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  • Susan McMullan Receives AANA’s 44th Annual Helen Lamb Outstanding Educator Award

    Susan McMullan Receives AANA’s 44th Annual Helen Lamb Outstanding Educator Award

    Newswise — Rosemont, Ill. (AANA) – The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) presented Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Susan McMullan, PhD, CRNA, CHSE, FAANA, FAAN with the 44th Annual Helen Lamb Outstanding Educator Award during its 2023 Annual Congress, August 18-22, in Seattle.

    The Helen Lamb Outstanding Educator Award, established in 1980, is presented to a CRNA who has made a significant contribution to the education of nurse anesthetists. The award recognizes the individual’s commitment to the profession of nurse anesthesiology and to the advancement of educational standards that further the art and science of anesthesiology and result in high-quality patient care.

    Throughout her 35 years as a CRNA, including 12 years in nurse anesthesia education, McMullan has made a tremendous contribution to the education of CRNAs and a meaningful impact on the profession of  nurse anesthesiology.

    McMullan is an associate professor and director of the BSN-DNP Pathway in Nurse Anesthesia at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Since joining the UAB Nurse Anesthesia Program (NAP), McMullan has made significant improvements in making a positive impact on the nurse anesthesia workforce in the southeast. Under her leadership, the UAB NAP successfully transitioned from a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) to the Bachelor of Science (BSN)-Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program of study, graduating the first doctorally prepared class of nurse anesthetists in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. McMullan was also key in increasing the number of CRNAs in Alabama during a critical workforce shortage by doubling class cohort size and securing additional clinical training sites.

    In addition to improving the CRNA workforce numbers, McMullan is passionate about increasing the diversity of the CRNA workforce. Due to her leadership and dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, she participated in the inaugural Leadership Excel and Achievement Program, working with Case Western University to increase and sustain diversity in the nurse anesthesiology profession.

    McMullan is a key contributor to advancing nurse anesthesiology education standards at the national level through her work on the Executive Committee of the National Board for Certification Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA). She is serving her second three-year term in the current role of vice-president and will become president in fall 2023. Her work with the NBCRNA has been instrumental in developing policies to include research-based, innovative methods for improved certification/recertification processes and lifelong learning for CRNAs, ensuring patients continue to receive the high quality, safe, and cutting-edge care they deserve. Among her other honors, McMullan was recently inducted as a Fellow of the AANA and American Academy of Nursing.

    “Like the leader that came before her, Helen Lamb, Dr. Susan McMullan unambiguously represents everything a nurse anesthetist should aspire to be,” her nomination said. “She is passionate about and devoted to uplifting the nurse anesthesia profession through educating and cultivating nurse anesthesia leaders.”

    “I am so honored to follow in Helen Lamb’s footsteps and continue her tradition of training nurse anesthetists at our medical center.  It has truly been an honor and one of the greatest achievements and highlights of my life, “said McMullan of the award.

    McMullan is a graduate of Rutgers College of Nursing, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, with a PhD in nursing science and a Master of Nursing in nurse anesthesia from Rush University in Chicago. She received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

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  • AANA Launches MOTION Career Exploration Platform to Empower CRNAs with Better Career Choices

    AANA Launches MOTION Career Exploration Platform to Empower CRNAs with Better Career Choices

    Newswise — ROSEMONT, Ill. – The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) has launched its new interactive career exploration platform, MOTION, to assist each of AANA’s nearly 61,000 members in making informed career choices.

    MOTION is a cutting-edge, map-based career-exploration platform that is purpose-built to assist CRNAs in making well-informed career decisions and locate the best opportunities for personal and professional growth. The platform empowers members to take control of their job search by providing them with the most comprehensive database of virtually every CRNA employer location in the United States.

    “At AANA, our mission is to be tireless advocates for all Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), supporting their careers and enriching their lives and those of their families,” said Chief Executive Officer Bill Bruce. “As the healthcare landscape evolves, we recognize the need to equip our members with better tools to navigate their career paths. MOTION will provide our members with the resources they need to thrive in their profession.”

    Created by MedGeo Ventures, MOTION was born from the belief that the right career move can be transformative, not just for pay scale and hours, but for every aspect of life. CRNAs, upon login, will be presented with a map that features CRNA employer locations. Each location on the map will be flagged and searchable as one of three designations:

    • INACTIVE SITES: Employers have the option to add branding and update the information for their practice sites and providers at any time, free of charge.
    • NETWORKING SITES: Employers can upgrade their sites to “networking” status to build a talent pipeline or hire opportunistically. The Networking Sites offer detailed employer information, including contact information.
    • HIRING SITES: Employers can upgrade to hiring sites, allowing them to identify locations with active job openings. Hiring Sites provide all the features of Networking Sites, plus unlimited job postings for that location.

    Additional features unique to AANA’s MOTION platform include map layers of community information such as housing costs and commute times; employer messaging to directly engage with employers before submitting an application; the ability to follow a site or entire market to get notifications of material changes; and AANA career liaisons to assist members with career option research and facilitate member referrals to employers.

    MedGeo, a partially held subsidiary of AANA, strives to equip members of the healthcare profession with better tools to navigate their career paths.

    “We are living through a unique time in the history of our field, and we are committed to supporting CRNAs with a platform that delivers more data and better ways to connect with employers,” said MedGeo Co-Founder, Jarod Collins.

     

    About MedGeo

    MedGeo is a map-based career exploration platform that’s purpose-built for medical association members. Our white-labeled, interactive experience gives associations more ways to improve the member experience with advanced search filters, robust comparative data, and an enjoyable search experience for job seekers.

     

    About AANA

    Founded in 1931 and located in Rosemont, Ill., and Washington, D.C., the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) is the professional organization representing nearly 61,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and student registered nurse anesthetists across the United States. As advanced practice registered nurses, CRNAs are anesthesia experts who administer more than 50 million anesthetics to patients in the United States each year and are the primary providers of anesthesia care in rural America. CRNAs represent more than 80% of the anesthesia providers in rural counties. For more information, visit www.aana.com.

     

     

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  • Oregon Patients Access to Quality Anesthesia Care Protected with Signing of HB 3425

    Oregon Patients Access to Quality Anesthesia Care Protected with Signing of HB 3425

    Newswise — ROSEMONT, Ill.  The state of Oregon took a significant step towards streamlining anesthesia care for patients with the signing of House Bill 3425 by Governor Tina Kotek on July 18. This landmark legislation repeals redundant provisions and provides clear guidelines for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) practicing in the state.

    The bill reaffirms the Oregon State Board of Nursing’s authority to establish rules regarding CRNA scope of practice, ensuring safe and effective anesthesia care for patients.

    “State nursing boards are uniquely qualified to oversee the practice of nursing,” Oregon Association of Nurse Anesthetists (ORANA) President Andrea Hargis, DNP, CRNA said. “Nursing boards understand the nurse-patient relationship and honor the expert care provided by nurses. We thank Gov. Kotek for preserving this important relationship.”

    Oregon opted-out of federal physician supervision requirements for CRNAs in 2003, recognizing their expertise and capabilities. As of 2023, 24 states plus Guam have taken this action in acknowledgment of CRNAs as highly skilled healthcare professionals capable of providing safe and quality care independently.

    CRNAs provide all aspects of superior anesthesia throughout Oregon. Nationally, CRNAs safely administer more than 50 million anesthetics to patients each year working in every setting in which anesthesia is delivered.  CRNAs are the primary providers of anesthesia care in rural settings, enabling facilities in these medically underserved areas to offer obstetrical, surgical, pain management, and trauma stabilization services. CRNAs have full practice authority in the Army, Navy, and Air Force and are the predominant provider of anesthesia on forward surgical teams and in combat support hospitals.

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  • AANA Appoints Amy Sherwood as Chief Membership Officer

    AANA Appoints Amy Sherwood as Chief Membership Officer

    Newswise — ROSEMONT, Ill. — The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has named Amy Sherwood, CAE to serve as AANA’s Chief Membership Officer. She will report to Chief Executive Officer Bill Bruce.

    Sherwood is responsible for developing and executing the strategies necessary to support AANA’s state associations, their leadership and viability as well as AANA overall membership. 

    “With nearly two decades of association leadership experience, Amy is a proven association leader with experience not just in implementing best practices, but leading groups in continuous improvements and creating member value,” said Bruce. “Her vast association leadership knowledge will add value not just to AANA, but to all our state associations.” 

    Sherwood most recently served as the executive director for the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses where she led the group through the development and execution of a multi-year strategy plan. From 2015-2020 she was the director of society management services at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, orchestrating the management of 14 independent societies, including serving as interim executive director for several.

    Sherwood is a member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and the Association Forum of Chicagoland. She was honored by the Association Forum as an Inspiring Leader in 2022 and one of its Forty Under 40 in 2014.

    “I am honored to be chosen to lead the membership division of AANA and look forward to working with AANA members and staff to ensure our state association and member experience is consistent with the mission and core values of the organization,” Sherwood said. “Strong membership on both the state and national level is vital to the success of any association, and I am thrilled to be chosen to continue that work at AANA.”

    Sherwood earned a bachelor’s degree in organizational/corporate communications at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb and has achieved the Certified Association Executive credential from ASAE.

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  • AANA Wins 2023 Gold Circle Award from ASAE for Membership Retention

    AANA Wins 2023 Gold Circle Award from ASAE for Membership Retention

    Newswise — Rosemont, Ill. (AANA) – The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has been recognized by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) with a 2023 Gold Circle Award in the Membership Retention category. The Gold Circle competition is the premier association marketing, membership, and communications award that recognizes excellence, innovation, and achievement in association/nonprofit marketing, membership, and communications campaigns and activities.

    ASAE recognized AANA for its “Power in Membership” campaign, launched in 2022. The campaign messaging focused on AANA members being much more than a number: The unique experiences of these advanced practice providers demonstrate there is power in purpose, in passion, in knowledge, and in connection with colleagues in nurse anesthesiology. The campaign celebrated the power of the CRNA community and the benefits members enjoy as they continue their professional journey with AANA by their side.

    Collateral for the renewal campaign was aspirational and inspirational, appealing to CRNAs’ confidence and desire to make a difference in patient lives, the profession, and healthcare overall. It highlighted the power CRNAs possess, and how that power can grow with the backing and benefits of a professional association and, ultimately, tens of thousands of nurse anesthesiology colleagues. Communications assets were created and shared with members through email, social media, a landing page, direct mail, popups on aana.com, a voicemail drop, and paid ads.

    “As the leading organization representing CRNAs, AANA is committed to reacquainting CRNAs and students with the strength of our community and the importance of our collective voice when it comes to advocacy for the profession,” said AANA President Angela Mund, DNP, CRNA. The “Power in Membership” campaign illustrates the commitment of the association to its members and the profession. We are honored to be recognized by ASAE.”

    This year’s competition received nearly 170 submissions across 16 categories, including convention/meeting campaign, member retention campaign, print magazine, and video. Entries for the Gold Circle Awards are judged consistently in each category based on criteria established by the ASAE Gold Circle Award Committee for excellence in association marketing, membership, and communications programs.

    “I am thrilled to extend my congratulations to the winners of the 2023 ASAE Gold Circle Awards,” said Diana Dabdub, CAE, director of Admissions & Recruitment Affairs at the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges and chair of the ASAE Gold Circle Awards Committee. “The Gold Circle Awards recognize and highlight the significant role that marketing, membership, and communications association professionals play in promoting and supporting the growth of associations and their members. This year, the Gold Circle Awards categories have been updated to encourage and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in campaign development. The winning campaigns showcase innovation, collaboration, creativity, and thoughtful incorporation of the diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility perspective in their design and implementation.”

    For more information on the winners, visit Gold Circle Awards.  To learn more about ASAE, visit asaecenter.org

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  • Access To Quality Anesthesia Care Increased for Indiana Dental Patients

    Access To Quality Anesthesia Care Increased for Indiana Dental Patients

    Newswise — Rosemont, Ill. (AANA) – Indiana dental patients now have increased access to safe anesthesia care with the enacting of Indiana Senate Bill 273. The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) applauds the new law, as it expands the scope of practice for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), allowing CRNAs to administer moderate sedation, deep sedation, or general anesthesia to a patient in a dental office, under the direction of and in the immediate presence of a physician.

    Megan Engelman, DNP, CRNA, president of the Indiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists, applauded the legislation citing, “It is an important step in advancing patient safety and providing skilled anesthesia care throughout the state.”

    “As an increasing number of patients of all ages and health comorbidities seek sedation and anesthesia for dental procedures in office-based settings, patient safety is the top priority in the delivery of these services,” said Engelman.

    Sedation for any dental procedure increases the complexity of care and emphasizes the importance of having sedation and anesthesia provided by an anesthesia professional, such as a CRNA, who is focused only on patient safety, monitoring, and vigilance. “Each patient has a unique response to medications utilized for sedation and anesthesia. As anesthesia experts, CRNAs are available to continuously monitor the patient, and can focus on changes in the patient’s condition and intervene as necessary in emergent situations,” said Engelman. “Even for what would be considered routine dental care like cavity fillings, a discussion of the anesthesia delivery plan is important to address any concerns and help the patient and the patient’s caregivers move forward to treat the dental health issues.”

    CRNAs are highly educated, trained, and qualified anesthesia experts. They provide 50 million anesthetics per year in the United States, working in every setting in which anesthesia is delivered. CRNAs are skilled to provide safe, high-quality, and cost-effective care as members of patient-centered dental care teams in all settings, including dental offices, in accordance with state law.

    As trained anesthesiology professionals, CRNAs have the education and experience to react quickly to emergency situations in dental care settings, possess the expertise to administer the anesthesia and focus solely on the patient’s condition, and intervene as necessary if critical events occur during the procedure.  

     

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  • AANA Presents Excellence in State Government Relations Advocacy Award to New Mexico

    AANA Presents Excellence in State Government Relations Advocacy Award to New Mexico

    Newswise — ROSEMONT, Ill.   (AANA)— 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.

    The Excellence in State Government Relations Advocacy Award, established in 2016, is presented annually to a state association based on the quality of its efforts in the state legislative or regulatory arena for the nurse anesthesiology profession. The recipient is chosen by the AANA Government Relations Committee.

    In connection with legislative efforts to pursue full practice authority, the NMANA determined a need for more outreach to its membership and made great improvements in its ability to communicate with members quickly and frequently. This includes monthly communications from the president regarding legislative efforts, weekly zoom meetings during the legislative session, and increased grassroots involvement. These new communications tactics have resulted in a 40% growth in NMANA membership, from 180 to 250, during the past five years.

    The NMANA leadership includes CRNAs with years of experience, as well as new NMANA board members who are mentored and empowered to work to their full potential. “Utilizing the strengths of CRNAs with diverse backgrounds and thinking has brought strength to the NMANA team and a bright future for New Mexico CRNAs,” NMANA President Shannon Allen, DNAP, CRNA, FAANA, said. “We are honored to be recognized by the AANA for our achievements.”

    To further engage its membership and raise the visibility, awareness and influence of CRNAs in New Mexico, the NMANA board traveled the state, connecting with CRNAs and their legislators, improving CRNA engagement, and educating legislators about the high-quality care that CRNAs provide to patients in the state. Increased member engagement resulted in a record breaking increase in PAC donations.

