Welcome to A.S.P.E.N.!

Thank you for being a part of our community! Since 1976, A.S.P.E.N. has been dedicated to improving patient care by advancing the science and practice of nutrition support therapy. We  guarantee you’ll find your membership rewarding. 

 

This special member gateway is just for you and is designed to help you take full advantage of all of your benefits. 

Check out what A.S.P.E.N. is up to - view A.S.P.E.N.'s top five strategic initiavites! 

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Guidelines and Standards Library

If you are seeking guidance on how to better perform your job every day, then take a look at the Guidelines and Standards Library which makes specific practice recommendations based upon a rigorous and comprehensive evaluation of all available scientific data. Working with experts in the field, A.S.P.E.N. regularly updates nutrition support therapy guidelines and standards that highlight new evidence and processes. 

JPEN and NCP

Your membership* includes free, bi-monthly delivery of JPEN and NCP—a $310 value! Interested in original, peer-reviewed studies that define the cutting edge of basic and clinical research in the field? Find them in the Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (JPEN). For a more practical focus that can enhance your daily work in delivering nutrition support, read Nutrition in Clinical Practice (NCP). Plus, A.S.P.E.N. members and subscribers enjoy free online access to the content and journal-related features like RSS feed and online communities via Reddit and Digg. 

Peer-to-peer Connections

A.S.P.E.N. members live all over the world, and the boundaries are limitless when it comes to making professional connections. As an A.S.P.E.N. member you can interact with your peers through A.S.P.E.N. Connect, an online community that allows members to freely submit, collaborate, and communicate online via discussion groups, resource libraries, blogs, section and, chapter communities,. This is one benefit you don’t want to miss. 

A.S.P.E.N. members also enjoy discounted membership to the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN). 

A.S.P.E.N. Bookstore

The best-of-the best clinical nutrition resources—that’s what you’ll find in the A.S.P.E.N. Bookstore. From patient education materials to those covering the basics of parenteral and enteral nutrition, the bookstore is full of scientific and practical information that is ideal for healthcare professionals. Plus, the Online Library is full of resources you can inexpensively purchase and download.  It’s all here for you with special pricing for A.S.P.E.N. members that will easily exceed your yearly dues! 

A.S.P.E.N. Members also have free access to the Evidence Analysis Library from the American Dietetic Association. The EAL® is an online library featuring topics of interest to practitioners in an evidence-based format. This valuable resource offers a synthesis of the most relevant nutritional research on important clinical practice questions housed within an accessible online, user-friendly library. 

Professional Development

Expert speakers, education, workshops and networking with colleagues are abundant through A.S.P.E.N., plus you can earn CE credits. 

• Clinical Nutrition Week (CNW)—A.S.P.E.N.’s annual conference—is the premier conference dedicated to all aspects of nutrition support therapy. This gathering of 1600+ physicians, dietitians, nurses, pharmacists, educators and researchers specializing in clinical nutrition is an amazing learning and networking opportunity. A virtual program is also available. 

• Lecture of the Month—FREE to members. Here’s your chance to learn the latest on 

parenteral and enteral nutrition at your convenience. 

• A.S.P.E.N. Webinar Series. Covering current topics in nutrition support therapy, the series delivers information that impacts how you care for your patients every day. 

• Virtual Nutrition Support Review Course. Looking for a convenient, interactive learning forum? The Online Nutrition Support Review Course is a virtual program that examines core topics in an easy to access environment. 

Advocating for Nutrition Support Therapy

A.S.P.E.N. works on your behalf to bring to light high priority issues pertaining to nutrition support therapy. We work together with coalitions of other like-minded organizations, the U.S. Congress, the executive branch (HHS, NIH, regulatory agencies, CMS, AHRQ), public/private groups, and the courts (amicus briefs) to make sure that your voice is heard. 

And of course, if you have any questions please call us at 1-800-727-4567 or 301-587-6315, Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm Eastern or email aspen@nutr.org. We look forward to assisting you. 

*Student and New Practitioner/Trainee members receive online-only versions of the journals.