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
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.
Grade 1 Viewis 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.
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.
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!
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