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ASPMN 32nd National Conference - Register Today!
September 14-17, 2022
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa
Indian Wells, CA
Call for Board Nominations - Still Accepting Applications!
The ASPMN Nominating Committee is conducting the Call for Nominations for the 2022-24 Board of Directors/Nominating Committee slate. The positions that will be elected by the membership in 2022 are: one President-Elect, one Treasurer, three Directors and two Nominating Committee Members. Positions begin terms in September 2022. Full details can be found here.
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Assist ASPMN with the development of educational materials and provide support for an array of programs that further our mission and keep our programs accessible and affordable for our members and the larger pain managment nursing community. Donate Today!
32nd National Conference Call for Proposals - Submission Deadline March 31
ASPMN's Conference Planning Committee seeks proposals for the 32nd National Conference that address important pain managment issues, increase the knowledge and skills of pain managment nursing professionals, and promote the development of our profession. Proposals on any topic in pain management are welcome for consideration. Submit a proposal today!
Miss the Renewal Deadline? Reinstate Your Membership Today!
Help keep ASPMN® strong by renewing your membership for 2022!
Step 1: You must set up a new password for your account in our new database, if you haven’t already done so. Our new database launched in September 2021. If you haven’t logged in to the ASPMN® website since then, you will need to follow the steps below.
Create a new password for your ASPMN® account. (Your old password will no longer work)
Click “Set Up An Account”
Enter the email address associated with your account
Enter a password for your account and click “Continue”
Step 2: Renew Your 2022 Membership
Click here to log in, verify your information, and save changes. New this year – You can now select whether or not you’d like to receive a hard copy of the Journal. Your membership provides you with access to the PMN Journal both electronically and via hard copy. If you no longer wish to receive a paper copy of the journal, check the box for “PMN Journal Online Access Only” in your profile.
Select renew your membership and click next. Then choose your membership type from the drop down box.
Already logged into the new database but forgot your password? Click the link to reset your password on the login screen.
Congratulations to ASPMN's 2021 Award Winners!
Chapter Award - Pacific Northwest
Rising Star Award - Karen Moss, PhD, RN, CNL
Jo Eland Pediatric Award - Lauren Renner, APRN-CPNP
Humanitarian Award - Anumol Thomas, DNP, FNP-C, CCRN
Margo McCaffrey Award - Patrick Coyne, MSN, ACHPN-BC, FAAN, FPCN
Distinguished Service Award - Patricia Dulle, BSN, RN-BC, OCN, CHTP
Clinical Practice Award - Denise Sullivan, MSN, ANP, BC, PMGT-BC, ACHPN, AP-PMN
Advocacy Award - Michelle Henry, RN-C, APRN, CNP, ACHPN
Older Adult Award - Todd Monroe, PhD, RN, PMGT-BC, GERO-BC, FAAN
2021 Research Grant Recipient
Pain and Other Comorbid Symptoms Profile and Gut Microbiome Characterization in Cancer Patients on Immunotherapy Principal Investigator: Gee Su Yang, PhD, RN, University of Connecticut School of Nursing Co-Investigators: Xiaome Cong, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor & Associate Dean for Research, Director of Biobehavioral Lab; and Angela Starkweather, PhD, ACNP-BC, CNRN, FAAN, Professor & Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
New Online CE Options Available!
Are you looking for additional CE hours? Explore our new online course content:
Select sessions from the ASPMN^® 2020 National Conference
NEW - Fundamentals of Pain
Click here for more information and to take a course today.
New Member Database - Update Your Profile
ASPMN® has recently completed an upgrade to a new member database. You must complete the steps below before you can renew your membership, register for events, and make purchases from ASPMN®.
To Create a New Password
Navigate to https://portal.aspmn.org.
Click "set up account." Note: the "forgot password" functionality will not work until you've created a password in the new system. You must first set up your account.
Enter the email address associated with your account. (the email address where you receive emails from ASPMN®.)
Select a password for your account and click "Continue."
You will be sent an email and asked to verify your email address by clicking the link in the email. This ensures you have provided a valid email address.
Now, you can log in with your new password and set up your account.
ASPMN 31st National Conference - On Demand Content Now Available
