American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)

"CRNAs put their patients’ well-being first. We cannot ‘clock out’ when an arbitrary time limit hits. We must remain by the patient’s side not just throughout the procedure, but before and after to ensure complete recovery." - AANA President Jan Setnor, MSN, CRNA, Col. (Ret), USAFR, NC. Read the news release: https://bit.ly/3P2r0y1 CRNAs administer more than 58 million anesthetics and pain management services each year to patients in the U.S. They are involved in every aspect of anesthesia in all settings.

Congratulations to our Fellows and Education Manager Gina P. for becoming a 2024 Forty Under 40 Honoree with Association Forum! 👏

3️⃣ documents are available for open comment at https://bit.ly/3r74Hyp 1. Office Based Anesthesia Position Statement 2. Equipment and Environmental Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization 3. Standard Precautions

LaaSy Health, led by one of our own members, is committed to providing a comprehensive health service that prioritizes your well-being. Check it out at www.laasyhealth.com/aana

Thinking about moonlighting? Before diving in: 🔎 check your contract for restrictions ✅ have the proper credentials 🤔 consider liability insurance ☯️ balance is key—don’t overcommit! 💼 keep your primary employer in the loop 💉prioritize patient safety and stay updated on regulations Happy moonlighting! More tips to get started: https://bit.ly/3VkTlTs

Take advantage of the Early Bird rates for #AANAADCE. You'll pay more after December 11 😬 https://hubs.la/Q02Rv5gv0

Share your insights to help update a chapter of the Infection Control and Prevention Guidelines, focusing on Invasive Procedure Technique. Comments are due November 25: https://bit.ly/3r74Hyp

Call for nominations! 📣 You or a colleague could become a nominee in the AANA 2025 Election and take a more active role in steering the direction of AANA’s initiatives: https://bit.ly/3Sg6HzA

This month, VANA spoke with Debra Diaz, CRNA, DNP, APRN, FAANA, and an American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) Region 2 Director about her leadership journey, the importance of leadership skills and continuous learning, as well as advocacy within practice. Read more: https://bit.ly/3C5nY8U

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