Policy of the Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (GAPAN) to define the function of the Bylaws, Policy & Procedures Committee.

 

Responsibilities:

1.      Review the Bylaws and Policy & Procedures annually.

2.      Submit recommendations for changes to the Board of Directors.

3.      Revise Bylaws and Policy & Procedures as approved by the Board of Directors.

4.       The President -Elect is responsible for submitting the updated GAPAN Bylaws/ Policies and Procedures to the  the ASPAN secretary per ASPAN Policy #03-550 “Component Bylaws”.

 

 

 

 

                                                                             

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses

Financial

 

Subject:  Travel Expenses                                                                 Policy # 03-100

 

Effective Date:  September, 2003, Revised April 09

 

Policy Statement:  It shall be the Policy of the Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (GAPAN) to define reimbursement procedures for the President, President-Elect or Designee(s) when representing GAPAN in their official capacities.

 

Procedure:

1.         The President and President-Elect represent GAPAN at the annual ASPAN conference.  The President or Designee will attend other functions as approved by the Board of Directors.

2.            Total expenses shall not exceed one-half (1/2) the money in the State Treasury.

3.            Expenses to be paid through the State Treasury for the ASPAN National             

            Conference shall include:

a.   Competitive and most economical travel expenses, including airport transfer

b.   Conference registration

c.   One-half (1/2) hotel room fees for five (5) nights

d.   Meals, excluding alcoholic beverages, up to $50/day for six (6) days

4.            Expenses to be incurred by the President or Designee(s) while representing              

            GAPAN at other functions shall be approved by a quorum vote of the Board of       

            Directors prior to the event.

5.         Any approved mileage will be paid at the current IRS rate.        

6.         Receipts for expenses must be submitted to the Treasurer to be reimbursed.

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

            Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses

Financial

 

Subject:  Seminar Special Reimbursement                          Policy # 03-101

 

Effective Date:  August, 2003, Revised April 09, Jan 10

 

Policy Statement:  It shall be the Policy of the Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (GAPAN) to define reimbursement procedures for the Executive Board, Newsletter Editor, Website Editor,  Research Chair and Historian when attending the GAPAN Annual State Seminar.

 

Procedure:

1.      The registration fee will be waived for the Executive Board, Newsletter Editor, Website Editor, Research Chair, and Historian.  These individuals are responsible for filling out and returning the appropriate registration forms.

2.      One-half (1/2) hotel room cost for two nights shall be paid from the state fund for the Executive Board, Newsletter Editor, Website Editor,  Research Chair  and Historian.  These individuals are responsible for making their own hotel reservations.

3.      Hotel receipts must be submitted to the Treasurer to be reimbursed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses

Financial

 

Subject:  GAPAN Dues and District Distribution                    Policy # 03-102

 

Effective Date:  September, 2003, Revised April 09, Jan 10

 

Policy Statement:  It shall be the Policy of the Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (GAPAN) to determine GAPAN dues and District distribution.

 

Procedure:

1.      GAPAN membership dues will be $30 per year . Membership dues will be reviewed annually and changed as necessary at the discretion of the BOD to keep the organization financially sound.

2.       Two-thirds (2/3) of the dues will remain with the State Treasury and one-third (1/3) will be distributed to the District.

3.      The Membership Chair will provide the Treasurer with the membership totals for each District.

4.      The Treasurer will distribute the District dues to each District President.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses

District Responsibilities

 

Subject:  District Responsibilities                                              Policy # 04-100

 

Effective Date:  September, 2003, Revised April 09, Jan 10

 

Policy Statement:  It shall be the Policy of the Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (GAPAN) to define the responsibilities of each District.

 

Procedure:

1.      The District President or President-Elect shall represent the district at each BOD    

      meeting.

2.      The President of each District shall serve as the official correspondent with GAPAN.

3.      Names, addresses and phone numbers of new officers are to be sent to the State Secretary. 

4.      District reports are submitted to the Secretary and the Newsletter/ Website Editor at each Board of Directors meeting.  If a representative is unable to attend, then a printed report should be (e) mailed to the State Secretary.

