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By Julie Ciaramella AANA Public Relations & Communications As a veteran and a nurse working at a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facility, Matthew Jenkins, a student registered nurse anesthetist, understands the importance of CRNA full practice authority in the VHA more than most. This past March, he made a difference for his future profession by advocating on Capitol Hill through a legislative fellowship program hosted by …

Full Practice Authority within the VHA is Personal for Marine Corps Veteran and Future CRNA Read More »

The 2020 Continued Professional Certification (CPC) Application window for certification renewal is open on the NBCRNA portal for CRNAs due to renew their certification by July 31, 2020. The deadline is now extended to November 30, 2020. For this first CPC cycle, you will need 60 Class A credits and 40 Class B credits (or can …

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TANA President David Klappholz, MSN, RN, CRNA submitted a letter to various news outlets this week and has been published in the The Greenville Sun and other weekly newsletters. The full commentary can be read below. Nursing is a profession to be celebrated—not just May 6-12 during National Nurses Week, but year-round. For 18 straight …

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This powerful photo taken in a TGH operating room has captured the hearts of millions around the globe. Our motto since Covid-19 first swept into our community has been ‘Love Conquers All,’ and this picture of TeamHealth clinicians, Ben and Mindy Cayer, epitomizes that. Over the past few days, their picture has been seen everywhere from international …

CRNA Union University Alumni: ‘Love Conquers All’ Read More »

The AANA Advocacy team has compiled an FAQ Document on Supervision Removal with the latest information and answers to your questions about how the CMS waiver will affect your practice. Of note: The CMS supervision waiver does not apply to state supervision laws. The COVID-19 State Government Resources page lists enacted state actions taken in …

AANA Advocacy: New COVID-19 Resources Read More »

Dear Patty, Breaking news! The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has temporarily suspended physician supervision requirements for CRNAs! Only moments ago, CMS announced an unprecedented array of temporary regulatory waivers and new rules to equip the American healthcare system with maximum flexibility to respond to the pandemic and enabling YOU to practice at …

CMS Temporarily Suspends Physician Supervision Requirements For CRNAs Read More »

On March 26, 2020, Vincent Davis, Director of Office of Health Care Facilities, issued a memorandum to hospital and ASTCs regarding Executive Order 18, which directs hospitals and outpatient surgical facilities to postpone non-essential procedures in light of COVID-19.  The memo emphasizes the purpose of the EO is to protect medical providers, staff and community …

ASTC & Hospital Letter on Elective Procedures from TN DoH Read More »