The society is dedicated to supporting the public and professional education, research and credentialing practice standards programs of the american society of perianesthesia nurses. These programs promote quality, cost-effective healthcare to patients, their families, and the community.

National conference - the society hosts an annual national conference in a different location each year. The conference is comprised of numerous educational workshops and meetings conducted over a six day period for the nurses to obtain current education in their professional field. There were more than 1,400 attendees at the 2017 national conference held in indianapolis, indiana. There were more than 86 workshops and presentations offered to those attendees. education - the society is the premier producer and provider of education for the perianesthesia nurse. The topics of education include programs from post-op nausea and vomiting, certification preparation courses, how to be effective leaders, to concepts for the treatment of post-op pain. This education is offered in numerous locations across the u. S. And is in coordination with the american nurses credentialing center and provides contract hours for nurses continuing education requirements and certification. publications - the society publishes the journal of perianesthesia nurses, a bimonthly professional magazine for the society members to update them on scientific advancements, research findings and clinical practices in the perianesthesia nursing field. It is the premier journal for nurses in the care of patients undergoing procedures requiring sedation, analgesia and anesthesia. Also published is "breathline", a bimonthly newsletter which keeps members current on organizational initiatives and activities. Also, the professional standards for perianesthesia nurses is updated and published by the society on a bimonthly basis. The society has more than 13,000 members.