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AANA announced the creation of a new membership category for registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses.

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Four members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) have been selected to join the 2024 Class of Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing. These Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), also known as nurse anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists, and their cohort of more than 200 distinguished nurse leaders are recognized for their substantial and sustained impact on health and healthcare.

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AANA launched its new micro-credentialing program, PROficiency, during the AANA Annual Congress, held August 2-6, 2024, in San Diego. Micro-credentials are compact competency-based qualifications which demonstrate a learner has evolving knowledge in specified areas which expand or protect scope of practice and/or improve patient care.

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Ollivate helps with long-term knowledge retention by nurse anesthesiology residents through a gamified app they can use to study anesthesia content.

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Synesthesia is a modern anesthesia education solutions system designed by CRNA educators with ease of use in mind.

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To fill the airway device gap with a comprehensive oral and nasopharyngeal airway design, Triangle Airway Solutions patented the Pharyngeal Bypass Airway system.

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Intellisthesia™ is an AI-enhanced anesthesia solution leveraging advanced artificial intelligence technologies to address challenges through several innovative approaches.

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The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) is proud to announce that Janet Setnor, MSN, CRNA, Col. (Ret), USAFR, NC, has taken office as the 2024-2025 president of the more than 61,000-member organization.

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The inaugural Rm8 iNov8 Pitch Competition was held August 5 at the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)’s 2024 Annual Congress in San Diego. .

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AANA and Rm8, its innovation lab, have partnered with LaaSy Health, a leading innovator in healthcare services.

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The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) presented Lorraine Jordan, PhD, CRNA, CAE, FAAN, FAANA, with the Agatha Hodgins Award during its 2024 Annual Congress, August 2-6, in San Diego.

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The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) presented Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist (CRNA) Angela Mund, DNP, CRNA, with the 45th Annual Helen Lamb Outstanding Educator Award during its 2024 Annual Congress, August 2-6, in San Diego.

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The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) presented Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist (CRNA) Lisa Lucas, DNP, CRNA, with the 38th Annual Alice Magaw Outstanding Clinical Anesthesia Practitioner Award during its 2024 Annual Congress, August 2-6, in San Diego.

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The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) presented Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Kimberly Gordon, DNP, CRNA, with the 24th Ira P. Gunn Award for Outstanding Professional Advocacy during its 2024 Annual Congress, August 2-6, in San Diego.

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The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) Foundation presented Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Bimpe “Bebe” Adenusi, PhD, CRNA, APRN, CNE, FAANA, FNAP, with the Janice Drake CRNA Humanitarian Award during the AANA 2024 Annual Congress, held August 2-6, in San Diego.

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The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) Foundation presented John O’Donnell, DrPH, CRNA, FAANA, FSSH, with the John F. Garde Researcher of the Year Award during its 2024 Annual Congress, August 2-6 in San Diego.

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The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) Foundation presented Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Michelle Gonzalez, PhD, CRNA, CHSE-A, FAANA, with the Rita L. LeBlanc Philanthropist of the Year Award during the AANA 2024 Annual Congress, August 2-6, in San Diego.

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The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) presented Nurse Anesthesiologist Aimee Badeaux, PhD, CRNA, APRN, CNE, with the Program Director of the Year Award during its 2024 Annual Congress, August 2-6, in San Diego.

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The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) presented Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist (CRNA) Sara Myers, DNP, CRNA, with the Didactic Instructor of the Year Award during its 2024 Annual Congress, August 2-6, in San Diego.

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The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) presented Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Rachel A. Wolfe, DNP, CRNA, CCRN, CPN, with the Clinical Instructor of the Year Award during its 2024 Annual Congress, August 2-6, in San Diego.