If you were not able to attend the National Conference, you can still register and take advantage of our On-Demand content for the next 90 days! The Whova Community is still open too, so you'll be able to interact with other participants as well. Click here for details!
ASPMN® 2021 Election — Still Time to Vote — Beat the July 31 Deadline! ‎
Thank you to those who have already submitted their vote. The election will run through July 31.
The 2021 Nomination Committee has brought together an excellent slate of candidates for the 2021 election. ASPMN® members should have received a personalized election ballot link via email on July 1 (only members who have paid 2021 ASPMN® membership fees are eligible to vote). If you have not already voted, please do so! If you did not receive your individual ballot email, please email the ASPMN® Executive Office.
HHS and FDA Leadership Testimony at Senate Appropriations Hearings includes Opioid Issues
Last week, the Senate Appropriations Committee held two hearings to discuss the Biden Administration's FY 22 budget proposals for the Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). On June 9th, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra served as the sole witness during the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing. During his testimony, Secretary Becerra noted the increase in opioid overdose deaths and highlighted that the FY 22 budget would be used to increase access to opioid use disorder medications, expand the behavioral health workforce in underserved areas, and create targeted investments to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The FY 22 budget proposal includes $11.2 billion for HHS to address the opioid epidemic and includes $3.5 billion for the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant. In response to a question from Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) about opioid alternatives, Secretary Becerra said that HHS' role would be to support state and local partners as they develop solutions to address substance use disorders. On June 10th, FDA Acting Commissioner Dr. Janet Woodcock testified at the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing. Dr. Woodcock noted that the agency would earmark $38 million to advance their goal of ending the opioid crisis and would achieve this goal by developing opioid reversal treatments, digital technologies for opioid use disorder, and improved opioid guidance for clinicians.
Articles & Resources
Senate Appropriations Committee – Hearing on the President's Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request for the United States Department of Health and Human Services
Xavier Becerra Testimony
MedPage Today – Senate Hearing on HHS Budget Showcases Divide Among Democrats, Republicans
Senate Appropriations Committee – Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request for the Food and Drug Administration
Janet Woodcock Testimony
MedPage Today – FDA's $6.5B Budget Request Targets Opioid Epidemic
ASPMN® Graduate Nursing Student Scholarships
Two conference scholarships for up to $1,500 each are available for the 2021 National Conference from the Jean Guveyan Education Fund.
Qualifications for Applicants:
Must be a current ASPMN^® member
Must be a current student in a graduate or doctorate level nursing program (proof of student status is required)
Narrative of applicants interest and/or commitment to pain management including ASPMN^® committee or chapter activities and how you plan to use the conference information
Winners will attend the Jean Guveyan reception on Thursday, September 30^th to meet Past-Presidents and give an informal three-minute talk on graduate pain management work or pain management practices.
Scholarship is to be used toward recipient's 2021 National Conference expenses, including:
    Conference Registration Fees
    Conference Host Hotel Lodging
    Airline or Other Travel
    Meal Expenses (up to $60/day)
Application Deadline: July 9, 2021
Click Here To Apply!
The selection of two qualifying applicants will be determined by a committee of ASPMN^® Past-Presidents.
Award winners will be notified in mid-July.
House Passes Bill to Amend Orphan Drug Act and Promote Development of Opioid Use Disorder Treatments
On May 19th, the House of Representatives passed the Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act, reintroduced by Representatives Madeleine Dean (D-PA-4) and Marc Veasey (D-TX-33), in a vote of 402-23. The current law has been cited as a potential obstacle to competition in the development of opioid use disorder treatments. If enacted, the bill would require manufacturers seeking approval and market exclusivity for a new version of a drug to show that they have no expectation of recouping their research and development costs through U.S. sales. The Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act was previously introduced during the 116th Congress and passed unanimously in the House in November 2020.

