The American Society for Pain Management Nursing is an organization of professional nurses dedicated to promoting and providing optimal care of individuals with pain, including the management of its sequelae. This is accomplished through education, standards, advocacy, and research.
Goals:
Promote and provide education that provides stimulation, knowledge, and skills required for professional and personal growth.
Encourage nurses to specialize in the practice of pain management nursing.
Facilitate effective communication among pain management nurses.
Encourage and support systematic study, evaluation, and research related to pain management nursing care.
Promote the delivery of high quality pain management care.
Speak for the nursing profession with governmental bodies and the public on issues that concern pain management.
Establish standards of clinical nursing practice and nursing education in pain management.
ABOUT PAIN MANAGEMENT NURSING
This peer-reviewed journal offers a unique focus on the realm of pain management as it applies to nursing. Original and review articles from experts in the field offer key insights in the areas of clinical practice, advocacy, education, administration, and research. Additional features include practice guidelines and pharmacology updates.
Access to full-text articles is limited to ASPMN members and personal subscribers. Abstracts are open to the public. Click here for additional information.
