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National CRNA Week, January 19 – 25, 2025, is a time to reflect on the essential role that CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists play in delivering high-quality anesthesia care to patients across the nation. Join us in celebrating the expertise, compassion, and dedication of CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists with the 2025 CRNA Week theme—CRNAs: Exceptional Care. Innovative Leaders. AANA has […]

AANA is excited to announce the launch of the Wellness Ambassador Micro-credential for CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesiologists, and Residents! This comprehensive program empowers healthcare professionals to promote holistic well-being within their communities and the anesthesia profession. Participants will gain vital knowledge and practical skills in areas like: Substance Use Disorders Suicide Awareness & Prevention Second Victim

The financial side of the healthcare industry continues to be a hot topic for consumers and healthcare administrators alike. Rising costs, facility closings especially in rural areas, and the needs of an aging population dominate the headlines at healthcare institutions.   Balancing patient care with cost-effectiveness can be a difficult and delicate position for healthcare

AANA is one of 14 healthcare organizations to endorse the “Standards of Care for Peripheral Intravenous Catheters: Evidence-Based Expert Consensus,” recently published by the Association for Vascular Access in the Journal of the Association for Vascular Access (JAVA). The study highlights key best practices that enhance patient safety and optimize clinical outcomes. Emphasizing evidence-based techniques,

AANA’s highest acknowledgment will recognize the impact you’ve made in your field and set you apart as a preeminent anesthesia provider with exceptional skills, training, achievements, and professional standards. Stat your application today: Submitter Login Page – Call for Applications – AANA Fellows 2025 Scorecard

The AANA issued the following statement in response to potential medical supply interruptions due to the longshoremen port strike that began October 1, 2024: AANA is deeply concerned by potential impacts to patient care and safety that can be caused by supply chain interruptions due to both an ongoing longshoreman strike at eastern and southern

In 2024, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the AANA Wellness Program, a milestone reflecting two decades of dedication to supporting CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists and RRNAs through the challenges of substance use disorder and mental health. This journey includes pivotal moments like the creation of the AANA Helpline and the impact of COVID-19 on member wellness.

On July 16, the National Board on Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) announced details of the Maintaining Anesthesia Certification (MAC) Program, which launches on August 1, 2024. The MAC Program replaces the Continued Professional Certification Program (CPC) Program. According to the NBCRNA announcement “MAC offers a streamlined four-year certification cycle and is designed

Each year, using a standardized, evidence-based process, the AANA Practice Committee, AANA Professional Practice staff, advisory panels, and subject matter experts, review, evaluate, and revise resource documents found in the Professional Practice Manual for the CRNA and on the AANA website. Just published online, the AANA Journal Practice News column “Supporting CRNA Clinical Practice: A

The market for CRNAs/nurse anesthetists will grow by nearly 38% by 2032—much faster than the average growth of other professions—according to a new report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The report includes the latest statistics on the field, including pay by region and practice environment. Learn more.