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All purchased courses, including the Core Modules, will appear on Education Edge
Updated: 6/8/2026
Access and download CE certificates on Education Edge
Through a course bundle on Education Edge
To earn your 8 DEA MATE Act credits that meet the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) requirements, log in to the DEA Requirement Bundle.
Not all CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists have a DEA number, but if you do, you will receive communications directly from the DEA regarding how to maintain your license.
Tip: Earn up to 11 other pharmacology credits on CRNA Education Edge.
Members can find more than 30 free CE within Education Edge
Check back regularly to see new Journal Courses and other free content.
AANA Digital Badges are verified credentials that recognize your achievement in specialized areas of nurse anesthesiology. Unlike traditional continuing education that documents course completion, Digital Badges validate your knowledge and demonstrated expertise through evidence-based education developed specifically for CRNAs and nurse anesthesiologists.
You can currently earn Digital Badges in specialty pathways such as:
As you earn badges within a specialty pathway, you'll build toward an AANA PROficiency Micro-credential, recognizing advanced specialty expertise and your commitment to lifelong professional growth. Digital Badges can also be shared on LinkedIn, résumés, email signatures, professional portfolios, and employer credentialing records.
Updated: 10/20/2026
Annual Congress 2027 will be held August 8-12, 2027, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.
Updated: 9/24/2026
You do not need to be a member to attend; however, there are significant discounts as part of your membership. Learn more about becoming an AANA member.
Guest Passes only allow access to the exhibit hall, Party with a Purpose, and the AANA Honors Reception, not educational sessions. This pass does not allow attendees to claim CEs or provide a certification of attendance to the meeting.
Due to the nature of the meeting, no children under the age of 16 will be allowed in the meeting rooms, exhibit hall or events.
If you purchased the Congress Digital Pass add-on during registration, you’ll have access to select recorded Congress sessions on demand after the event.
The Digital Pass is for informational purposes only. Continuing education (CE) credit is not available for Digital Pass sessions.
Digital Pass content will be available by October 31, 2026. If you purchased the pass, you will:
Please note: The Digital Pass link will not work until the courses are available.
If you would like to purchase the Digital Pass, contact meetings@aana.com or 607-674-2123.
Updated: 10/5/2026
For all questions, please contact: help@aana.com
EDGE is the annual educator conference hosted by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) for nurse anesthesia program leaders, faculty, and administrators. The event focuses on advancing nurse anesthesia education through research, collaboration, and faculty development.
As an educator-to-educator event, topics vary each year to align with industry trends. Common topics include curriculum design, innovative teaching strategies, admissions strategies, student resilience, simulation, assessment, and educational research.
EDGE is intended for program directors, administrators, faculty, and educators involved in didactic or clinical nurse anesthesia training. It is also intended for people considering a path in nurse anesthesia education.
Updated: 10/6/2026
Yes. Registration for EDGE 2027 is now open.
Updated: 10/7/2026
Yes. Guests may attend EDGE for an additional fee.
Guest passes include access to the exhibit hall and welcome reception but do not include access to educational sessions.
No. Beginning in 2027, RN-APRN members are not eligible to register for or attend EDGE.
RN-APRN members are welcome to attend other AANA events, including the Mid-Year Assembly (MYA) and Annual Congress.
Yes. APRN faculty members are eligible to attend EDGE. To register, please contact meetings@aana.com for assistance with registration.
Updated: 9/21/2026
No. You do not need to be an AANA member to attend EDGE. AANA members receive significant registration discounts as part of their membership.
Learn more about becoming an AANA member.
Business casual attire is recommended for most conference activities. Comfortable shoes are encouraged.
No. EDGE is a live, in-person-only event and will not include virtual components.
EDGE 2027 will be held Feb. 25–28, 2027.
EDGE 2027 will be held at:
Sheraton Dallas Hotel 400 N. Olive Street Dallas, TX 75201
Registration fees are available on the EDGE Attend webpage.
EDGE 2027 has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 16.5 MAC Ed CE credits.
View the full EDGE speakers.
View the full EDGE agenda.
The Peer Pathways Program for Educators at EDGE connects experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) educators with new and aspiring educators to share perspectives, build professional relationships, and support career growth. Experienced educators serve as career guides, offering insights and encouragement to colleagues navigating a similar professional journey.
To express your interest, simply select “A Guide (experienced CRNA educator)” or “A new or aspiring CRNA educator” under the Peer Pathways Educator Program question when registering for EDGE.
Updated: 10/14/2026
Following each session, evaluations will open on the EDGE website and AANA Meetings mobile app. Select the “CE Evaluation” button for each session to complete the session evaluation.
Session evaluations and the overall meeting evaluation must be completed by March 31, 2027, at noon CT, to earn CE credits.
If you cannot attend EDGE or a separate ticketed event, contact AANA at help@aana.com.
Cancellation fee schedule for EDGE 2027:
The Board Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 25, 2027. Additional details will be shared closer to the event.
Members will receive a separate registration link to attend virtually. Check the AANA governance page for updates.
Yes. A military discount is available to current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, and Veterans.
Complete the form to qualify. Once verified, you will receive a discount code to apply during registration.
For questions about EDGE, contact AANA at help@aana.com.
The Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Educators (ADCE) has evolved into EDGE: Educate, Develop, Grow, Engage, AANA’s educator-to-educator conference.
The change was shaped by feedback from attendees, focus groups, and the AANA Education Committee to ensure the event continues to meet the evolving needs of nurse anesthesia educators. EDGE builds on the foundation of ADCE with a stronger focus on didactic education, innovative teaching strategies, professional growth, and meaningful networking.
While the name and some aspects of the programming have changed, the core mission remains the same: bringing CRNA /nurse anesthesiologist educators together to share knowledge, strengthen their teaching, build professional connections, and advance nurse anesthesiology education.
Updated: 9/28/2026
AANA Mid-Year Assembly (MYA) is the annual advocacy event hosted by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) for CRNA/nurse anesthesiologists, residents, and RN-APRNs. The event focuses on advancing the profession and patient care through advocacy, education, and direct engagement with policymakers on Capitol Hill. You’ll leave MYA with influential new connections, strategies to use back home, and a reinvigorated passion for our profession.
MYA covers key federal health policy topics, including legislative priorities affecting nurse anesthesiology, patient access to care, reimbursement, practice issues, and the evolving health care landscape. Sessions also focus on advocacy training, grassroots engagement, and effective communication with policymakers.
Anyone invested in the future of nurse anesthesiology is encouraged to attend, whether practicing, in school, or considering a CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist career. It takes all of us to shape a better future for our patients and the profession.
You do not need to be an AANA member to attend; however, members receive significant registration discounts and access to member-exclusive workshops. Learn more about becoming an AANA member.
Mid-Year Assembly 2027 will be held April 17–21, 2027, at the JW Marriott in Washington, D.C.
Updated: 10/8/2026
Registration for Mid-Year Assembly 2027 will open in December 2026. Sign up to receive updates, including news and discounts, as they become available.
MYA 2026 registration rates: