August 2025

Celebrate Educators Who Inspire

Every great CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist starts with a great instructor. This is your chance to shine a light on the educators who go above and beyond to prepare the next generation of anesthesia experts. 

Nominate your pick for: 

• Clinical Instructor of the Year 

• Didactic Instructor of the Year 

• Program Administrator of the Year 

New this year:

Nominations for the 2026 awards are now due Sept. 1, 2025. 

Award recipients will be honored at the 2026 EDGE, formerly ADCE, in front of peers and leaders from across the profession.

Support Resident Learning with New Patient Selection Tools 

Help your residents build strong clinical judgment with our two updated quick-reference infographics designed to build confidence in safe patient selection, specifically when managing patients with elevated HbA1c or BMI in the ambulatory setting. 

Clinical Considerations for Elevated HbA1c and Clinical Considerations for Elevated BMI distill current recommendations into concise, easy-to-use resources that are ideal for the clinical and classroom setting. 

Each infographic includes: 

• Practical guidance for preoperative assessment 

• Suggested actions to support decision-making 

• Clear visuals and streamlined content for efficient learning 

Share these tools with your residents to enhance their understanding of risk stratification and promote safer anesthesia care from the start. 

September 30 Funding Deadline for Research Grants

The AANA Foundation is accepting applications for: 

• Research Grants (General and Dedicated)  

• Dean Hayden Resident Project Grant 

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Initiative Grant  

These opportunities can support resident research, elevate program visibility, and advance the CRNA/nurse anesthesiology profession.  

Applications are due on Sept. 30, 2025. 

A Must-Share for Your Residents: 1099 vs. W-2 Careers

Help your students make informed career decisions before signing their first contract. In the latest Grade 1 View episode, Pursuing a 1099 Career — Is It Right for You?, Sharon Pearce, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN, and financial expert Jeremy Stanley, EA, CFP®, AIF®, break down the key differences between 1099 and W-2 roles.

Upcoming important dates and deadlines 

Educator Recognition Award nominations due 

Sept. 1 

EDGE Poster Session Submission Deadline (formerly ADCE) 

Sept. 15 

Annual Congress 2026 Call for Abstracts deadline 

Sept. 17 at noon CT 

AANA Foundation grants deadline 

Sept. 30 

CRNA to FAANA: Elevating Your Professional Legacy - webinar 

Oct. 9

Grade 1 View Season 2 Resident host application deadline

Nov. 1

AANA Fellows Applications Open 

Nov. 1

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