Featured Featured February 4, 2026 AANA Board of Directors Meeting – February 2026 Omni Louisville Hotel Louisville, KY Timing will be posted closer to the meeting. Registration will be posted closer to the meeting. Learn more
Featured Featured February 4, 2026 - February 7, 2026 EDGE 2026 Omni Louisville Hotel 400 S 2nd St., Louisville, KY, United States In 2026, the premier educator-to-educator event in nurse anesthesiology will have a bold new name: EDGE. Join us next year at the Omni in Louisville for a fresh, CRNA-inspired experience centered on innovative teaching, deeper personal connections, and professional growth. Learn more
Featured Featured February 4, 2026 Essential Perioperative Point-of-Care Ultrasound Workshop Omni Louisville Hotel 400 S 2nd St., Louisville, KY, United States This hybrid workshop combines self-paced online learning with an engaging, hands-on session to help you master essential techniques. Gain practical skills you can apply immediately to improve patient safety, outcomes, and confidence in the OR. Register When: February 4, 2026 from 7:30 a.m.-noon (ET) Where: Omni Louisville Hotel, 400 S 2nd St, Louisville, KY Cost: […]
Featured Featured February 5, 2026 CRNA Contracts and Compensation: What You Don’t Know Will Cost You CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists face pivotal moments when negotiating their first job, renegotiating a current role, or exploring new opportunities. Whether you’re graduating in 2026 or already in the workforce, this session will break down the key elements of employment and 1099 agreements, guide you through proven negotiation strategies, and explore the latest compensation trends shaping CRNA […]
Featured Featured March 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026 AANA Committee Applications Open AANA members (including residents) have many options and opportunities to serve and support fellow members and the nurse anesthesiology profession overall. Join an AANA committee and play a part in creating, improving, and implementing new strategies, programs, and more. Learn More
Featured Featured March 2, 2026 - April 1, 2026 Poster Presentation for Congress Present Your Research and Innovative Educational Approaches: Share your research findings or creative, innovative techniques in anesthesiology with an oral or general poster presentation at Annual Congress in August. Learn More
Featured Featured March 15, 2026 Lifetime Achievement Recognition Award Nominations Deadline Each year, AANA celebrates exceptional CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists who have made lasting contributions to the profession and the patients they serve. Through these prestigious awards, AANA honors individuals whose work exemplifies excellence in education, clinical practice, professional advocacy, and advancement of the nurse anesthesia profession. Lifetime Achievement Awards Agatha Hodgins Award for Outstanding Accomplishment—The award recognizes […]
Featured Featured March 23, 2026 Resident Roundtable: See something, say something: Recognizing and acting on substance use disorder in anesthesia Substance use disorder is a hidden but serious risk in the anesthesia profession. As a resident, recognizing warning signs in yourself or your peers can make all the difference. This session provides clear guidance on what to look for, how to respond and what resources are available—so you feel prepared to take action in a […]
Featured Featured April 1, 2026 CRNA Scholars Application CRNA Scholars (Post-Doctoral/Doctoral CRNAs for Research and/or Clinical Projects) The mission of the AANA Foundation is to advance the science of anesthesia through education and research. One of the goals of the AANA Foundation is to support new and seasoned investigators in nurse anesthesia through research and/or clinical doctoral/post-doctoral CRNA Scholars. CRNA Scholars are awarded […]
Featured Featured April 24, 2026 - April 29, 2026 Mid-Year Assembly 2026 JW Marriott Washington, DC Washington, DC Excerpt is optional