Articles & Resources
Representative Madeleine Dean – Rep. Dean's Bipartisan Legislation Passes House — Bill will Allow New Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder
H.R.4712 – Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act
Call for Award Nominations - Deadline July 19
Help us to celebrate excellence in nursing by recognizing yourself or a colleague for one of ASPMN^®’s annual awards.

These awards are for EVERY nurse! There are no degree or title requirements. If you’re a nurse doing good work for patients with pain, we want to hear about it!

Check out the awards and criteria here. Submitting a nomination is easier than ever. The process for online submission takes about 10 minutes if you have the candidate’s CV and letter of recommendation available ahead of time. The deadline for submission is July 19, 2021. Submit a nomination for yourself or another outstanding nurse today!
In Remembrance - Pamela Jean Merriam
Pamela Jean Merriam, dearly loved and most amazing nurse practitioner, passed to the other side on December 15, 2020. She stubbornly waited to do so, longer than seemed humanly possible that day, for completion of one of her wishes. In typical Pamela fashion, she stubbornly refused to leave this existence until the moment everything was finalized for her last contribution to the medical field, an organ donation. She is survived by her sister, two nieces, two great nieces, a great nephew, her godparents, a panoply of friends and professional colleagues who loved and admired her and whom she loved with all her heart.

Our friend was also a leader and teacher in her craft and had an intimidating resume that reads like a novel. Pamela skillfully created a bridge between her knowledge and her patients, delivering the utmost care in attending to their needs. She also taught the NP students at UCLA and USC how to build this bridge in their careers. Her professional career was beyond reproach and her bedside manner, meshed with her ability to clearly articulate her extensive medical knowledge, was a breath of fresh air for those who received or sought her counsel. [Read Full Obituary Here] The site is interactive, and until approximately May 21, you can post memories and share photos.

Some have asked about appropriate donations in Pamela's honor. She would appreciate donations to any of the following:

Cetacean Society International
World Wildlife Federation
ASPCA
National Resource Defense Council
National Parks Service
SPOTLIGHT - Education Committee
"The ASPMN^® Education Committee is charged with the responsibility to "promote the development of educational materials to foster excellence in pain management."
Currently, we are working with authors to review and update the ASPMN position statements that serve to educate the pain community as to the organization's viewpoints and direction on relevant pain-related topics and encourage best practices. We are leading a bi-monthly Pain Management Nursing Journal Club to enhance knowledge and skills in pain management, facilitate networking, and sustain and encourage membership. Annually, we review presentation materials for the ASPMN conference. We also pursue any other project assigned by the Board of Directors that are related to education.
The Education Committee is composed of two co-Chairs and 17 members with 3 ad hoc members. Our current members are in various areas of acute and chronic pain, inpatient/outpatient settings, and pediatric/adult areas. Our thoughtful and energetic members actively participate to promote the overall goal of the committee to enhance education toward advancing the mission and goals of ASPMN.
Bill Reintroduced to Require ID Checks at the Pharmacy and Utilization of Prescription Drug Monitoring ‎Program
Representative Rodney Davis (R-IL) recently reintroduced the Opioid Prescription Verification Act, which would require pharmacists to check IDs when dispensing opioids and enter the information of the person picking up an opioid prescription into the state Prescription Drug Monitoring Program to allow law enforcement to track patterns of abuse. The legislation would also require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to collaborate with other agencies to provide guidance to pharmacists on ID checks and safe dispensing. In a press release, Representative Davis said, "this legislation, inspired by a meeting I had with the Normal Police Department a few years ago, would empower law enforcement to monitor 'pharmacy shopping' and track bad actors who abuse opioid prescriptions. It's common sense that individuals should be required to show ID to pick up opioid prescriptions, which are highly addictive and a contributing factor to the opioid epidemic." This bill was previously introduced in the Senate during the 116th Congress
Articles & Resources
Rep. Rodney Davis – Davis Re-introduces Opioid Prescription Verification Act to Combat Opioid Epidemic
Legislation Introduced to Respond to the Increase in Synthetic Opioids
Last week, Representatives Annie Kuster (D-NH-02) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE-AL) introduced the Support, Treatment, and Overdose Prevention of (STOP) Fentanyl Act of 2021, which aims to expand research and education efforts to detect and monitor fentanyl, enhance overdose prevention interventions, expand access to substance use disorder treatment programs, increase public health trainings for law enforcement, and increase synthetic drug surveillance. In a press release, Representative Kuster said, "I'm proud to introduce this legislation to bolster our national response to the opioid epidemic and connect individuals with treatment and recovery programs. We cannot turn our backs on those struggling with substance abuse, and I look forward to working across the aisle on the Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force to address this crisis that impacts communities nationwide." Representative Blunt Rochester added, "synthetic opioids, like fentanyl, have had a devastating impact throughout Delaware and across the United States, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the stark rise in overdose fatalities from fentanyl, it is time for Congress to take long-term action to save lives."

