In the city where modern anesthesia was born, residents like you will build on what you’ve learned and prepare for the future. You’ll connect with leaders shaping our profession and explore what’s next for you and for nurse anesthesiology.
You’re in luck: Connect with other newbies at the first-timer event as you hang out in a relaxed atmosphere.
Get to the Party With a Purpose at iconic Fenway Park, the home of the Boston Red Sox, or make your own plan to explore Boston.
Break the ice at the Resident Breakfast, reserve a seat at a resident-only workshop, or explore the Exhibit Hall to see who you bump into.
Support fellow residents as they compete for a chance to test their smarts against CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists in the Anesthesia College Bowl.
Aug. 17, 6 p.m. CT | Designed specifically for nurse anesthesiology residents, this webinar features AANA leaders and the Professional Development team as they provide an insider's guide to making the most of Congress 2026, including its educational, networking, and professional development opportunities.
Evidence-based education, hands-on learning, and a community that supports your journey.
Friday, Aug. 21 | Noon to 5 p.m. ET | Add on to your registration for $25
Everything about this workshop is designed for dedicated nurse anesthesiology residents like you. This is a supportive space where you can focus on your well-being, learn practical career skills, and connect with the wisdom of peers and mentors who are walking this same path.
Saturday, Aug. 22 & Monday, Aug. 24
Induction Junction – Fast hands, sharp minds, safe patient
Step into a high-stakes, immersive anesthesia escape room where every second matters. The Unstable Abdomen challenges CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists and RRNAs to manage a rapidly deteriorating patient in shock requiring an emergency exploratory laparotomy. Participants must think critically, communicate effectively, and make life-saving decisions under intense pressure as monitor alarms sound, the surgeon demands action, and the patient continues to decline. Through a series of interactive puzzles, rapid-sequence induction challenges, airway management tasks, medication matching, and massive transfusion decision-making, learners apply real-world anesthesia knowledge in a fast-paced simulation environment.
Supported by Medtronic
What’s ahead on your journey to becoming a CRNA? Find out from CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists and guest speakers who’ve been where you are right now. You’ll learn about contract negotiations, transitioning to your professional life, and more.
You want a job, but not one that will negatively impact your well-being. This session will help new and transitioning CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists learn to assess how prospective positions impact well-being, career longevity, and personal fulfillment.
When you’re looking for your first job, you might be overwhelmed with the choices and decisions you must make. This session will help clear that up. You’ll gain the insight and skills necessary to approach the job search with clarity and confidence — and achieve career success.
Not sure where to start? Use this sample schedule to explore sessions, networking opportunities and other Annual Congress experiences selected with RRNAs in mind. Customize it based on your interests and goals.
Your professional future — and the future of our profession — leaps forward in Boston. Residents like you will connect with leaders and explore the future of nurse anesthesiology. Ready to join us?