On This Episode:
One of our traditions at Beyond the Mask is sitting down with the new AANA President to talk about the year ahead, their vision for the association, and the challenges and opportunities facing our profession. This year we had the chance to sit down with Tracy Young, MSNA, MBA, CRNA at the Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Convention as he steps into the role at an important time for nurse anesthesiology.
Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode:
🎯 Three Pillars: Evidence, clinical excellence, and policy drive the strategy
🏠 Professional Home: AANA wants to serve CRNAs across every career stage
📣 Member Engagement: Early-career retention remains a major focus
🩺 Anesthesia Answers: New public-facing education supports patients and CRNA visibility
📈 Build Momentum: Strategic focus and unity are central to the year ahead
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“My job is not to push my agenda, but to make sure that everyone gets a voice when we’re making these decisions.”
