AANA Foundation Resident Advocates serve as a liaison between the Foundation and each resident’s respective nurse anesthesia program. Resident Advocates share information about the Foundation with their resident colleagues including general information, dates and deadlines for Foundation events, scholarships, and awards.
Each Resident Advocate is paired with a member of the AANA Foundation Board of Trustees We encourage residents to reach out to these mentors and establish a relationship to assist with Foundation questions and also any other concerns or questions you may have on your journey from being a resident to graduating and accepting a position as a CRNA/nurse anesthesiologists. Many states also have Foundation State Advocates that can be mentors and partners in Foundation state efforts.
New Resident Advocates are asked to attend a one-hour orientation call and then to attend quarterly one-hour phone/Skype meetings which take place from 7-8 CT. Following these meetings, a one-page Foundation Update is emailed to Resident Advocates to distribute to residents in your nurse anesthesia program. A short presentation to residents in your nurse anesthesia program is also a requirement. Foundation staff will provide options such as PowerPoint, Prezi and Animoto video.
Many residents also host gatherings and fundraisers on behalf of the Foundation. These often take place in conjunction with the Nurse Anesthesia State Meeting. You will also have an access to a crowd-funding campaign to offer your classmates the opportunity to support the Foundation with a $25 annual donation. Apply now.
For more information, contact Luanne Irvin at foundation@aana.com.
The Spring application deadline is March 31 and the Fall application deadline is October 31. Please review the Foundation AI Policy before submitting an application.