Articles & Resources
Representative Ann McLane Kuster – Fitzgerald, Johnson Introduce SOFA Act to Combat Opioid Epidemic
STOP Fentanyl Act of 2021
Biden Administration Outlines Drug Policy Priorities that Focus on Racial Equity and Harm Reduction
Last week, the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) released a statement by the Biden-Harris Administration outlining their drug policy priorities for year one, which will largely focus on racial equity in drug policy and advancing harm-reduction efforts. According to the statement, the Administration's seven drug policy priorities include expanding access to evidence-based treatment, advancing racial equity in drug policy, enhancing evidence-based harm reduction, supporting evidence-based prevention to reduce substance use in youths, reducing the illicit substances supply, expanding the addiction workforce and recovery-ready workplaces, and expanding access to recovery services. ONDCP also emphasized their commitment to coordination, highlighting that they will work closely with other White House offices, federal agencies, Congress, and State, local, and Tribal governments to meet their year one priorities.
Articles & Resources
The White House – The Biden-Harris Administration's Statement of Drug Policy Priorities for Year One
CDC Adds SUDs to List of Underlying Medical Conditions Associated with High Risk for Severe COVID-19‎
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently added substance use disorders (SUD), including alcohol, opioid and cocaine use disorders, to their list of underlying medical conditions that can make an adult more likely to get severely ill from the COVID-19 virus. The decision to add SUDs was based on a comprehensive evidence review process, which included analyzing publications, scientific articles, journal pre-prints, and internal CDC data on substance use disorders from December 1, 2019 to January 2021. During a White House press briefing on the COVID-19 response, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said, "This update is keeping up with my commitment to lead with science, to have clear information on our website, and to better describe the science underlying these conditions."
Articles & Resources
CDC – People with Certain Medical Conditions
CDC – Scientific Evidence for Conditions that Increase Risk of Severe Illness
The White House - Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
ASPMN Facebook Frame!
Help us spread the word about getting vaccinated by using one of our new Facebook frames! Log in to your Facebook profile, select "change my profile picture" and then "Add a Frame." Search for our frame using "ASPMN®‎" and then select one of our three frame options to announce you have been vaccinated. Be sure to use the hashtag #ASPMN‎Learns and tag ASPMN®‎ on Facebook.
Please remain vigilant and maintain proper safety precautions after vaccination. Stay safe!
Measure Reintroduced to Require Prescribers to Complete SUD Treatment Training
Last week, Representatives David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV-01) and Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) reintroduced the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act, which would require all DEA controlled substance prescribers, who are not already addiction specialists, to dedicate at least eight hours of training on treating patients with opioid or substance use disorder (SUD). The bill would also require certain professional schools to incorporate addiction medicine education to their curricula and would authorize the federal government to provide grants to schools to develop trainings and curricula for prescribers on how to identify and treat SUDs. In a press release, Representative McKinley said, "Ensuring that physicians and other prescribers have the tools and knowledge available to them to identify and create an effective treatment course for patients with substance use disorder is critical to getting the opioid crisis under control."
Representative Trahan added, "Congress has an obligation to undertake a holistic approach to ending the addiction crisis that has taken far too many lives already. That can't happen without understanding addiction's root causes and the stigma associated with seeking out help. The MATE Act will ensure that medical professionals across the nation have standardized training that not only ensures a strong understanding of addiction, but also gives them the tools necessary to identify, treat, and manage patients with substance use disorders." This bill was previously introduced in the House during the 116th Congress.
Articles & Resources
Representative David B. McKinley, P.E. – McKinley Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Prescription Opioid Abuse
Representative Lori Trahan – Trahan Leads Reintroduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Tackle Root Causes of Addiction Crisis
H.R.4974 - MATE Act of 2019
ASPMN® Advanced Practice (AP-PMN) Recognition Program
Application Deadline May 31, 2022
The Advanced Practice (AP) Portfolio Program is a mechanism for demonstrating advanced level knowledge and competency in the practice of pain management nursing evidenced by completion of:
Entry level ANCC Pain Management certification by examination.
Graduate level nursing education as a patient care provider (NP, CNS, CNR, or CNM).
Professional activities that contribute to the advancement of the art and science of Advanced Practice Pain Management Nursing.
ASPMN® began the Advanced Practice Portfolio Recognition in 2014. Qualified nurses may be recognized as having achieved Advanced Practice Competency in Pain Management Nursing by fulfilling the activity requirements of the Advanced Practice (AP) portfolio. Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (NP, CNS, CRN, and CNM) that carry a current pain management nursing certification can apply for AP recognition via portfolio. Successful applicants earn the credential AP-PMN and can use the distinction to highlight their competency of this focused practice designation.

