June 2026

How can I submit a nomination for Educator Recognition Awards?

What is the Wellness Ambassador Micro-credential?

What are the latest perioperative considerations for GLP-1 patients?

Q&A with Dr. Hallie Evans on the evolving role of mentorship in nurse anesthesia education 

How can mentorship strengthen faculty development, support educator well-being, and prepare the next generation of leaders? Hallie Evans, DNP, CRNA, APRN, CNE, FAANA, shares practical insights on mentorship, faculty development, and leadership in nurse anesthesia education.

You can also hear Dr. Hallie Evans discuss the next era of CRNA education on the Airway Exchange podcast.

Educator Recognition Award nominations are open 

Nominations are open for the AANA Educator Recognition Awards through Sept. 1, and will be presented at EDGE, Feb. 25–28, 2027, in Dallas.

Submit a nomination for:

• Clinical Instructor of the Year
• Didactic Instructor of the Year
• Program Administrator of the Year

These awards recognize individuals who demonstrate excellence in education, leadership, mentorship, and student success within nurse anesthesia programs.

Submit your nomination by Sept. 1.

Invest in your residents’ well-being

The demands of nurse anesthesia education can take a toll on resident well-being. The free Resident Wellness Ambassador Micro-credential is a self-paced, online program that educators can incorporate into their learning plans to help residents build resilience, promote provider well-being, and access wellness resources.

Developed by CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist experts, the curriculum covers:

• Substance use disorders and stigma reduction
• Suicide awareness and prevention
• Emotional intelligence and communication skills
• The pillars of health and wellness
• Second victim phenomenon and support strategies

This ready-to-use curriculum helps educators foster resilience and a culture of wellness among future healthcare providers.

GLP-1 medications: What nurse anesthesia educators need to know 

As GLP-1 medications become more widely used, nurse anesthesia educators must prepare students to navigate evolving perioperative considerations. This AANA Journal Course reviews current guidance, aspiration-risk concerns, and emerging uses of GLP-1 therapies to support curriculum development and evidence-based clinical education. 

Upcoming important dates and deadlines 

Podcast episode
June 30
Airway Exchange episode on SEE scores, testing, item analysis, and Faculty Forum
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Event
August 22–25 | Boston, MA
2026 Annual Congress

Deadline
September 1
Educator Recognition Award applications

For your residents

Event
July 13 | 7 p.m. CT | Virtual
Resident Roundtable: The Clinical Experience: What’s Hard, What Helps, What Matters

Webinar
August 17 | 6 p.m. CT | Virtual
Congress 2026 Know Before You Go: RRNA Edition

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