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A federal judge in Massachusetts this week found that the Department of Education’s exclusion of nursing degrees from its definition of a professional degree is likely contrary to law, agreeing with an earlier analysis by the D.C. court. While the court did not grant a temporary injunction in the lawsuit brought by AANA, American Nurses […]

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Patients in Vermont and Ohio now have increased access to safe anesthesia care. The two states are the latest to opt out of Medicare physician supervision requirements for CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists. With Vermont Gov. Phil Scott’s letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on July 2, Vermont

What keeps CRNAs/nurse anesthetists engaged, satisfied, and committed to their roles? A new AANA Journal study examines the workplace factors that influence career satisfaction and retention, from leadership support and scheduling flexibility to professional fulfillment and peer relationships. Discover insights that can help you evaluate opportunities and build a more rewarding career. Read the article. 

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Mentorship is playing an increasingly vital role in nurse anesthesia education. As programs face faculty shortages, educator burnout, evolving academic expectations, strong mentoring relationships can help faculty thrive, strengthen academic cultures, and develop future leaders. In this Q&A, Hallie Evans, DNP, CRNA, APRN, CNE, FAANA, Senior Director of Education and Professional Development at AANA, share

The AANA began on June 17, 1931, when 40 nurse anesthetists from 12 states gathered in a classroom at Lakeside Hospital in Cleveland. The meeting unfolded on a busy day for what was then Western Reserve University, with graduation exercises underway at Severance Hall and the dedication of University Hospitals taking place the same day.

Join us for the AANA Annual Congress 2026, happening August 21–25 in Boston, MA (with a virtual option available)! This premier event brings together nurse anesthesiology professionals from across the country for top-tier education, networking, and the latest in evidence-based practice. Early bird rates won’t last forever—be sure to register before June 22 to secure