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Your go-to guide for clinical confidence, financial tips, upcoming events, and more

| View in browser August 2025 Test your knowledge  Not sure? Download the updated quick-reference tools for safer patient selection: HbA1c & BMI.   As a resident, confidence in patient selection is essential, especially for ambulatory patients with elevated HbA1c or BMI. To help, we’ve updated two quick-reference infographics: Clinical Considerations for Elevated HbA1c and Clinical Considerations for Elevated BMI.    These easy-to-use resources offer:  Practical preoperative tips Suggested actions for decision-making Concise, safety-focused guidance   Download the infographics to strengthen your practice and support safer patient care.  Elevated HbA1c infographic Elevated BMI infographic Call for EDGE (formerly ADCE) poster session abstracts — due Sept. 15  Have research or a creative anesthesia technique to share? Submit an abstract to share your work at EDGE 2025 in an oral or poster presentation.    Who can apply: CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists, and nurse anesthesia residents (at least one CRNA/nurse anesthesiologists or RRNA must be an author).    Key details:  $25 application fee per poster  In-person presentations only  Submit an abstract only for review     Don’t miss this chance to showcase your ideas, network, and boost your CV.    Deadline: Sept. 15, 2025 Get all the details and how to apply New podcast: Pursuing a 1099 Career — Is It Right for You?  For years, new CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists rarely landed 1099 roles. Now, more early-career CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists are choosing 1099 over W-2 — and for good reason.  In this Grade 1 View episode, Kevin and Larry join Beyond the Mask hosts Jeremy Stanley, EA, CFP®, AIF®, and Sharon Pearce, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN, to discuss:  Key differences between 1099 and W-2  Pay, taxes, and take-home strategies  Flexibility, work-life balance, and lifestyle fit    Sharon shares insights from 33 years in practice, including how younger CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists are prioritizing freedom and balance. Jeremy covers the financial side, from tax advantages to planning benefits.  Get the insights you’ll want before signing your first contract.  Listen now Follow Grade 1 View on Instagram Grade 1 View is part of the Beyond the Mask podcast series, sponsored by AANA. Addressing stigma, SUD & burnout in anesthesia care  Burnout, stigma, and substance use disorders (SUD) affect CRNA/nurse anesthesiologists and residents at every stage, impacting patient care. This on-demand session addresses these challenges head-on, offering strategies to protect your mental health, encourage honest conversations, and connecting you with supportive resources.   Get started A finish line reminder: your care lasts long after surgery As Karen Eckerman, APRN, CRNA, approached the finish line of a 50K cross-country skiing race, she didn’t expect to see a familiar face—Matt Curtin, a liver transplant patient she’d cared for just a year earlier. Their reunion was a powerful reminder: in nurse anesthesiology, your impact isn’t limited to the OR. Even brief pre-op conversations can become moments patients carry for life.    For Karen, that connection reignited her passion for blending precision, presence, and compassion. As a future CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist, these are the skills that will define not just your patient outcomes, but your career legacy.  “You just never know what kind of impact you’re having. Even a small connection can mean something huge down the road.”  Read Karen’s full story and get inspired to create your own finish line moments.  Read Karen's story ✅ Upcoming Deadlines  Nominate your educator for an Educator Recognition Award Sept. 1, 2025    2026 EDGE (formerly ADCE) Poster Session Application Sept. 15, 2025    Annual Congress 2026 Call for Abstracts Sept. 17, 2025 at noon CT    AANA Foundation grants: Dean Hayden Resident Project Grant  General and Dedicated Research Grants  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiative Grant  Sept. 30    Grade 1 View Podcast Season 2 Host Application Nov. 1, 2025    🗓️ Upcoming Events ALANA Fall Meeting 2025  Sept. 19-20, 2025 \| Homewood, AL    2025 TxANA Annual Convention  Sept. 19-21, 2025 \| Houston, TX    KyANA Fall Scientific Meeting  Sept. 19-21, 2025 \| Lexington, KY    NYSANA Fall Meeting 2025  Sept. 19-21, 2025 \| Riverhead, NY    SCANA Annual Meeting  Sept. 19-21, 2025 \| Myrtle Beach, SC    Western Summit for Nurse Anesthesiology  Oct. 3-5, 2025 \| Las Vegas, NV  AANA is here to support you. How can we help? Your journey to becoming a CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist is challenging, but you’re not alone. Let us know what topics you want covered in future newsletters!  Share your feedback Drug or Alcohol Concerns? Call the AANA Helpline for live, confidential and individualized help and support for yourself or a CRNA/RRNA colleague: 800-654-5167 \| AVAILABLE 24/7  Click here to order your free Helpline wallet cards. Use code: AnesthesiaExperts    American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology 10275 West Higgins Road, Suite 500  Rosemont, IL 60018 Phone: 847-692-7050 Unsubscribe from Resident Resources Manage Preferences |
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