/articles/channels/Nursing Channel Featured Story TOP undefined en-us Copyright 2023 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/access-to-quality-anesthesia-care-ensured-in-rural-wyoming/?sc=c6470 /articles/access-to-quality-anesthesia-care-ensured-in-rural-wyoming/?sc=c6470 Thu, 11 May 2023 16:00:22 EST Recently, Wyoming partially opted out from federal regulations that require physician supervision of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) reports that the governors of 23 states and Guam have exercised such exemptions for either full or partial opt-out. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/end-of-covid-public-health-emergency-limits-patients-access-to-nursing-care-during-national-nurses-week/?sc=c6470 /articles/end-of-covid-public-health-emergency-limits-patients-access-to-nursing-care-during-national-nurses-week/?sc=c6470 Tue, 09 May 2023 15:05:49 EST During National Nurses Week, AANA and others are honoring and recognizing the vital contributions of nursing professionals. Nurses have been at the forefront of healthcare during the pandemic, providing the highest quality care. However, there are some regulatory changes occurring at the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on May 11 that might adversely impact patients' access to that high quality of care overnight. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-presents-excellence-in-state-government-relations-advocacy-award-to-new-mexico/?sc=c6470 /articles/aana-presents-excellence-in-state-government-relations-advocacy-award-to-new-mexico/?sc=c6470 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:00:24 EST The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) will honor the New Mexico Association of Nurse Anesthetists (NMANA) with the Excellence in State Government Relations Advocacy Award at its Mid-Year Assembly, held in Washington, D.C., April 29 - May 3. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-presents-health-leadership-award-to-u-s-representative-lauren-underwood-rn/?sc=c6470 /articles/aana-presents-health-leadership-award-to-u-s-representative-lauren-underwood-rn/?sc=c6470 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 16:15:47 EST The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) will recognize U.S. Representative Lauren Underwood (D-IL) as the winner of its National Health Leadership Award for 2023 at its Mid-Year Assembly, to be held in Washington, D.C., April 29-May 3. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-presents-health-leadership-award-to-u-s-representative-brett-guthrie/?sc=c6470 /articles/aana-presents-health-leadership-award-to-u-s-representative-brett-guthrie/?sc=c6470 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 16:00:05 EST The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) will recognize U.S. Representative Brett Guthrie (R-KY) as the winner of its National Health Leadership Award for 2023 at its Mid-Year Assembly, to be held in Washington, D.C., April 29-May 3. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/kris-rohde-receives-aana-s-daniel-d-vigness-federal-political-director-award/?sc=c6470 /articles/kris-rohde-receives-aana-s-daniel-d-vigness-federal-political-director-award/?sc=c6470 Fri, 21 Apr 2023 08:00:03 EST The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) will honor Kris Rohde, CRNA, with the 2023 Daniel D. Vigness Federal Political Director Award during the AANA Mid-Year Assembly, held April 29-May 3, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Rohde, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), is a staff CRNA at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/ican-act-increases-patient-access-to-high-quality-healthcare2/?sc=c6470 /articles/ican-act-increases-patient-access-to-high-quality-healthcare2/?sc=c6470 Thu, 20 Apr 2023 15:00:49 EST The Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act (HR 2713) was reintroduced by U.S. Representatives Dave Joyce (R-OH), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Lauren Underwood (D-IL), Jen Kiggans (R-VA), Adrian Smith (R-NE), Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Chris Pappas (D-NH), and Ann Kuster (D-NH) on April 19. If passed, the ICAN Act would remove practice barriers for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) by allowing them to provide more comprehensive healthcare services to patients across the country. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/american-association-of-nurse-anesthesiology-announces-2023-fellows-candidates/?sc=c6470 /articles/american-association-of-nurse-anesthesiology-announces-2023-fellows-candidates/?sc=c6470 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:30:13 EST The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) recently announced that it has selected 58 distinguished leaders in the profession of nurse anesthesiology as candidates to be inducted into its 2023 Class of Fellows. The inductees will be recognized for their significant contributions to the profession at the AANA Annual Congress, taking place on Aug. 18-22 in Seattle, Washington. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/during-oral-cancer-awareness-month-aana-emphasizes-access-to-safe-dental-anesthesia-care/?sc=c6470 /articles/during-oral-cancer-awareness-month-aana-emphasizes-access-to-safe-dental-anesthesia-care/?sc=c6470 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:00:00 EST April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) reminds the public that the best prevention of oral health is early detection. Also, of critical importance is ensuring patients have access to safe anesthesia care when treatments including surgery are used for oral cancer. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-updates-publishes-analgesia-and-anesthesia-guidelines-for-obstetric-patients/?sc=c6470 /articles/aana-updates-publishes-analgesia-and-anesthesia-guidelines-for-obstetric-patients/?sc=c6470 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:00:00 EST To help ensure that all obstetric patients receive high-quality, safe analgesia and anesthesia care during labor and delivery, the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has published its updated Analgesia and Anesthesia for the Obstetric Patient practice guidelines. This comprehensive revision is designed to provide evidence-based practice recommendations and close equity gaps in obstetric pain management and anesthesia care. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-applauds-the-save-our-rural-hospitals-act-that-eliminates-crna-supervision-and-supports-rural-healthcare/?sc=c6470 /articles/aana-applauds-the-save-our-rural-hospitals-act-that-eliminates-crna-supervision-and-supports-rural-healthcare/?sc=c6470 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 16:30:33 EST Last week, U.S. Representatives Sam Graves (R-MO) and Jared Huffman (D-CA) reintroduced the "Save America's Rural Hospitals Act" (H.R. 833). Along with providing enhanced payments to rural healthcare providers to help ensure the viability of these important local healthcare facilities, this legislation also includes a provision to permanently remove physician supervision of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), under Medicare Part A conditions of participation and a provision to include non-medically directed CRNA services as a mandatory benefit under the Medicaid program. