Front Row, Left to right - Marilyn Noettl, RN, MS (Staff); Leslie A. Jeter, CRNA, MSNA (CHAIR); Kristie J. Hoch, CRNA, MS; Connie Komora, CMP (Staff)
Back Row, Left to right - John Preston, CRNA, DNSc (staff); Maria T. Hirsch, CRNA, DNAP; Rose M. Synsmir, CRNA, MSN, MA; Marjorie Geisz-Everson, CRNA, PhD; Kelly Wiltse Nicely, RNA, PhD; Jamie Hogan, BS (staff); Brian D. Thorson, CRNA, MA. |
Committee Purpose
The AANA Program Committee is responsible for planning and implementing the continuing education programs of the Fall Leadership Academy, Mid-Year Assembly, the AANA Annual Meeting and other Association educational activities as assigned. The Committee conducts their business in face to face and distance formats throughout the year. As an essential component of the AANA’s educational process, this group helps ensure adherence to the American Nurses Credentialing Center accreditation criteria. Between meetings, the Committee maintains involvement in the aspects of the educational programs including member needs assessment, topics and faculty selection, implementation, and evaluation review of current materials as well as planning for future programs.
Member feedback is a valued part of this committee. All comments and suggestions can be forwarded to the Chair and/or staff member.
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