Highlights of the 2011 term
NYSPANA State Conference
The Many Colors Of
Perianesthesia Nursing
The 2011 New York State PeriAnesthesia Nursing Association State Conference
was held in Binghamton, NY on October 21-23, 2011 and featured a variety of
interesting speakers and topics. Wanda Rodriguez, R.N., M.A., C.C.R.N., C.P.A.N.
kicked off the conference Friday night with a "Hot Topics" presentation on
"Holding ICU and Med/Surg Patients in the PACU" and "Family Visitation in the PACU".
The audience participation was wonderful. Many shared contributing factors to
PACU holding. Implications on patient care, patient/nurse satisfaction, successful
attempts to improve patient flow, and prevention/resolution of holding was also discussed.
Saturday's presentations were also informative and engaging. Rita Bergevin, R.N.-B.C.,
M.A., and C.W.C.N lectured on wound care which was helpful and informative.
Wanda Rodriguez, R.N., M.A., C.C.R.N., C.P.A.N. spoke on "The Aging Process" which was
enlightening and "depressing". James Dana Kondrup, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., A.C.G.E. brought
energy and enthusiasm to his lecture on "Robotic Surgery". Jeffrey King, M.D., F.A.C.S.
brought humor to the "Treatment of Sinusitis " and Maureen Iacono, R.N., B.S.N., C.P.A.N.
brought the love and caring to her lecture on "Caring Models of Nursing". Barbara Wiseman, M.D.
closed the day with a two hour presentation on "Uro-gynecology" that was relatable and educational.
Kimberly Burnett, R.N., M.S., F.N.P-B.C.started us off Sunday with a new look at
"Diabetes and the Surgical Patient". This presentation flowed perfectly into a lecture by
Alison M. Dura, R.N., M.S. on the "Pathophysiology of Stress". We all feel stress, but this
presentation showed us sometimes stress is good, and showed how our body responds to short term
and long term stressors. Leah Cunningham, M.D.closed the weekend off with a review of the
"Basics of Anesthesia and Treatments for Laryngospasm".
The goal of NYSPANA is to provide education to perianesthesia nurses, but we also believe in
giving back to our communities. This year's community service project benefited "My Brother's Keeper".
The mission statement of "My Brother's Keeper" is"Our only purpose is to help the homeless be warm
until they can be helped or healed by others in our society." Many districts and individuals
donated gift baskets and jewelry which were raffled off to lucky members of our audience.
Through raffle tickets sales we raised $547 dollars for "My Brother's Keeper". Along with donations,
attendees brought blankets, clothing, and supplies. The Binghamton area, along with much of
the state, has recently suffered devastating floods. We placed a basket so members could donate
to flood relief and $103was raised. This was donated to a local church that has been donating water,
cleaning supplies and assistance to those affected by the flooding.
This conference would not have been a success without the participation and cooperation of our wonderful
speakers and without the supportive and hardworking planning committee. I would like to thank
Kathy Balog, Trish Stange, Carol Hastings, Sue Russell, Melissa Martin and Sue Ann Pearce for all
they have done to improve and provide for the 2011 NYSPANA State Conference.
Jenny Seliga, RN, BSN,
NYSPANA District 9 President
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For over a year we have had a link from our web site to survey monkey
for Phase II nurses on Opioid Induced Sedation. This is a descriptive
survey-based study testing the reliability of three different scales used
to assess sedation during opioid administration for pain management in
non-critical areas. Identifying advancing sedation before it is compounded
by continued opioid administration is the key to patient safety in the
prevention of respiratory depression or apnea.
Some demographic results:
- 76 responses - only 82% completed survey - 53% held BS degrees
- 80% from hospital Phase II -
30% have greater than 25 years of surgical experience
Scale results:
95% felt sedation scale B was the best (using wide scale of -5
unarousable, 0 alert and calm, to +4 combative)
Sedation does precede respiratory depression.
Thanks to all who participated. We are looking for another research project that
includes both Phase I and Phase II nurses.
Please send any ideas to me at:
CVL54@hotmail.com - with subject titled: NYSPANA Research Ideas.
Cynthia Veltri Lucieer, BSN, RN, CAPA, NYSPANA Research Chair
NYSPANA State Conference
The Many Colors Of
Perianesthesia Nursing
NYSPANA members at the October 2011 New York State PeriAnesthesia Nursing Association State Conference that was held in Binghamton, NY.
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