    “As a result, the relationships NMANA developed with the governor and legislators will benefit CRNAs for years to come,” Allen said. “Thank you to the many New Mexico CRNAs who continue to fight to protect CRNA practice in the state.”

    To support their legislative efforts, the NMANA secured strong backing from a broad coalition, including APRN and nursing associations, and the state hospital association, as well as individual physicians and surgeons, dentists, podiatrists, patients and facility CEOs. NMANA also launched a strong public relations advocacy campaign to educate legislators and the public through social media, billboards, newspapers, radio ads and interviews. The NMANA also worked with the New Mexico State University to get the state’s first CRNA program off the ground and it is on track to begin this fall.

    As advanced practice registered nurses, CRNAs are members of one of the most trusted professions according to Gallup. CRNAs provide anesthesia care across all settings and in all patient populations and are the primary anesthesia providers in rural and underserved areas and on the battlefield in forward surgical teams.

     

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  • Kris Rohde Receives AANA’s Daniel D. Vigness Federal Political Director Award

    Kris Rohde Receives AANA’s Daniel D. Vigness Federal Political Director Award

    Newswise — Rosemont, Ill. — 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. 

    The Federal Political Director of the Year Award, established in 2001, is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of the national healthcare agenda of CRNAs by coordinating grassroots CRNA involvement in their state and in the federal political process. 

    Rohde has been an active member of the Board of Directors for the Nebraska Association of Nurse Anesthetists (NANA) since 2012. While on the board, she has served as a member-at-large, Chair of Public Relations, President-Elect, and President. Since 2020, she has served as Federal Political Director (FPD) for NANA. In addition to her work at the state level, she is also a member of AANA’s Political Action Committee, CRNA-PAC. 

    “Being chosen for the 2023 Daniel D. Vigness Federal Political Director of the Year is such a great honor. I am truly humbled to have been given this award. Since I graduated from Bryan LGH College of Health Sciences in 2010, I have been involved politically for nearly my entire career and have been our FPD for two years. It has been a very rewarding time and I feel as if I have so much more I can accomplish during my tenure as the FPD for the great state of Nebraska,” Rohde said. 

    According to her nomination, Rohde is a grassroots advocate who has played a key role in opposing legislation related to anesthesiology assistants in Nebraska: “Through reaching out to several national contacts, Kris has contributed to establishing a plan for opposition as well as shared access to those individuals who are able to help our cause and protect CRNA practice in this state.” 

    As part of her political outreach, she represents CRNAs at events for the Nebraska legislature and the Nebraska Hospital Association. She also organizes meetings with gubernatorial candidates in Nebraska, and congresspersons and senators on Capitol Hill. 

    “She doesn’t just attend events and sit on the sidelines. She understands our issues. Senators look to her because she befriends them, and they know her as the face and the spirit of nurse anesthesia,” her nomination said. 

    “This profession has an amazing history, and I am so proud to explain to our lawmakers the importance of our profession and the vital role we play in any healthcare setting,” Rohde said. “There is nowhere we won’t go to take excellent care of patients. The policy makers need to know this, and I am always happy to explain this reality to them.” 

    Rohde graduated from BryanLGH College of Health Sciences in Lincoln, Nebraska with a Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia, from Creighton University in Omaha with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln with a Bachelor of Science in Education. She has worked as a CRNA at Nebraska Medicine since 2014. At Nebraska Medicine, an academic level 1 trauma center, she is active in mentoring student registered nurse anesthetists in her role as a clinical preceptor. 

    CRNAs administer more than 50 million anesthetics every year in the U.S. with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility. These anesthesia experts practice in every setting in which anesthesia is delivered, offering obstetrical, surgical, pain management, and trauma stabilization services. They are the primary anesthesia providers in rural and underserved areas, as well as in the United States military. 

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