About Us
The American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association, Inc. (APSNA) is the premier professional organization dedicated to the unique needs of nurses who care for children undergoing surgical treatment. Since our founding in 1992, APSNA has united pediatric surgical nurses across the country to promote clinical excellence, foster ongoing education, support nursing research, and improve outcomes for pediatric surgical patients. Through leadership, advocacy, and a commitment to professional development, APSNA empowers nurses to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families
Our Mission
We are the voice that shapes pediatric surgical nursing through advocacy, collaboration, mentorship and leadership. Based on a foundation of research, education and innovation, we will transform care delivery for pediatric surgical patients.
Our Vision
The American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association, Inc. (APSNA) will be the leading authority for the nursing care of pediatric surgical patients.
Our Core Values
Diversity and Inclusion - Act according to a strong code of ethics demonstrating acceptance, cooperation, flexibility, compromise and mutual respect.
Excellence - Establish and sustain professional competencies that promote pediatric surgical nursing to key stakeholders.
Integrity - Model and uphold transparency, accountability and honesty through actions, communication, and caring behaviors.
Innovation - Encourage inquiry and creativity to promote proactive, interactive, professional deliberations.
Scientific Inquiry - Commit to lifelong learning by actively contributing to an evolving body of scientific surgical nursing knowledge through research, publication, and dissemination.
Volunteerism - Provide members the ability to freely interact, discuss trends, and share knowledge.
APSNA's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
APSNA respects, values, and celebrates the unique attributes, characteristics, and perspectives that make each person who they are. We believe that our strength lies in our diversity among the broad range of people and areas we represent. We consider diversity, equity and inclusion a driver of organizational excellence and seek out diversity of participation, thought, and action. It is our aim, therefore, that our members, partners, and key stakeholders reflect and embrace these core values.
Pediatric Surgery Nursing Defined
The pediatric surgical nurse uses the patient and family centered care approach to provide for patients requiring surgical intervention in a variety of settings. Utilizing evidence- based practice guidelines pediatric surgical nurses focus on the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities for children from newborn through young adulthood with an array of surgical issues. They serve as clinicians, researchers, educators, mentors, advocates, and administrators. Pediatric surgical nursing strives for the prevention of illness and injury, the restoration of health and the maximization of comfort in health conditions and at the end of life, through diagnosis, treatment and management of the child’s condition that requires surgical intervention.
