American Association of Nurse Anesthetists urges Senate Veterans Affairs Committee to allow CRNAs and all other advanced practice registered nurses to practice to the full scope of their education.
This is a conference that teaches aspiring and current business owners how to successfully operate an anesthesia business. This includes contracts, negotiations, coding compliance, practice models, and more.
The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists comment on the Supreme Court Ruling.
Edwards Lifesciences partners with anesthesia professionals to advance patient safety through corporate partner program formed by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
AANA releases updated Mobile Information Technology position statement in support of Washington Post article about cell phone use in operating rooms
Just moments ago, Senate Bill 1203 passed allowing Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, and all other advanced practice nurses (APRNs) to serve in their full practice authority. This will allow Veterans to receive greater access to quality healthcare.
With the support of veterans and nursing organizations, the newly formed Veterans Access to Quality Healthcare Alliance has unveiled a new website and advocacy tools educating veterans and the public to contact Congress in support of common-sense solutions to the problems veterans face in securing access to healthcare in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
Knowing which risks may come into play before or during surgery is especially important where children are concerned. Implementation of a screening questionnaire detailed in the latest AANA Journal helps anesthesia professionals identify children with symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) before undergoing a general anesthetic.
AANA President Juan Quintana will urge health care summit attendees to improve patient access to quality healthcare and reduce healthcare costs by using CRNAs and other APRNs to their full scope of practice.
Of more than three million licensed practicing nurses in the United States, Michael D. Fallacaro, CRNA, DNS, FAAN, has been chosen as one of the select 163 nurses to be named a 2015 fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (AAN), joining more than 2,300 nursing leaders who make up the academy.
CRNA Mary Anne Krogh has been inducted as a Fellow into the American Academy of Nursing, and is one of 25 nurse anesthetists to be made a Fellow in the history of the organization.
CRNA Wallena Gould is the first-ever African American anesthesia provider to be elected as a Fellow into the American Academy of Nursing.
The American Hospital Association and the AANA recognizes 75 years of partnership. The AHA played a key role in the foundation of the AANA as an integral part of healthcare.
Improvements in military trauma care procedures related to hemorrhage and resuscitation on the combat zone front lines may lead to improvements in civilian trauma care as well, according to an article in the latest issue of the AANA Journal.
As the first program of its kind in the United States, an advanced pain management fellowship prepares Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) with the pain management skills necessary to meet the needs of Americans with chronic pain.
The AANA has launched an online community designed specifically for CRNAs to discuss, anesthesia practice, safety, business, and other information relevant to the profession of nurse anesthesia.
AANA President Quintana would like to say "Thank You" to Veterans for their service by increasing their access to much needed healthcare services.
If passed, the Veterans Health Care Staffing Improvement Act would allow CRNAs and other APRNs to practice to the full extent of their licensure.
A minimally invasive procedure that uses high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) technology to eradicate early stage prostate cancer was conducted for the first time in the United States, with the patient’s anesthesia care provided by two Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs).
A new study suggests that Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are the main anesthesia professionals ensuring patient access to critical anesthesia care in lower-income areas where the populations are more likely to be uninsured, unemployed and/or Medicaid eligible.
January 24-30,2016 is National CRNA Week.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Goldie Brangman recalls the operation that saved Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life after a mentally unstable woman stabbed him with a letter opener as he autographed copies of his first book in September 1958.
In recognition and support of the nation’s nearly 6,000 student registered nurse anesthetists, Medtronic is donating two enhanced direct laryngoscopes to each of the 115 accredited nurse anesthesia educational programs.
March is Malignant Hyperthermia Month. AANA spokesperson Debra Merritt is well researched and spoken in this area, and is reminding healthcare providers that although the occurrence of MH is rare, they should have a plan in the event of an emergency.
Due to possible side effects from the nitric oxide in erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra and Cialis, the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) takes this opportunity during Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 13-19, 2016, to recommend that patients not use these types of drugs for a full 24 hours prior to surgery.
During Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 13-19, 2016, the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) is reminding patients to bring a list of all medications – prescription or not – to their pre-anesthesia interview, and to share details about their medication use with their Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
United for Patient Safety,” this year’s theme for National Patient Safety Foundation’s (NPSF’s) Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 13-19, 2016, focuses on the patient’s role in their own health. The campaign highlights the importance of building relationships among clinicians, patients, and family members to promote patient safety and optimize health.
Mississippi CRNA who was appointed to the board of nursing by two different governors, three times, has been named the AANA Federal Political Director of the Year.
Kavita Patel, MD, and former White House Director of Policy for the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Engagement will discuss ways to increase access to high quality anesthesia care and make it more affordable.
Veterans’ access to timely, quality healthcare was the focus of a rally held today on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol by approximately 500 nurse anesthetists from around the country.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) recognize and celebrate their fellow nurses’ dedication to patient safety.
Only organizations that receive zero deficiencies during the evaluation process achieve ANCC Accreditation with Distinction.
Military veterans could see an improvement in wait times for medical care if VHA passes published rule to allow APRNs to practice to the full scope of their authority.
This proposed rule will recommend that CRNAs and other APRNS be allowed to practice in VA hospitals the same way that they practice in the private sector to help alleviate wait times for Veterans.
Scope of practice (SOP) restrictions and physician supervision requirements for nurse anesthetists have no impact on anesthesia patient safety, according to new research published in the June 2016 issue of the independent, peer-reviewed scientific journal Medical Care.
Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) can achieve excellent care for veterans and help avoid the tragic outcomes that can result from excessive wait times in the VA system, said Juan Quintana, DNP, MHS, CRNA, president of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) in an exclusive interview with Veterans Radio.
TCU and the AANA have partnered to offer CRNAs this advanced pain management fellowship to support the growing field. The nation spends $600 billion annually in pain management medications.
At the midpoint of the VA's proposed rule's public comment period, professional nursing and veterans’ organizations held a press conference today to demonstrate support and highlight the need for a proposed rule by the Veterans Administration (VA) to provide veterans with direct access to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) practicing to the top of their education and training in VA facilities.
The VA's proposed rule is intended to help alleviate dangerously long wait times for veterans to receive needed healthcare in VHA facilities.
The Independent Federal Commission on Care Report regarding VA Hospitals was completed and sent to the White House Tuesday evening. The recommendations include allowing APRNs, including CRNAs, to practice to their full scope of practice and licensure.
This is a quick at-a-glance article about who Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists are and what they do. They've been around for more than 150 years but to many they are still the best kept secret in healthcare.
Five nursing organizations have banded together, reviewed the Commission on Care report, and commend the Commission for putting veterans access to care first.
The VA’s proposed rule to improve veterans’ access to timely, quality healthcare through increased use of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) spurred an overwhelming response during the 60-day public comment period on the rule.
This is the annual congress of the AANA, which is the largest meeting for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists. Research, clinical advancements, and awards are highlighted throughout the meeting.
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is designed to accelerate patient recovery. A key component of ERAS is patient and family engagement.
The AANA and Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia have partnered to offer a new postgraduate certificate that will begin next summer.
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