Featured Featured January 15, 2026 Daniel D. Vigness Federal Political Director Award Nominations Deadline This annual award honors a Federal Political Director (FPD) who has made a significant impact advancing the national healthcare agenda of CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists. The recipient demonstrates leadership through grassroots or grasstops advocacy, growing participation in their state association, or making other key contributions to the federal political process. Submit a nomination
January 15, 2026 - January 18, 2026 Critical Care: The Team Approach Lido Beach Resort Sarasota, FL 20 CEC | Northwest Seminars, 1412 N 5th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301; info@northwestseminars.com
Featured Featured January 15, 2026 - March 1, 2026 AANA Foundation Resident Scholarships AANA Foundation scholarships are available to AANA member nurse anesthesia residents currently enrolled in an accredited program. AANA Foundation received 386 competitive scholarship applications in FY25, and 94 scholarships were awarded, totaling $278,250. Learn More
Featured Featured January 15, 2026 - March 8, 2026 AANA Resident Mentoring Program Each year during the Mid-Year Assembly (MYA) in May, residents have the opportunity to shadow a nurse anesthesiologist for a day—gaining firsthand knowledge of leadership, advocacy, and the value of active participation in their professional association. Program administrators may nominate one resident per program to participate. Key Dates: Nomination Opens: January 15, 2026 Nomination Closes: […]
Featured Featured January 18, 2026 - January 24, 2026 National CRNA Week 2026 Since 2000, National CRNA Week has been the annual celebration of our nation’s CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists and Nurse Anesthesia Residents.
January 18, 2026 - January 29, 2026 Topics in Anesthesia 14-Night Argentina & Antarctica Cruise (cruise dates: 1/17-31 / ship: Celebrity Equinox) Roundtrip from Buenos Aires, Argentina 24 CEC | Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, 1412 N 5th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301; info@nwas.com
January 19, 2026 - January 23, 2026 Current Topics in Emergency Medicine Renaissance Wind Creek Curaçao Resort Willemstad, Curaçao 20 CEC | Northwest Seminars, 1412 N 5th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301; info@northwestseminars.com
Featured Featured January 19, 2026 - March 6, 2026 Resident Excellence Award The Resident Excellence Award is presented to a resident in good academic standing who demonstrates outstanding leadership and professionalism during their nurse anesthesia program, participates in activities that foster a positive public image of nursing, participates in activities that foster high-quality health care to consumers or engages in volunteer activities of community service or support […]
Featured Featured January 19, 2026 - March 6, 2026 Anesthesia College Bowl at Annual Congress Six teams of residents will compete by answering anesthesia-related questions submitted by program directors. Program administrators may nominate up to two residents to participate on the resident teams. The winning resident team will face off against a team of six CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists to determine the ultimate champion of the College Bowl, held at the AANA […]
Featured Featured January 19, 2026 Resident Roundtable: Shift Happens: Managing Your Time (and Sanity) in Residency Between long shifts, exams and personal responsibilities, it can feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day. This session offers practical time management strategies for residents—from staying organized and prioritizing tasks to protecting your downtime and maintaining relationships. Learn how to balance school, clinical training and life outside of residency so you can manage […]