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title: "Resident Resources: Connect, Contribute, and Create Change"
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Congrats to our College Bowl champions! Plus: resident wellness roundtables, podcast host applications, and resources for patient safety and equity.

| View in browser September 2025 Show what you know Learn more on how you can impact maternal care disparities in the Maternal Health Equity Toolkit.  Resident Advocate Application deadline Oct. 31 Be the link between the AANA Foundation and your program. Resident Advocates share updates on scholarships, awards, and events while building leadership and mentorship connections.    What’s in it for you:  One-on-one mentorship with a Foundation Trustee (plus support from State Advocates)  Leadership experience and visibility in your program  Opportunities to host events and fundraising efforts  Apply now to lead, connect, and make an impact Applications open: Grade 1 View podcast season 2 hosts Are you an SRNA or RRNA with at least 12 months left in your program? This is your chance to join the host team for Grade 1 View—the podcast for future CRNAs, by future CRNAs.  Produced in partnership with Beyond the Mask and AANA, Grade 1 View is a twice-monthly podcast featuring ~30-minute episodes on topics suggested by residents and a steering committee.    Season 2 hosts will serve a one-year term (December 2025 to December 2026) as part of a three- to four-person rotating team representing a mix of first-, second- and third-year SRNAs/RRNAs.  Produced in partnership with Beyond the Mask and AANA, Grade 1 View is a twice-monthly podcast featuring ~30-minute episodes on topics suggested by students / residents, and a steering committee.    Season 2 hosts will serve a one-year term (December 2025 to December 2026) as part of a three- to four-person rotating team representing a mix of first-, second- and third-year SRNAs/RRNAs.  Apply by Nov. 1, 2025, to be considered for this opportunity to share your voice and help shape the conversation for the next generation of CRNAs.  Learn more Follow Grade 1 View on Instagram Grade 1 View is part of the Beyond the Mask podcast series, sponsored by AANA. Opioid Awareness Month: Rethinking Pain Management in Anesthesia  September is Opioid Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to explore innovative approaches to pain management. Originally released in July, Grade 1 View Ep. 17: Examining Opioid-Free Anesthesia features Tom Baribeault, DNP, CRNA, founder of the Society of Opioid Free Anesthesia. Hear how eliminating intraoperative opioids can improve patient safety, recovery and outcomes—and why multimodal analgesia is gaining traction in anesthesia practice.    Listen to explore how opioid-free anesthesia is reshaping pain management and advancing compassionate patient care.  Listen to the episode Resident team 4 wins College Bowl at Annual Congress  Team 4 showcased their knowledge and teamwork while competing against five other resident teams, answering challenging anesthesia-related questions submitted by program directors.  Congratulations to the winning team:  Gregory Kjono – Florida International University  Randi Corley – University of North Florida  Mark Anthony De Luna – University of South Florida, Nurse Anesthesiology Program  Maria Penella – University of South Florida, Nurse Anesthesiology Program  Stephanie Wood – LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing  Leanna Torla – Barry University, Nurse Anesthesiology Program  As is tradition, the victorious resident team faced off against a team of CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists in the ultimate College Bowl showdown—bringing energy and excitement to the Annual Congress stage.    Nominations for the 2026 College Bowl open in January 2026. Watch your inbox for more information.  ✅ Upcoming Deadlines  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 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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