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Aana Appoints John Culbertson as Vice President of Insurance Services

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has named John Culbertson, MBA, CPCU, to serve as AANA’s Vice President of Insurance Services. He will report to Chief Executive Officer Bill Bruce, MBA, CAE.
21-Mar-2024 2:15 PM EDT Add to Favorites

AANA Appoints Raheel “Bobby” Saleem as Director of Legal Affairs

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has named Raheel “Bobby” Saleem to serve as AANA’s Director of Legal Affairs. He will report to Chief Human Resources Officer Ann Bresingham.
21-Mar-2024 2:00 PM EDT Add to Favorites

AANA and AANA Insurance Services Announce 2024 Rm8 iNoV8 Pitch Competition

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) and AANA Insurance Services will host the inaugural Rm8 iNoV8 Pitch Competition on August 5, at the AANA 2024 Annual Congress in San Diego, California.
20-Mar-2024 2:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

AANA Emphasizes the Importance of Screenings and Safe Anesthesia Care for Colon Health During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Of the various types of cancer screenings and procedures, colonoscopies are among the most effective in preventing cancer.
12-Mar-2024 5:00 PM EDT Add to Favorites

AANA Publishes Considerations for Anesthesia Care of the Patient on a GLP-1 Receptor Agonist

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists such as Ozempic® or Wegovy® (semaglutide), Saxenda® (liraglutide), or Zepbound™ (tirzepatide), have become increasingly popular in promoting weight loss.
11-Mar-2024 11:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

AANA Advocates for Excellence During Patient Safety Awareness Week

During Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 10-16, 2024, the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) proudly joins the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in raising awareness and promote initiatives that make healthcare safer for...
11-Mar-2024 5:00 PM EDT Add to Favorites

AANA Applauds Addition of CRNAs To SAMHSA Practitioner List

In a recent final regulation issued by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), CRNAs, also known as nurse anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists, have been permanently added to the definition of a practitioner who is...
26-Feb-2024 4:00 PM EST Add to Favorites

AANA Emphasizes Access to Safe Dental Anesthesia Care in Recognition of National Children’s Dental Health Month

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) reminds parents and caregivers of the importance of not only knowing how to keep your child’s teeth healthy, but also ensuring that...
7-Feb-2024 5:00 PM EST Add to Favorites


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AANA advances patient safety, practice excellence, and its members’ profession.

Founded in 1931, the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) is the professional association representing nearly 59,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and student registered nurse anesthetists nationwide. The AANA promulgates education and practice standards and guidelines, and affords consultation to both private and governmental entities regarding nurse anesthetists and their practice. The AANA Foundation supports the profession by awarding education and research grants to students, faculty and practicing CRNAs. Roughly 90 percent of the nation's nurse anesthetists are members of the AANA.

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