Anesthesiologist assistant advocate groups have introduced HB1038 in the Washington State House, which will license AAs in Washington and impact all CRNAs practicing in the state. Washington Association of Nurse Anesthetists is requesting that all CRNAs submit opposition to the bill through the Washington State Legislature Committee Sign-In process. Click here to submit your opposition. Choose […]
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ROSEMONT, Ill. – The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has named Ingrida Lusis to serve as AANA’s Deputy Chief Advocacy Officer, effective Jan. 3, 2023. She will report to Chief Advocacy Officer Lorraine Jordan PhD, CRNA, CAE, FAAN. Lusis will lead both AANA’s federal and state advocacy teams in addition to the CRNA-PAC. “With […]
AANA comments included in final CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids Rosemont, Ill. (AANA) – The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) applauds the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for providing more flexibility and clarity in their updated Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids. The final guidelines include acknowledgment of the role of Certified Registered […]
As a Fellow of the AANA, you are recognized as one of the most accomplished leaders in the profession of nurse anesthesiology. Earning the FAANA designation is a major career achievement that recognizes CRNAs as outstanding practitioners, educators, researchers, and advocates for the profession. The FAANA designation communicates a commitment to excellence in the profession […]
As we wrap up CRNA week, CRNAs have received some important coverage. Below are some of the best features that truly highlight the importance of the CRNA occupation: Rep. Underwood, House VA Committee Move to Increase CRNA Pay Cap in VA Newswise Honor America’s trusted anesthesia experts on the frontlines | Opinion The Tennessean, […]
We are asking that all DCANA members take two minutes out of their day to ask their U.S. Senators and Representative to contact U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough in support of the VA’s effort to establish National Standards of Practice for Healthcare Professionals, and to support allowing CRNAs to practice to […]
Since 2000, National CRNA Week has been the AANA’s annual celebration of the nation’s more than 57,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists who safely and cost-effectively provide more than 49 million anesthetics each year. This CRNA Week, we want to reflect on their heroic work and look forward to a future […]
The AANA provides an excellent COVID-19 resource page for CRNAs here. We encourage our DC members to utilize the page and reach out with any questions. It provides an array of valuable information, including but not limited to: Clinical Practice Resources Resuming Elective, Non-Surgical Procedures Critical Care Resources COVID-19 Medicare Resources COVID-19 Well-Being State Advocacy […]
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 full scope. […]
The below information is taken from Beyond The Mask podcast episode #45, “Empowering Politics Nurses In Electoral College”. The FIRST CANDIDATE SCHOOL EXCLUSIVELY FOR NURSES in the country is being launched and will be held at Yale in May. 22 applicants in the first round have been accepted and 28 spots are still available. Two […]