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April 2025

As a nurse anesthesia educator, you play a vital role in shaping the next generation of CRNAs. Each issue of Educator Insights delivers curated resources, essential practice updates, and professional development opportunities to support both your teaching and your residents' success. 

 

Stay connected. Stay informed. Empower the future of nurse anesthesiology.  

Podcast: Putting an End to Incivility in the OR

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Every student deserves to learn in an environment built on respect and support. In this episode of Grade 1 View, Dr. Louisa Martin opens up about the real impact of incivility in nurse anesthesia environments—and how we can all play a part in creating safer, more compassionate clinical spaces. 

Whether you're teaching, mentoring, or learning, this conversation is a must-listen. 

Listen now

Advance Your Expertise with the AANA Didactic Educator Micro-Credential

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Strengthen your teaching and elevate your impact with the AANA Didactic Educator Micro-Credential.

This innovative program is designed to strengthen your instructional techniques, assessment strategies, and engagement with students. Whether you're new to teaching or a seasoned faculty member, this credential provides essential tools to advance your expertise.

Earn your Micro-Credential

Calling All Educators: Be the Voice of a New AANA Podcast 

 

AANA, in partnership with Beyond the Mask, is launching a new podcast series for CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist educators—and we want you to be part of it.  

 

We’re seeking passionate educators to help shape the show’s direction as hosts or steering committee members. Designed as a faculty forum, the podcast will connect colleagues and help inform the broader community about the CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist role.  

 

Episodes will air twice a month and run approximately 30 minutes.  

 

AANA members in good standing who teach in didactic or clinical settings are encouraged to apply. Experience in public speaking or podcasting is helpful but not required. Finalists will be contacted for a video interview. 

Apply by May 1, 2025

Program Directors: New Cohorts in May & Annual Congress Luncheon 

 

Many of our programs are onboarding new cohorts in May. Things to remember:  

  1. Start enrollment with the NBCRNA portal and indicate whether the program or individual will pay for AANA membership.  
  2. That information will be sent to AANA and then membership dues orders will be sent to the program or individual.  
  3. Once payment is received, AANA membership will be active for residents. Don't hesitate to contact Julie Rossberger with questions. Visit the Welcome Kit for resources.  

Please keep an eye out for the email invitation to the Program Director Luncheon at Annual Congress on Monday, August 11. 

Important Dates

April 28

College Bowl - CRNA Challenge Team nominations

 

April 30  

Application Deadline: Serve on an AANA Committee  

 

May 1 

Deadlines:  

  • EDGE 2026 Abstracts Submissions, formerly ADCE 
  • Annual Congress Poster Presentation application 
  • Apply to participate in new Educator Podcast

 

May 2 

Application Deadline: Resident Representative to the Education Committee Election Nomination  

 

May 8 

RN-APRN Conversation Circle 

AANA RN-APRN membership required 

 

May 13-27 

AANA Election 

 

May 19 

Resident Roundtable 

 

 

Plan ahead with other key dates for program administrators and faculty. 

 

Resources

  • Educator Hub 
  • Program Administrator Hub 
  • Resident Hub
  • Resident Newsletters 
  • Free: Educator Edge Courses (topics like CCAT, Simulation & Curriculum Design, Constructing Exams, Psychometrics and Navigating Academia) 
  • Suggest ideas for this newsletter

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