NevPANA Special Election for Vice-President/President Elect

Dear NevPANA Members,

Following the withdrawal of our initial nominee for Vice President/President Elect, we reopened the nomination process—and we’re pleased to announce a new candidate: Arlene Thurston.

Arlene brings two years of dedicated service as Member at Large #2, and we’re excited about the leadership she could bring to this new role.

We encourage all members to take a moment to review Arlene’s profile and participate in the voting process. Your voice matters, and your vote helps shape the future of NevPANA.

Please submit your ballot by Friday, September 5th, 2025.

Thank you for your continued engagement and support!

Candidate Profile:

Arlene Thurston:

Thank you—I truly appreciate the nomination and the opportunity to continue serving NevPANA. I have been a nurse since 1989 and became CAPA certified in 2020. After spending 20 years in surgical orthopedics, I was searching for a new nursing specialty and discovered perianesthesia nursing in 2016. It has been one of the best career decisions I’ve ever made.

I’ve grown exponentially as a pre-op nurse and deeply value the ongoing professional education, development, and involvement this specialty offers. Caring for patients undergoing surgeries, procedures, and anesthesia—oft

en during some of the most stressful and traumatic moments of their lives—has been both rewarding and gratifying.

For the past three years, I’ve served as an Item Writer and Reviewer for the American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification for the CAPA examination. I love NevPANA for its camaraderie, support, and encouragement, as well as its commitment to continuing education.