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 […]
National CRNA Week was a huge success! From the inspirational stories shared across social media, to the U.S. House of Representatives’ bipartisan resolution acknowledging the vital role CRNAs play in the U.S. healthcare industry, thank you for your participation! Let’s continue to take every opportunity to make our great profession known. In partnership with the […]
On your behalf, the AANA has been working tirelessly with the administration, agencies, and lawmakers to advance Executive Order #13890, “Protecting and Improving Medicare for Our Nation’s Seniors.” As you know, the executive order would significantly advance the CRNA profession by eliminating burdensome Medicare requirements including physician supervision and licensure requirements that are more stringent […]
This past Friday, CRNAs across the country earned a significant win! The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) decided to recognize CRNA’s ability to perform pre-anesthetic assessments in Ambulatory Surgical Centers as part of the final rule of the Physician Fee Schedule. The final rule also recognizes Medicare Part B payment to CRNAs for evaluation […]
Mission To provide a positive, welcoming, motivational and educational experience to identified students interested in nurse anesthesia education as a profession who attend the Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Educators through mentoring by experienced CRNA educators. Objective of the Program The program will consist of a one-day mentoring experience for a select group of student […]
CALL TO ACTION: YOUR RESPONSE NEEDED! Below is the beginning of the Change.org Petition Executive Order – Protect & Promote Nursing’s Role in Providing Care for Patients. Dear President Trump, Thank you for fighting to protect, promote, and provide healthcare to our nation. As health care spending continues to rise, Americans are not receiving the […]
We are pleased to announce that our very own, Monica Rose, PhD, CRNA, has been selected by the AANA Board of Directors to serve as Chair of the FY2020 Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Her term of service on this committee begins August 14, 2019 and concludes August 18, 2020. We couldn’t be more proud!
If you recertified or initially certified in 2017 on or before July 31, you are likely due to complete your two-year check-in—the next step in the CPC Program—by July 31 this year. It takes just a few minutes and can be completed from your phone, tablet or computer. The two-year check-in is important in part […]
AANA Membership Renewals Open on July 1 As we near the end of our current membership period, we’d like to thank you for your continued commitment to the AANA! Your membership helps support the organization’s mission to advance the CRNA profession, and we are proud to serve you, our members, as we work together to […]
Below is information on an important program provided by AANA. AANA Peer Assistance is support for CRNAs and student registered nurse anesthetists for all aspects related to drugs/alcohol impairment, suspicion of drug diversion, substance use disorder (SUD), adverse event support, and questions related to fitness for duty. August 2019 – TopMedTalk Podcast: AANA 2019, Substance […]