There are two application cycles per year:
Cycle 1 - Applications received by May 31
Cycle 2 - Applications received by December 31
Successful applicants will be recognized at ASPMN®'s 2022 National Conference during the awards ceremony.
For more information and to download the application, click here.
SAMHSA Releases New Treatment Improvement Protocols
SAMHSA has published a series of Advisories based on existing Treatment Improvement Protocols (TIPs) and Technical Assistance Publications(TAPs). These Advisories summarize updated guidance and recommendations on topics in the substance use disorder (SUD) treatment field. The new Advisories include:

Advisory: Comprehensive Case Management for Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Advisory: Using Motivational Interviewing in Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Advisory: Screening and Treatment of Viral Hepatitis in People With Substance Use Disorders
Advisory: Screening and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders Among Adolescents
Advisory: Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Use Treatment
Advisory: Treating Substance Use Disorders Among People With HIV
Advisory: Group Therapy in Substance Use Treatment
Advisory: Prescribing Pharmacotherapies for Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder
Advisory: The Importance of Family Therapy in Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Advisory: The Substance Use Disorder Counseling Competency Framework: An Overview
Advisory: Integrating Vocational Services into Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Our Commitment
ASPMN recognizes the systemic racism that has affected not only our Black and Brown patients but also our healthcare professional colleagues. Our collective pain and suffering have reached new levels as our nation struggles with a crisis of conscience that has emerged on top of the COVID-19 health crisis.
As nurses - and more specifically as people who care - we advocate for those who are suffering. For physical pain, that means providing safe and effective pain management. For the emotional and societal pain we now face, however, the solutions will be more difficult.
We call on our peers to help us in a search for answers and invite you to join a forum to share what you are seeing, how you are feeling, and how we, as a profession, can take effective action.
We are starting that conversation today by asking each of you to share what's going on for you. What level of pain and grief are you feeling? How are you coping? What small or large things are you doing to help manage the pain for ALL your patients? And most of all, how can we help?
Please reach out to us at https://www.facebook.com/ASPMNLearns/
COVID-19 Resources
30 for 30
It's ASPMN®'s 30th Anniversary! Help us to celebrate by making a donation of $30 or more - the donation will assist ASPMN® in developing educational materials so they remain accessible and affordable.
Donate today!
Trump Administration Makes Sweeping Regulatory Changes to Help U.S. Healthcare System Address COVID-19 Patient Surge
At President Trump’s direction, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today is issuing an unprecedented array of temporary regulatory waivers and new rules to equip the American healthcare system with maximum flexibility to respond to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. CMS sets and enforces essential quality and safety standards for...[Read More]
HHS Releases Final Report
The Department of Health and Human Services today released their Final Report on Pain Management Best Practices: Updates, Gaps, Inconsistencies, and Recommendations.
As you know we provided comments and have participated in public meetings leading up to the release.
You can find the report here.
Joint Commission Revision, Effective January 1, 2018
The Joint Commission has approved the following revisions for prepublication for the standards related to pain assessment and management.
Click here for full document.
ASPMN® Member Alert
Opiate Painkiller Dependence Myth Debunked: Painkillers Prescribed After Major Injury Do Not Lead To Long-Term Use
-- Science World Today

See full story here:
https://tinyurl.com/ybvmvn29
Bring an ASPMN® Course to You!
For more on ASPMN® accredited courses, click here.
ASPMN® Advanced Practice Program
We are excited to announce the launch of our "Advanced Practice in Pain Management Nursing (AP-PMN) Recognition" program!
Nurses Treating Pain Podcast
Click here to listen to the Nurses Treating Pain podcast

Pamela Bennett
Ann Schreier

Nurses play an important role in pain management. Two nurses -- Ann Schreier of the American Society for Pain Management Nursing^® and Pamela Bennett of Purdue Pharma -- talk about it in this edition of The Bioethics Channel.

Call for Proposals
ASPMN®‎ will hold its 31^st National Conference September 29-October 2 in San Antonio, Texas. The Conference Planning Committee seeks presentation proposals that address important pain management issues, increase the knowledge and skills of pain management nursing professionals, and promote the development of our profession. Proposals on any topic in pain management are welcome for consideration, and virtual presentations are an option.
PRESENTATION SUBMISSIONS
Presentation submissions will be accepted for the following session types:
General Session (50 minutes)
Pre-Conference Workshop (half-day and full-day)
Concurrent Session (includes both clinical and research submissions – 50 minutes)
Power Session (15-to-25 minutes)
Submission Deadline – March 15, 2021 (for general sessions, concurrent sessions, and workshops)
ASPMN®‎ will accept both virtual and in-person presentation proposals
Clinical, Research, or Industry Poster – The poster submission deadline is later in the spring (after May 1). A separate call for posters will be sent this spring.
Review submission instructions, including descriptions of submission types and categories.
Submit a Proposal
Our Commitment
ASPMN recognizes the systemic racism that has affected not only our Black and Brown patients but also our healthcare professional colleagues. Our collective pain and suffering have reached new levels as our nation struggles with a crisis of conscience that has emerged on top of the COVID-19 health crisis.
As nurses - and more specifically as people who care - we advocate for those who are suffering. For physical pain, that means providing safe and effective pain management. For the emotional and societal pain we now face, however, the solutions will be more difficult.
We call on our peers to help us in a search for answers and invite you to join a forum to share what you are seeing, how you are feeling, and how we, as a profession, can take effective action.
We are starting that conversation today by asking each of you to share what's going on for you. What level of pain and grief are you feeling? How are you coping? What small or large things are you doing to help manage the pain for ALL your patients? And most of all, how can we help?
Please reach out to us at https://www.facebook.com/ASPMNLearns/
February 2020 Special Issue Now Available
This edition is a comprehensive special issue on Trends in Opioid Use for Pain Management and is freely available for all in 2020.

Click here to access now.
ASPMN 2021 National Conference
Save the Date!
September 29 - October 2, 2021
San Antonio, Texas
$30 for 30!
Help us to celebrate ASPMN^®'s 30^th Anniversary by making a donation of $30 or more. Your donation will assist ASPMN^® with the development of educational materials and provide support for an array of programs that further our mission while allowing us to keep those programs accessible and affordable for our members and the larger pain management nursing community.
Donate Now
National Nurses Month
Celebrate Nurses Month by recognizing your colleagues for the critical work they do. Recognition fosters greater understanding of the diversity of the nursing profession by honoring exemplary nurses and engaging with your community.
Recognize one or more nurses who excel, lead, and innovate through their exemplary courage, community service, advocacy, research and innovation, and years of commitment to the profession by nominating them for an ASPMN® Award.
Work with your local ASPMN® Chapter to educate state legislators about the role and value of registered nurses in the health care system. Write a letter or share a video from nurses.
Place an article or opinion piece in your state or local newspaper(s), or in a community blog, about Nurses Month and the contributions of nurses.
Host a video news conference or an informal virtual media roundtable. Discuss nurses' response to major events and other important health care issues in your community, honor a registered nurse for a heroic act, or bestow an honorary nurse title on a deserving elected official or civic leader.
#nursesmonth #YON2020 #thankyounurses
Help ASPMN® Grow in 2020!
Help ASPMN® grow in 2020 by inviting your colleagues to join ASPMN®.
We've even designed this handy virtual postcard to make it easier. Just download the postcard, insert it into an email and send it out to the nurses you know that would benefit from being a member.

Our goal is for every current ASPMN® member to gain just one new member this year.

Spread the word and invite a colleague to join today!
Draft Report on Pain Management Best Practices
The Draft Report on Pain Management Best Practices: Updates, Gaps, Inconsistencies, and Recommendations, was released with a 90 day public comment period. ASPMN® reviewed the draft document, and provided our comments that can be found here. It is expected that the final report, following a thorough review of the comments received, will be released late spring or early summer.

The draft report can be found here.
Commission on Combating Drug Addiction & the Opioid Crisis Report
The President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis released their final report on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. That report can be found here.
ASPMN® Announcement
The American Society for Pain Management Nursing^® is pleased to support the International Association for the Study of Pain and the European Pain Federation in their recognition of 2017 as the Global Year Against Pain After Surgery. Pain is an expected outcome of surgery, yet to date approximately half of patients report inadequate post-operative pain control. The American Society for Pain Management Nursing^®’s mission is to advance and promote optimal nursing care for people affected by pain by promoting best nursing practices. The best way to accomplish this is to disseminate high-quality evidence-based guidelines that advise the use of multimodal analgesics and non-pharmacologic therapies. By partnering with other like-minded pain management professionals worldwide we can begin to improve quality and outcomes for managing pain after surgery for all patients.
Click here for more information.
Role of the Pain Management Nurse
What is the role of the Pain Management Nurse? Watch this video to find out

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