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On This Episode:
Today we're delving in the heart of all matters concerning the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, and we're privileged to be joined by two prominent guests. AANA President Dru Riddle, PhD, DNP, CRNA, FAAN and AANA CEO Bill Bruce, CAE join us for a candid and informative discussion about the organization’s priorities.
Get a glimpse into the strategic vision propelling the AANA forward and the innovative initiatives designed to cultivate the next generation of CRNAs.
We cover some of the most pressing issues facing the CRNA profession. From workforce development to reimbursement challenges, this episode is a must listen for every CRNA.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
- The current state of the workforce and the factors leading to a shortage of CRNAs.
- What is the AANA doing to help cater to RNs who are showing interest in becoming CRNAs?
- The AANA membership recently passed a bylaw that allows for a new membership category.
- The focus on making membership meaningful and useful.
- An update on reimbursement.
- The latest on the Rm8 initiative.
- AANA has launched a new education edge learning management system.
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"If the predictions that I'm seeing and some of the trends across the US and some of the models are correct, we may be closer to the end of that severe shortage than perhaps we once were."
- AANA CEO Bill Bruce
