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2016 Founders Award Winner

By mwmsd_marketing | October 21, 2025

Raquel Pasarón, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC Dr. Raquel Pasarón was awarded the Founder’s Award at the annual conference in San Diego. This award is presented yearly to recognize an individual’s significant contributions to the advancement of the care of pediatric surgical patients and exemplary service to the APSNA organization. The award has four criteria: professional development,…

Founders Award Winner

2017 Founders Award Winner

By mwmsd_marketing | October 21, 2025

Barbara Bratton, MSN, PNP-BC Hanmin Lee, Chief of the Division of Pediatric Surgery, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital nominated Barbara. Dr. Lee writes, “One of her most important roles is that she started and directs the Long-term Infant to adult Follow-up and Evaluation (LIFE) program at UCSF. This is a program that is dedicated to the…

Founders Award Winner

2018 Founders Award Winner

By mwmsd_marketing | October 21, 2025

Elizabeth “Liz” Foster, MSN, RN, WOCN Our Founders Award recipient received 11 letters of support. It was an overwhelming emotional review that brought a sense of pride, respect and honor to this award and to this organization. Her letters of support were from the following current and past APSNA members and work colleagues: Beth Zimmerman,…

Jenny Kreiss

2019 Founders Award Winner

By mwmsd_marketing | October 21, 2025

Jennifer L. Kreiss, MN, PCPNP-BC Our Founders Award recipient received 5 letters of support. These letters of support were written by John Waldhausen, MD, Division Chief, Jeffrey Avansino, MD, MBA, VP and Medical Director of Surgical Services, Connie Mantel, RN, CPN, Julie Aldrich Whalen, ARNP, MSN, FNP-BC, all from Seattle Children’s Hospital and Raquel Pasarón,…

Mary Ellen Sheridan

2020 Founders Award Winner

By mwmsd_marketing | October 21, 2025

Maryellen Sheridan, MSN, RN, CNS MaryellenMaryellen Sheridan received 3 letters of support. These letters of support were written by Andreas H Meier, MD, Surgeon-in-Chief, Michael H. Ratner, MD, Emeritus Professor of Surgery and Cathleen Caltabiano, RNFA, MSN, PPCNP-BC all from Golisano Children’s Hospital in Syracuse, New York. Maryellen received her first nursing degree in 1986,…

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APSNA Launches New Website

By mwmsd_marketing | September 15, 2025

We’re excited to announce the launch of the new APSNA website-a fresh, modern space designed to better serve our members and the pediatric surgical nursing community. A Modern Look, Built for You Our redesigned site makes it easier than ever to connect with APSNA. With a clean layout, updated navigation, and mobile-friendly design, you’ll be…

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