5.      Each District shall donate a door prize for the State Seminar equivalent to 50 dollars.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses

GAPAN Awards

 

Subject:  GAPAN/GSA PeriAnesthesia Nurse Scholarship             

                Policy # 05-100

 

Effective Date:  September, 2003, Revised April 09, July 11

 

Policy Statement:  It shall be the Policy of the Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (GAPAN) to establish criteria for the GAPAN/GSA PeriAnesthesia Nurse Scholarship award.  This award is given to recognize and support excellence in perianesthesia nursing practice.  The partnership between the Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses and the Georgia Society of Anesthesiologists evidences the dedication of both organizations in the pursuit of continuing education and clinical excellence in perianesthesia nursing. 

 

Purpose

 

1        To recognize the contribution and dedication to the field of perianesthesia nursing by an individual.

 

2        To provide an opportunity for education of a dedicated nursing professional.

 

Eligibility

 

Registered Nurses from any phase of perianesthesia nursing who meet the following criteria are eligible for the scholarship.  The applicant must:

 

1        Be currently employed in perianesthesia nursing with a minimum of 2 (two) full years experience in any phase of perianesthesia nursing.

 

1        Be an active member of ASPAN and GAPAN for the past 2 (two) full years prior to the application deadline.

 

2        Not be a current member of GAPAN’s Executive Board of Directors at the time of the application.

 

3        Not be a previous GAPAN Perianesthesia Nurse of the Year recipient.

 

Process

 

1                    The applicant will provide to the board an application packet for review prior to the GAPAN annual state conference.

 

2                    The applicant will provide evidence of required data and application will meet a minimum standard of 75 points to be eligible for consideration.

 

 

Selection

 

1        The Executive Board of GAPAN will review and evaluate the applications and select the scholarship recipient using an objective point system.

 

2    The scholarship recipient will be announced at GAPAN’s State Seminar.

 

3    The decision of the Executive Board is final.

 

 

 

GAPAN/GSA PERIANESTHESIA NURSE SCHOLARSHIP –

CONTRIBUTION TO PERIANESTHESIA NURSING

 

Points are earned for each activity met.  Activities marked with an * are required for the application to be considered.  You are NOT required to meet all activities.

 

Points

earned

Activity

Examples of how to meet activity

Required supporting documentation

10

* Letter of recommendation from nurse manager, coworker or physician. (Cannot be submitted by a member of GAPAN’s current Executive Board.)

Letter must state how the applicant serves as a clinical expert and resource person.

Typewritten letter.

10 per activity

Unit specific perianesthesia clinical activity directed by nurse manager completed within 5 years.

Participates in performance improvement project, writes/revises clinical policies/procedures, active in unit practice committee, etc.

Document specific examples of perianesthesia clinical activities and your role.  Must be validated by your manager.

10 per topic

Presentation of a clinical topic completed within 5 years.

Topic must be applicable to perianesthesia nursing, any format or venue.  Excludes ACLS, PALS, and BLS.

Provide typed outline or lesson plan.

10

Cross trained to another perianesthesia area of practice.

Can work in more than one area:  Phase I PACU, preadmission testing, pre-op, or Phase II PACU.

Provide names of areas.  Must be validated by your manager.

10

Preceptor for new employees with a preceptorship completed within 5 years.

Acts as preceptor/mentor for new employees.

Must be validated by your manager.

1 per Contact hour

*Attends continuing education activities within the last year (August 1  – August 30). Minimum of 10 contact hours must be completed.

Excludes college credits.

 

Provide a copy of the contact hour certificate(s).

3 per specialty

Instructor of specialty certification course.

ACLS, PALS, BLS instructor.

Provide copy of current instructor card(s).

5

*Active member of local GAPAN district.

Regular attendance and active participation in local district.

 

Must be validated by a district officer.

5

GAPAN district officer/ committee chair or co-chair.

President, Vice President/President Elect, Secretary or Treasurer of district, or committee chair or co-chair.

Include in CV.

3

GAPAN district committee member

Active member of district committee (excludes chair/co-chair.

Include in CV.

10

GAPAN state officer.

Executive Board, Member at Large, Editor, or Historian.

Include in CV.

2

Pursuing Bachelors degree in nursing

 

Provide copy of transcript.

