July 2025

Help your students succeed—in and beyond the classroom

Our Resident Wellness Ambassador Micro-Credential Curriculum Guide is now available as a free download. Designed to support student wellness, it includes ready-to-integrate content on: 

• Substance use disorder prevention 

• Suicide awareness 

• Second victim support 

• Communication skills 

This guide is written for residents but is a powerful tool to complement your lessons or embed wellness into your program’s culture. 

24/7 Helpline Highlighted in Peer-Reviewed Journal 

The AANA Helpline was spotlighted in the Journal of Addictions Nursing as a vital support resource for CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists and residents facing substance use challenges.  

Why it matters: 

• Developed in partnership with Parkdale Center, the Helpline (800-654-5167) is free, confidential, and staffed by licensed clinicians 24/7. 

• Make sure your residents and faculty know this resource exists. It could save a career—or a life. 

Career Readiness for Graduating Residents: Schedule a Webinar 

Support your graduates with a custom session on: 

• Navigating malpractice coverage 

• Using MOTION, a map-based platform to find job opportunities nationwide 

Our team at AANA Insurance Services and MOTION will deliver the presentation virtually, tailored to your program’s timeline. 

Podcast: Resident FAQs – Academic & Clinical Success  

In the latest Grade 1 View episode, second-year resident Cassie Keefe joins Kevin Chem and Charity Garno to answer the real questions residents ask: 

• How do I manage burnout and self-doubt? 

• What are realistic study habits? 

• What’s the best way to prepare for clinicals? 

This peer-led episode is full of honest, energizing advice your residents can put into action. 

Upcoming important dates and deadlines 

AANA 2025 Annual Congress 

Aug. 9-13, 2025 | Nashville, TN and online  

Educator Recognition Award nominations due 

September 1 

EDGE Poster Session Submission Deadline (formerly ADCE) 

September 15 

AANA Foundation grants deadline 

September 30 

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