For CRNAs, three amicus curiae briefs—filed over nearly a century—helped protect the profession’s legal standing, pre-serve fair competition, and reinforce the right of nurse anesthetists to practice.
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The McMechans & the Origins of the CRNA–Physician Conflict
Listen Now: Follow & Subscribe: On This Episode: From the very beginning of nurse anesthesia, opposition was organized, strategic, and relentless. Two central figures who devoted their careers to making anesthesia a physician-only specialty in the United...
The Legacy of Florence McQuillen, the AANA’s First Executive Director
Our historical series continues today with a detailed look back on the life and career of Florence ‘Mack’ McQuillen, the first executive director of the AANA and someone who held the position for nearly a quarter century. We’re excited to have Nancy Bruton-Maree, …
Ep 71: Courage to Lead: Former AANA President Jackie Rowles, MBA, CRNA, ANP-BC, FAAN
Our presidential leadership series rolls along with a visit from Jackie Rowles, DNP CRNA, who served as AANA President in 2009-10. She brought a background in pain management to the position and led the organization through a transitional period for the board. Not only …