Congratulations to Laura Textor and Jennifer Surprise!

Congratulations to GKCCASPMN members Laura Textor and Jennifer Surprise on being selected as 2 of 13 nurses recognized as ASPMN® Advanced Practice Portfolio Recognition.  To date, there are 13 nurses who have received this recognition. 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.

The objectives of the ASPMN® Advanced Practice Portfolio Recognition Program are to promote excellence in Advanced Practice Pain Management Nursing by:
Formally recognizing those individuals who meet all the requirements of the ASPMN® AP Program.
Encouraging continued professional growth in the practice of pain management nursing.
Establishing and measuring the level of knowledge required for AP recognition in pain management nursing.
Providing a standard of knowledge required for recognition, thereby assisting the employer, public and members of health professions in the assessment of the AP Pain Management Nurse.
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.

We areproud of the accomplishments of our members!