The Professional Practice Division provides evidence-based resources to support nurse anesthesia practice
Be Informed
- Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. on the agency’s 2019 policy and regulatory agenda for continued action to forcefully address the tragic epidemic of opioid abuse, February 26, 2019
- Monthly buprenorphine injections effective for opioid use disorders, February 19, 2019
- FDA in Brief: FDA finalizes new policy to encourage widespread innovation and development of new buprenorphine treatments for opioid use disorder, February 7, 2019
- Draeger Medical is recalling its disposable VentStar and ID Breathing Circuits and Anesthesia Sets due to a risk of the devices being incorrectly assembled, resulting in a short-circuit in the breathing hose. January 25, 2019
- AANA FAQs about ASA Anesthesia Care Team Statement, January 17, 2019 (Login Required)
- New Guidance Outlines Recommendations for Infection Control in Anesthesiology
The Professional Practice Manual for the CRNA contains AANA anesthesia standards, scope of practice, practice and policy considerations, and position statements relevant to nurse anesthesia practice.
- Standards for Nurse Anesthesia Practice
- Scope of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
- Code of Ethics for the CRNA
Practice Management
- Anesthesia Contract
- Business Checklists
- Employment
- Tools and Templates
- Pain Management
Health and Wellness / Peer Assistance
- Emotional and Mental Well-Being
- Workplace Wellness
- Substance Use Disorder
- Anesthetists in Recovery
- AANA Peer Assistance Helpline: 800-654-5167
Facility Accreditation
- The Joint Commission
- AAAASF
- AAAHC
- DNV GL Healthcare
- Other accreditation agencies
Clinical Practice Resources
- Infection Control
- Obstetrics
- Ketamine Infusion
- Malignant Hyperthermia
- Other clinical topics
Evidence-Based Practice
- Ask a Clinical Question
- Conduct Research
- Critical Appraisal
- Integrate the Evidence
- Evaluate Outcomes
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Drug Shortages
- Recalls
- Safety Alerts
- Comment Letters
State Law and Practice
- 50 State Legislative and Regulatory
Practice Requirements - Opt-Outs and Federal Supervision Requirements
- Office Surgery and Anesthesia
- Working with Podiatrists or Dentists
Opioid Crisis Resources
- Opioid Crisis Data
- Opioid Safety and Managing Chronic Pain
- Prescription Medicine Disposal
- Opioid Safety and Advocacy State Toolkit
- CRNAs and MAT
