Perianesthesia Nurse Awareness Week (PANAW) Seminar - Level Up: Innovation, Compassion, Certification, and the Future of Perianesthesia Nursing
Goldberg Auditorium in Gorman Building at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Road Northwest
Washington, DC 20007
Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 7:30am ET - 2:45pm ET
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Topic
Advancements and Innovations in Trauma Surgery: Implications for Postoperative Care; Person Centered Care: Creating Alignment Among Patients, Providers, and Payers; Passion, Excellence, and Humor: Time to Let Your Hair Down as Perianesthesia Nurses; Certification; Panel Discussion: New to Practice Nurses in Perianesthesia Nursing; ASPAN Update on Enhancing Organizational Capacity Strategic Work Team (EOC SWT)
Credits Offered
This event offers
5.5 CE credits
to attendees.
Accreditation Info:
ANCC.
Additional Information
Level Up Your Perianesthesia Practice
The CBSPAN DC District invites you to “Level Up: Innovation, Compassion, Certification, and the Future of Perianesthesia Nursing”—a dynamic seminar celebrating Perianesthesia Nurse Awareness Week (PANAW) at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
Why Attend
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Engage with nationally renowned speakers known for their expertise and energy
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Explore forward‑thinking topics that elevate clinical practice and professional growth, such as Advancements and Innovations in Trauma Surgery; Implications for Postoperative Care; Person Centered Care: Creating Alignment Among Patients, Providers, and Payers; Passion, Excellence, and Humor: Time to Let Your Hair Down as Perianesthesia Nurses; Certification; ASPAN Updates: Enhancing Organizational Capacity (EOC) Work TEAM; and Panel Discussion: New to Practice RNs in Perianesthesia Nursing.
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Celebrate PANAW with peers who share your passion for exceptional patient care
This is your chance to gain fresh insights, strengthen your skills, and connect with leaders shaping the future of perianesthesia nursing.
Speakers
Trauma Surgeon at MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Author, Speaker, & Consultant on Person-Centered Care | Storyteller on Healthcare, Disability, & Resilience | Leader Advancing Patients as People, Not Cases
Oncology Research Nurse at Overlook Medical Center
Registered Nurse at Brigham and Women's Hospital
Dedicated and patient-focused Registered Nurse with proven strengths in perianesthesia nursing; direct patient care, staff development, and family advocacy Experienced in all facets of primary nursing care of the adult and geriatric postoperative and post procedure patients. Knowledgeable in all phases of inpatient and ambulatory surgery; immediate post operative care, teaching and support to patients and families, extended recovery, and follow up communication to answer any questions
Region 5 Director
American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses
Perioperative/Perianesthesia Nursing Professional Development Specialist
Director of Professional Practice-Magnet Program
Former Prep/PACU Nurse Manager
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Experienced Nurse Leader with over 25 years in psychiatry, critical care, surgical ¤tly Peri-Anesthesia nursing
Associate Minister at Hemingway Temple AME Church
Clinical Education Coordinator
CBSPAN Baltimore VP
Register For This Event
In-Person attendance at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Thank you for registering for the virtual 2026 PANAW Seminar. The Zoom link for the Seminar will be sent to you 24 hours prior to start of the Seminar on the email you registered with.
Thank you for registering for the virtual 2026 PANAW Seminar. The Zoom link for the Seminar will be sent to you 24 hours prior to start of the Seminar on the email you registered with.