This spring the Medicare agency temporarily waived physician supervision requirements, allowing CRNAs to function to the full extent of their training and licensure during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Now, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to determine the costs and benefits of making this […]
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AANA is pleased to bring you additional fresh Extended Virtual Congress content FREE for members! Additional Extended Congress content is available for free on CRNA Knowledge Network, AANA’s streaming video and audio education platform. From clinical information to practice trends, you’ll earn Class A CE Credits and learn from leaders in nurse anesthesia on a […]
The AANA Public Relations department is continuously working to share the stories of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and bringing CRNAs the national recognition they deserve. The work of CRNAs before and during the COVID-19 pandemic exemplifies the many hallmarks of nursing and nurse anesthesia, and points to why nurses are continuously rated the most honest, […]
With a new membership period on the horizon, the AANA once again asks you to renew your membership and join us as we work to protect and advance your profession. Your support and participation matter more than ever. Membership is the power source that fuels the AANA’s ability to advocate for, support, and promote the […]
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 […]
On Friday, March 27, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act or CARES Act. This bill is the third relief effort passed by Congress to help address both the economic and healthcare effects of COVID-19. The AANA worked hard to successfully advocate for our members as Congress drafted the legislation, ensuring it […]
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 AANA has partnered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to offer employment opportunities for CRNAs while supporting our nation’s veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the VA Travel Nurse Corps program, the AANA and the VA have created opportunities for you to work at 157 facilities across the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) […]
The AANA recognizes that as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to put strain on hospitals around the country, all healthcare providers can play a critical role in managing the delivery of care. During this time, it is essential for each facility to optimize its healthcare workforce and utilize CRNAs as advanced practice nurses. CRNAs can play […]
Brett Morgan, DNP, CRNA, Senior Director of Education and Practice at the AANA, is one of the authors of an article that explores the historical role of men in nursing. The article, published in the journal Geriatric Nursing, takes a look at the contributions of men in nursing—including poet Walt Whitman, who volunteered as a […]