On Monday, October 11 at 9-10 a.m. CT, AANA President Dina Velocci, DNP, CRNA, APRN, will be featured in a panel discussion with presidents of advanced practice provider (APP) organization presidents at the kickoff ceremony of the inaugural National Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week (October 11-15, 2021). In addition to CRNAs, National APP Week honors the contribution of APPs including Physician Associate (Assistants), Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Certified Nurse-Midwives. According to the National APP Week mission statement, “This important group of providers elevate the fields of medicine and nursing to ensure our most vulnerable populations receive high-quality, evidence-based care.” Join the Virtual Kickoff Ceremony through this Zoom link.