Recognize Excellence in Patient Care
The Alice Magaw Outstanding Clinical Practitioner Award, one of AANA’s Lifetime Achievement Awards, honors a CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist whose contributions in direct patient care have advanced nurse anesthesia practice. Named for ...
AANA Responds to ED’s Proposed Rule on Student Loan Caps and Advanced Nursing Degrees
The AANA is extremely disappointed to see the U.S. Department of Education move forward with their proposal limiting federal graduate student loan borrowing available to Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) ...
Maximizing Autonomy: How 1099 CRNAs Achieve Better Work-Life Balance
Working as a 1099 independent contractor can give CRNAs greater control over schedules, workload, and income, helping improve work-life balance and reduce burnout. However, it also requires managing taxes, benefits, ...
House Resolution Highlights CRNAs’ Essential Role in Expanding Access to Anesthesia Care
A bipartisan resolution was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in January 2026 to recognize the essential role of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in expanding access to anesthesia ...
Get Ready to Comment on Department of Education’s Proposed Rule on Student Loan Caps
As AANA Federal Government Affairs (FGA) continues advocacy with the Department of Education (ED) and Congress on including future CRNAs in the higher student loan cap passed in the One ...
National CRNA Week January 18-24, 2026
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February AANA Journal: Digital Delivery by Default
The February AANA Journal will be delivered digitally by default to better match how most members engage with content—while still honoring the value of print. Prefer a print copy? Please ...
Help Us Improve How We Share Open Comment Opportunities
The AANA Professional Practice team is enhancing how we notify members about open comment opportunities on clinical guidelines, practice considerations, and position statements. Your feedback is essential. This quick 1–2 ...
AANA Champions CRNA Students in Federal Student Loan Discussions
85 Program Directors Join AANA in Urging the Department of Education to Recognize Nurse Anesthesia Students as “Professional” On October 30, AANA sent a powerful message to the U.S. Department ...
Now Open: Fellowship Applications and Leadership Nominations
Two high-impact opportunities await AANA members ready to advance their careers and shape the future of nurse anesthesiology. Apply to become a 2026 Fellow of the AANA (FAANA)—the profession’s highest ...