July 2026

How do I prepare for a patient who is on GLP-1 medication?

What do I need to know before I go to Congress?

Who can help me understand and negotiate my first contract?

See how much you know about evidence-based strategies that may support your mental well-being.

GLP-1 medications: What every RRNA should know 

GLP-1 medications, including Ozempic, Wegovy, and emerging peptide therapies, are becoming increasingly common among patients. Build your understanding of perioperative considerations, aspiration risk, evolving guidelines, and preoperative assessment strategies to help deliver safe, evidence-based care throughout your clinical training and beyond. 

Your resident wellness questions, answered: Time management and life balance 

Hear from CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists as they answer common questions about time management, competing priorities and maintaining well-being during nurse anesthesia education and beyond. 

Learn how total IV anesthesia can make a difference to your patients and the environment 

From patient brain health to environmental stewardship, today's anesthesia providers are balancing patient outcomes with broader considerations. Discover practical, evidence-informed strategies to help you deliver high-quality care while supporting more sustainable anesthesia practice.

Prep for the SEE and NCE in the most fun and effective way 

Ollivate helps RRNAs study smarter with short, gamified review sessions built around spaced repetition, interleaving, and high-yield anesthesia content. Whether you’re preparing for the SEE, the NCE, or just trying to stay on top of everything you’re learning, Ollivate makes board prep easier to start, easier to stick with, and more engaging along the way.

Use code AANARESIDENT to save 10% on the annual plan! 

Podcast episode

Aug. 4
Grade 1 View episode–opportunities for residents at Annual Congress

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• Surviving Clinicals: Lessons from Future CRNAs

Webinar

Aug. 17 | 6 p.m. CT | Online
Annual Congress Know Before You Go: RRNA Edition

Event

Aug. 21–25 | Boston, MA and online
AANA Annual Congress

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