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The American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification, Inc.

ABPANC provides CPAN® and CAPA® Certification for perianesthesia nurses.

CPAN stands for Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse and CAPA stands for Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse. These certifications are designed for registered nurses caring for patients who have experienced sedation, analgesia and anesthesia.

11/21/2025

Stay on top of your early 2026 CPAN® and CAPA® Certification and Recertification dates! Don’t miss your window to apply, test, or renew your credential.

Find all key dates and details at www.cpancapa.org

11/19/2025

ABPANC Question of the Week- Submit your answer in the comments and use the link below to find the correct answer and additional study questions!

An 8-month-old is admitted to the PACU post closure of a tracheostomy. Vital signs are: BP = 84/35, HR = 170, R = 28. The infant exhibits a weak cry, diminished breath sounds and bilateral subcutaneous emphysema. Within 5 minutes, the infant is nonresponsive, HR = 55, R = 10, and SpO2 = 78% on 100% O2 via face mask. The priority nursing action is to:

A. attempt a needle decompression.
B. administer 2 mg/kg of atropine.
C. call a code and begin CPR.
D. hyperventilate with a bag-valve-mask

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11/18/2025

Register today for ABPANC's Continuing Professional Development Webinar

Pain Management 2.0: Rethinking Pain Control for the Post-Anesthesia Patient
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025, from 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET
Contact Hours: 1.15 pending approval
Cost: $30
https://buff.ly/klGSBrO

Perianesthesia nurses operate at the forefront of post-anesthesia care, balancing analgesia, safety, and recovery. Pain Management 2.0 offers a focused, evidence-based update on modern pain control—covering

- multimodal strategies,
- opioid stewardship, and
- individualized care for complex patients.

Through real world examples and best-practice guidance, participants will enhance their competence in delivering safer, more effective pain management and foster improved outcomes across the perioperative continuum.

11/17/2025

The September-November 2025 examination window closed on November 15.

Congratulations to all of our new CPAN and CAPA certified nurses! Comment below if you received your certification this window, and be sure to specify: or !

Also, we'd like to offer a special congratulations to those nurses who Recertified their credential during this period. Comment below with the number of years you have been certified! You are a credit to perianesthesia nursing, and you should be celebrated for this incredible accomplishment! Congratulations!

11/15/2025

Today is the last day of the testing window for 2025 - best of luck to those who are taking their exams today, and congratulations to all of those who have already tested and passed their CPAN or CAPA exams!

If you've been thinking about getting certified, now is a great time to start preparing for the 2026 testing windows! You got this!

Check out the Certification handbook and FAQ's on ABPANC's website: cpancapa.org.

11/14/2025

Are you ready to help guide the future of perianesthesia nursing? Serving on the ABPANC Board of Directors is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on the profession, share your passion for the specialty, and collaborate with other certified nurses who are equally dedicated to excellence in patient care.

Board service offers professional growth, leadership experience, and the chance to travel and network with passionate colleagues from across the country.

Learn more and apply today: https://buff.ly/iOhFXuI

11/13/2025

Saturday is the last day to take the CPAN and CAPA exams for 2025. If you've already registered for the exam be sure to schedule and take your exam by tomorrow!

11/12/2025

ABPANC Question of the Week- Submit your answer in the comments and use the link below to find the correct answer and additional study questions!

A patient is admitted to PACU after receiving general anesthesia. The patient is tachypneic, has muscle rigidity, tachycardia, and dysrhythmia. Which of the following is the patient most likely experiencing?

A. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
B. Postoperative hemorrhage
C. Hypoxic brain damage
D. Malignant hyperthermia

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11/10/2025

The ABPANC Advocacy Award publicly recognizes the CPAN® and/or CAPA® certified nurse who exemplifies leadership as a patient advocate.

The ABPANC Advocacy Award publicly recognizes the CPAN® and/or CAPA® certified nurse who exemplifies leadership as a patient advocate.

Do you have a story to tell about how a CPAN and/or CAPA certified nurse who advocated above and beyond their normal role to meet the needs of a perianesthesia patient and/or their family? Nominate them today! https://buff.ly/gQ9FtVb

11/07/2025

ABPANC offers a number of examination preparation resources for CPAN/CAPA candidates. Check out our free 12-Week Study Plans here: https://buff.ly/8UjbvE9

11/05/2025

ABPANC Question of the Week- Submit your answer in the comments and use the link below to find the correct answer and additional study questions!

A perianesthesia nurse notices that several patients have arrived in PACU with low O2 saturations. The nurse would like to implement a study of the problem. The first step is to:

A. collect related current literature.
B. formulate the research question.
C. define the problem.
D. identify the desired outcome.

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11/03/2025

What does CPAN or CAPA certification mean to you? Javier Rivera, BSN, RN, CPAN, CAPA shared his certification story with us - see it here, and view more from Javier, and others, here: https://buff.ly/MEImxNH

Do you have a good story to share? Submit yours today!

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http://www.cpancapa.org/

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