Updates

In advance of CRNA Week 2022, TANA invited CRNA members to share their stories for publication on tncrna.com and distribution via TANA social media and blast emails to the membership. Select stories will also be pitched to various media outlets for consideration of publication, either during CRNA Week or after. Numerous CRNAs wrote to tell […]

Since 2000, National CRNA Week has been our annual celebration of the nation’s more than 57,000 nurse anesthetists. From collaborating for transformative wins in healthcare policy to saving lives and advancing patient care, National CRNA Week gives the healthcare community and greater public alike the opportunity to reflect on the heroic work and unique expertise

James Alberding, clinical assistant professor, TANA President-Elect and Co-Federal Political Director, is the 2021 recipient of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s Novice Faculty Excellence Clinical Teaching Award. Read more.

Dear Colleagues, This Veterans Day, the Tennessee Association of Nurse Anesthetists gratefully pays tribute to the thousands of veteran and active-duty military CRNAs who have served our country caring for those who fight to protect the American way of life. The bond between our military heroes and CRNAs was forged more than 150 years ago,

Welcome to our 2022 TANA Board of Directors! These members were voted on by the TANA membership and announced at the TANA Annual Business Meeting on October 16, 2021 in Murfreesboro, TN. Led by our new President, Brad Koss, DNAP, CRNA, APN, you can see here new members as follows:   Jim Alberding, CRNA- President

This year at the 84th Annual Meeting TANA’s 2021 Patty Cornwell Practitioner of the Year Award was awarded to LCDR Hope Ferguson, DNP, CRNA, APRN. This award is voted on annually by the TANA Board and given to a TANA member in good standing who has made a significant contribution to the profession of nurse

There is still time to sign up for our Annual Meeting taking place October 15-17, at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center in Murfreesboro, TN! Pre-registration is now closed; however, you can join us by registering on-site at the registration desk! We hope to see you soon in Murfreesboro. For more information, see our

The TANA/CRNA community is relatively small but connected in many ways. As such, the loss of any member in our group is difficult. While we mourn any loss, the depth to which it impacts us as an association is often due to history. Today, we are dealing with history that has a lot of reach. I am

Join Us for TANA’s 84th Annual Meeting October 15-17 in Murfreesboro. Keep an eye out for Speaker Spotlight emails highlighting each fantastic speakers we have lined up for you this year. Visit the TANA convention page to Register Now, link to hotel reservations and check out our amazing sponsors. Safety measures will be in place.