American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
US medical professional organization
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The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) is a US-based professional organization. Its members include dieticians, nurses, pharmacists, physicians and scientists who are involved in providing clinical nutrition to patients.[5]
AbbreviationASPEN
FoundedJune 5, 1975
Tax ID no. 52-1161382[1]
Legalstatus501(c)(3) nonprofit organization[1]
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| Abbreviation | ASPEN |
|---|---|
| Founded | June 5, 1975 |
| Tax ID no. | 52-1161382[1] |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization[1] |
| Purpose | To improve patient care by advancing the science and practice of clinical nutrition and metabolism.[2] |
| Headquarters | Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 38.994894°N 77.031753°W |
| Sharon Y. Irving PhD, RN, CRNP [3] | |
| Wanda Johnson, CMP, CAE, FACEhp[4] | |
| Subsidiaries | Sustain LLC, Aspen Rhoads Research Foundation, 501(c)(3), National Board of Nutrition Support Certification 501(c)(6) |
| Expenses | $4,722,210[2] (2017) |
| Employees | 21[2] (2016) |
| Volunteers | 400[2] (2016) |
| Website | www |
ASPEN was founded on June 5, 1975.[6] It was officially incorporated on November 30, 1976.[7] It has almost 6,000 members.[8] The society runs an annual meeting, the ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice Conference.[9]
Journals
Publications
- The ASPEN Adult Nutrition Support Core Curriculum, 3rd Edition
- ASPEN Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Disorders Handbook, Second Edition
- ASPEN Enteral Nutrition Handbook, 2nd Edition
- ASPEN Parenteral Nutrition Handbook, Third Edition
- Guidebook on Enteral Medication Administration[10]
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