5

Bachelors degree in nursing

 

Include in CV.

3

Pursuing Masters degree in healthcare field.

 

Provide copy of transcript.

8

Masters degree in healthcare field.

 

Include in CV.

5

ASPAN committee member within the last 3 (three) years.

Any ASPAN committee.

Include in CV.

5

GAPAN state committee member.

State seminar committee, bylaws committee.

Include in CV.

7

Chair of GAPAN state committee.

State seminar committee, bylaws committee.

Include in CV.

5

Published in state/national perianesthesia newsletter within 10 years.

ASPAN’s Breathline or GAPAN’s Awakener or an edition of an ASPAN Specialty Practice Group newsletter.

Provide a copy of the article.

10

Published in a national journal – must be perianesthesia related- within 10 years.

JOPAN or other nursing journal.

Provide a copy of the article.

10 points each

CPAN and/or CAPA certified.

 

Provide a copy of card(s).

 

 

                


GAPAN/GSA PeriAnesthesia Nurse Scholarship

 

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY

 

 

Name and Credentials _________________________________________________

 

Address ____________________________________________________________

 

City _________________________ State ____________ Zip __________________

 

Telephone (home) __________________ Telephone (work) ___________________

 

Email address ________________________________________________________

 

Perianesthesia Nursing Experience:

 

Employer ___________________________________________________________

 

Address ____________________________________________________________

 

Position _______________________ Date of Hire ___________________________

 

Supervisor Signature __________________________________________________

 

 

Falsification or failure to follow all instructions will disqualify this applicant.

 

 

Application Process

 

1        The following information must be submitted:

1.      A completed application form.

2.      A copy of your ASPAN membership card.

3.      A brief CV – no more than three pages – include professional experience, education level, and participation in state or national nursing organizations.

4.      Supporting documentation of your contribution to perianesthesia nursing. (See next page for Activity Verification form, may be duplicated.) 

      5.   Provide two (2) copies of all of the above information to a current

           State Board member.

 

DEADLINE:   Prior to the Board of Director’s Meeting, the Friday of State Conference– see conference brochure for details.   NO EXCEPTIONS.

 


GAPAN/ GSA PeriAnesthesia Nurse Scholarship

ACTIVITY VERIFICATION

 

I verify that _____________________________ has conducted the following activity:

 

____________________________________________________

 

____________________________________________________

 

____________________________________________________

 

____________________________________________________

 

____________________________________________________

Supervisor/District Officer Signature                   Telephone Number              Date

 

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I verify that _____________________________ has conducted the following activity:

 

____________________________________________________

 

____________________________________________________

 

____________________________________________________

 

____________________________________________________

 

____________________________________________________

Supervisor/District Officer Signature                   Telephone Number              Date

 

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I verify that _____________________________ has conducted the following activity:

 

____________________________________________________

 

____________________________________________________

 

____________________________________________________

 

____________________________________________________

 

Supervisor/District Officer Signature                   Telephone Number              Date

 

 

 

Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses

GAPAN Awards

 

Subject:  GAPAN Recruiter of the Year                                          Policy # 05-101

 

Effective Date:  September, 2003, Revised April 09, Jan 10

 

Policy Statement:  It shall be the Policy of the Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (GAPAN) to establish criteria for the GAPAN Recruiter of the Year award.  This award is given to recognize recruitment of GAPAN membership.

 

Procedure:

 

1.      The GAPAN Recruiter of the Year will be awarded to the member with the highest number of recruits as certified by ASPAN from September 1 through August 31.

2.      The winner will be announced each September at the State Conference.

3.      The winner receives a one-year ASPAN/GAPAN membership/award.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONSENT TO PUBLISH

 

 

I, ________________________________________, give the Georgia Association of

                              (Print Name)

 

PeriAnesthesia Nurses permission to print my article:

 

__________________________________________________________________

                                (Title of Article)

 

in the newsletter The Awakener or on the GAPAN Website.  I also warrant that the article contains no material the publication of which would violate any copyright, personal, proprietary or other right.

 

 

______________________________________                                    ________________

                        (Signature)                                                                                     (Date)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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