When we think of medical breakthroughs, discoveries like penicillin or the polio vaccine often come to mind. Anesthesia is another transformative advancement, turning once-impossible surgeries into routine procedures. At the heart of this progress are Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists/Anesthetists (CRNAs) — advanced practice providers who have been administering safe, expert anesthesia care and pain management services for more than 150 years.
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When we think of medical breakthroughs, discoveries like penicillin or the polio vaccine often come to mind. Anesthesia is another transformative advancement, turning once-impossible surgeries into routine procedures. At the heart of this progress are Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists/Anesthetists (CRNAs) — advanced practice providers who have been administering safe, expert anesthesia care and pain management services for more than 150 years.
Advance Your Nursing Career: Stand Out as a CRNA Candidate! Endorsed by leading voices in nurse anesthesiology, CRNA Insight is an essential on-demand educational course designed to help you advance your career with confidence and clarity. Learn more about this unique program for RNs developed by CANA & AANA.
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Advance Your Nursing Career: Stand Out as a CRNA Candidate! Endorsed by leading voices in nurse anesthesiology, CRNA Insight is an essential on-demand educational course designed to help you advance your career with confidence and clarity. Learn more about this unique program for RNs developed by CANA & AANA.
Today, Assemblymember Heath Flora (R-Ripon) introduced his California Anesthesia Access Package, a comprehensive legislative package to increase access to high-quality and coordinated anesthesia services and ensure uninterrupted care for Californians throughout the state.
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Today, Assemblymember Heath Flora (R-Ripon) introduced his California Anesthesia Access Package, a comprehensive legislative package to increase access to high-quality and coordinated anesthesia services and ensure uninterrupted care for Californians throughout the state.
Both the California State Senate and Assembly recognized the invaluable contributions of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists / Anesthetists (CRNAs). These resolutions celebrate the critical role CRNAs play in delivering safe, independent, and cost-effective anesthesia care throughout California.
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Both the California State Senate and Assembly recognized the invaluable contributions of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists / Anesthetists (CRNAs). These resolutions celebrate the critical role CRNAs play in delivering safe, independent, and cost-effective anesthesia care throughout California.
Today, the California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (CANA) brought together legislators, health care experts, policymakers, and community advocates to tackle one of California’s most pressing public health challenges.
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Today, the California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (CANA) brought together legislators, health care experts, policymakers, and community advocates to tackle one of California’s most pressing public health challenges.
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The California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) September 6, 2024, All Facilities Letter (AFL) reaffirms the independent practice authority of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). Despite this reaffirmation, misinterpretations of nurse anesthesiology scope of practice continue to disrupt anesthesia services in general acute care hospitals throughout California.
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The California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) September 6, 2024, All Facilities Letter (AFL) reaffirms the independent practice authority of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). Despite this reaffirmation, misinterpretations of nurse anesthesiology scope of practice continue to disrupt anesthesia services in general acute care hospitals throughout California.
Assemblymember Heath Flora (R-Ripon) today issued the following statement in response to revised guidance by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for surveyors and health care providers regarding immediate jeopardy.
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Assemblymember Heath Flora (R-Ripon) today issued the following statement in response to revised guidance by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for surveyors and health care providers regarding immediate jeopardy.
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) play an indispensable role in California’s health care system, particularly for underserved and rural communities where anesthesia access is critical, yet limited.
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A Brief History of Nurse Anesthesiologists
When we think of medical breakthroughs, discoveries like penicillin or the polio vaccine often come to mind. Anesthesia is another transformative advancement, turning once-impossible surgeries into routine procedures. At the heart of this progress are Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists/Anesthetists (CRNAs) — advanced practice providers who have been administering safe, expert anesthesia care and pain management services for more than 150 years.
When we think of medical breakthroughs, discoveries like penicillin or the polio vaccine often come to mind. Anesthesia is another transformative advancement, turning once-impossible surgeries into routine procedures. At the heart of this progress are Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists/Anesthetists (CRNAs) — advanced practice providers who have been administering safe, expert anesthesia care and pain management services for more than 150 years.
Educational Program for RNs – Now Available!
Advance Your Nursing Career: Stand Out as a CRNA Candidate! Endorsed by leading voices in nurse anesthesiology, CRNA Insight is an essential on-demand educational course designed to help you advance your career with confidence and clarity. Learn more about this unique program for RNs developed by CANA & AANA.
Advance Your Nursing Career: Stand Out as a CRNA Candidate! Endorsed by leading voices in nurse anesthesiology, CRNA Insight is an essential on-demand educational course designed to help you advance your career with confidence and clarity. Learn more about this unique program for RNs developed by CANA & AANA.
CANA Sponsors Legislation to Increase Access to Anesthesia Care and Prevent Disruptions
Today, Assemblymember Heath Flora (R-Ripon) introduced his California Anesthesia Access Package, a comprehensive legislative package to increase access to high-quality and coordinated anesthesia services and ensure uninterrupted care for Californians throughout the state.
Today, Assemblymember Heath Flora (R-Ripon) introduced his California Anesthesia Access Package, a comprehensive legislative package to increase access to high-quality and coordinated anesthesia services and ensure uninterrupted care for Californians throughout the state.
California Legislature Recognizes Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists During CRNA Appreciation Week 2025
Both the California State Senate and Assembly recognized the invaluable contributions of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists / Anesthetists (CRNAs). These resolutions celebrate the critical role CRNAs play in delivering safe, independent, and cost-effective anesthesia care throughout California.
Both the California State Senate and Assembly recognized the invaluable contributions of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists / Anesthetists (CRNAs). These resolutions celebrate the critical role CRNAs play in delivering safe, independent, and cost-effective anesthesia care throughout California.
California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Hosts 2025 Opioid Epidemic Symposium: Identifying Obstacles, Inspiring Solutions
Today, the California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (CANA) brought together legislators, health care experts, policymakers, and community advocates to tackle one of California’s most pressing public health challenges.
Today, the California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (CANA) brought together legislators, health care experts, policymakers, and community advocates to tackle one of California’s most pressing public health challenges.
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) ‘All Facilities Letter’ and Survey Activities Impacting Nurse Anesthesiology Scope of Practice
JDSUPRA.COM
The California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) September 6, 2024, All Facilities Letter (AFL) reaffirms the independent practice authority of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). Despite this reaffirmation, misinterpretations of nurse anesthesiology scope of practice continue to disrupt anesthesia services in general acute care hospitals throughout California.
JDSUPRA.COM
The California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) September 6, 2024, All Facilities Letter (AFL) reaffirms the independent practice authority of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). Despite this reaffirmation, misinterpretations of nurse anesthesiology scope of practice continue to disrupt anesthesia services in general acute care hospitals throughout California.
Assemblymember Flora Responds to CMS immediate jeopardy guidelines
Assemblymember Heath Flora (R-Ripon) today issued the following statement in response to revised guidance by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for surveyors and health care providers regarding immediate jeopardy.
Assemblymember Heath Flora (R-Ripon) today issued the following statement in response to revised guidance by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for surveyors and health care providers regarding immediate jeopardy.
CRNAs are essential for safe and timely anesthesia care in California
CAPITOLWEEKLY.NET
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) play an indispensable role in California’s health care system, particularly for underserved and rural communities where anesthesia access is critical, yet limited.