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/during-national-children-s-dental-health-month-aana-emphasizes-access-to-safe-dental-anesthesia-care/?sc=c6470 /articles/during-national-children-s-dental-health-month-aana-emphasizes-access-to-safe-dental-anesthesia-care/?sc=c6470 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 10:30:11 EST Rosemont, Ill. (AANA) - February is National Children's Dental Health Month, and the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) reminds parents of the importance of not only knowing how to keep your child's teeth healthy, but also ensuring that they have access to safe dental anesthesia care. This month-long national health observance brings together thousands of dedicated professionals, healthcare providers, and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their caregivers, teachers, and many others. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/national-crna-week-the-house-of-representatives-recognizes-the-contributions-of-nurse-anesthetists3/?sc=c6470 /articles/national-crna-week-the-house-of-representatives-recognizes-the-contributions-of-nurse-anesthetists3/?sc=c6470 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 11:15:31 EST In honor of National CRNA Week (Jan. 22-28, 2023), members of the U.S. House of Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Dave Joyce (R-OH), Lauren Underwood (D-IL), Don Bacon (R-NE), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA), Paul Tonko (D-NY), Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Jill Tokuda (D-HI) introduced a bipartisan House Resolution 55 on the House floor, "Recognizing the roles and the contributions of America's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and their critical role in providing quality health care for the public and our nation's armed forces, for more than 150 years as the first anesthesia providers." American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-appoints-ingrida-lusis-as-deputy-chief-advocacy-officer/?sc=c6470 /articles/aana-appoints-ingrida-lusis-as-deputy-chief-advocacy-officer/?sc=c6470 Tue, 03 Jan 2023 09:00:12 EST The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has named Ingrida Lusis to serve as AANA's Deputy Chief Advocacy Officer, effective Jan. 3, 2023. She will report to Chief Advocacy Officer Lorraine Jordan PhD, CRNA, CAE, FAAN. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/role-of-crnas-in-pain-management-included-in-final-cdc-clinical-practice-guidelines-aana-comments-included-in-final-cdc-guidelines-for-prescribing-opioids/?sc=c6470 /articles/role-of-crnas-in-pain-management-included-in-final-cdc-clinical-practice-guidelines-aana-comments-included-in-final-cdc-guidelines-for-prescribing-opioids/?sc=c6470 Wed, 14 Dec 2022 11:00:02 EST The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) applauds the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for providing more flexibility and clarity in their updated Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids. The final guidelines include acknowledgment of the role of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) as pain care providers, how pain care is administered, and the consideration for nonopioid therapies for subacute and chronic pain. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-recognizes-national-rural-health-day-supports-proclamation-calling-for-better-care-and-access-for-rural-communities/?sc=c6470 /articles/aana-recognizes-national-rural-health-day-supports-proclamation-calling-for-better-care-and-access-for-rural-communities/?sc=c6470 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:30:08 EST American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) recognizes National Rural Health Day 2022 (NRHD) as an opportunity to honor the community-minded focus of healthcare in rural America. Since 2010, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health set aside the third Thursday of every November to showcases the efforts of rural healthcare providers and other stakeholders to address the unique healthcare challenges that rural communities and citizens face. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-recognized-as-a-winner-of-modern-healthcare-s-2022-healthcare-marketing-impact-awards/?sc=c6470 /articles/aana-recognized-as-a-winner-of-modern-healthcare-s-2022-healthcare-marketing-impact-awards/?sc=c6470 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:30:27 EST November 15, 2022 Rosemont, Ill. (AANA) - Modern Healthcare recently selected the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) as a winner of its 2022 Healthcare Marketing Impact Awards. AANA received the Gold Award for Integrated Campaign of the Year in the Advocacy category for its successful "Providing Arkansas Patients with Access to Quality Anesthesia Care" campaign. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-honors-our-nation-s-veterans-supports-increased-access-to-healthcare-in-va/?sc=c6470 /articles/aana-honors-our-nation-s-veterans-supports-increased-access-to-healthcare-in-va/?sc=c6470 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:00:34 EST In observance of Veterans Day, American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) honors and thanks the nation's military veterans for their bravery and service for our country. The AANA also recognizes our military Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), who are the primary providers of anesthesia care in the U.S. military and often the sole providers of anesthesia in austere environments. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-president-elect-receives-1-million-grant-to-study-racial-health-equity/?sc=c6470 /articles/aana-president-elect-receives-1-million-grant-to-study-racial-health-equity/?sc=c6470 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:35:53 EST Dru Riddle, PhD, DNP, CRNA, FAAN, president-elect of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA), is part of a group of researchers that recently received a $1 million grant to study racial health equity. The grant, awarded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, positions Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) at the forefront of driving national healthcare policy. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/members-of-congress-call-for-crna-full-practice-authority-approval-in-va/?sc=c6470 /articles/members-of-congress-call-for-crna-full-practice-authority-approval-in-va/?sc=c6470 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:05:07 EST To expand access to safe, high-quality anesthesia services to veterans, Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-D) along with 12 Congressional colleagues requested that CRNAs be granted full practice authority permanently across VA facilities. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology