FANA / Florida Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

FANA / Florida Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Founded in 1936, the Florida Association of Nurse Anesthetists (FANA) represents 5,400 Certified Reg

Founded in 1936, the Florida Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (FANA) represents 5,400 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) licensed in Florida. FANA advocates for our patients and members in legislative and governmental affairs and serves as a resource for CRNAs, the nursing and medical professions, hospitals, health care facilities and others interested in anesthesia care.

Professional growth happens in the classroom, among peers, and under pressure in the OR.Four separate Student Sessions a...
08/29/2026

Professional growth happens in the classroom, among peers, and under pressure in the OR.

Four separate Student Sessions at the FANA 2026 Annual Meeting bring different parts of that growth into focus.

The Hidden Curriculum of Nurse Anesthesia Education with Matthew Martin, CRNA, NorthStar Anesthesia, and Mandy Spitzer, DNP, CRNA, addresses the unwritten rules and expectations students encounter.

Those same speakers return for a separate session, Emerging Smoothly, focused on the leadership habits that shape long-term success in anesthesia practice.

Marley Cain, RRNA, and Chelsea Patterson, RRNA, bring peer mentorship into the conversation with Peer Mentorship: Surviving the First Year of Anesthesia School.

Later, Lindsey Bell, DNP, CRNA, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC, APRN, and Marley Cain, RRNA, turn to confidence and professionalism in the OR during Clinical Growth Under Pressure.

Together, these distinct sessions move from understanding unwritten expectations and finding support to developing leadership habits and building clinical confidence.

View Mentorship, Leadership & Clinical Growth sessions: fana.org/annual-agenda-2026

Poster abstracts are due tomorrow.There's still time to bring your research or scholarly work to the FANA 2026 Annual Me...
08/27/2026

Poster abstracts are due tomorrow.

There's still time to bring your research or scholarly work to the FANA 2026 Annual Meeting.

RRNAs and CRNA doctoral students enrolled in Florida Nurse Anesthesiology Programs can submit research, DNP scholarly projects, evidence-based practice initiatives, and innovative educational ideas for consideration by the FANA Research Committee.

Both student-led and faculty-mentored projects are welcome.

If you've been planning to submit, use today to review the requirements, finalize your abstract, and get it in before the deadline.

Deadline: Friday, August 28, 2026: fana.org/26-annual-meeting-posters #/

The path toward nurse anesthesiology involves more than one big decision. Admission, the student experience, and financi...
08/27/2026

The path toward nurse anesthesiology involves more than one big decision. Admission, the student experience, and financial preparation each bring their own questions.

At the FANA 2026 Annual Meeting, three separate Student Sessions bring those parts of the journey into focus:

🎓 Journey to CRNA School with Marley Cain, RRNA; Rebecca Fleetwood, RRNA; and Taylor Blyseth, RRNA looks at qualifications and strategies for admission.

🤝 Refreshments With Residents with Marley Cain, RRNA creates space for peer mentorship and the resident perspective for RNs considering CRNA school.

💰 Financing the Future with April Grasty, DNAP, CRNA, CNE focuses on student loans and financial preparation.

Explore the graphics to learn more about each session, then see how they fit into the full FANA 2026 agenda.

View CRNA Pathway Sessions: fana.org/annual-agenda-2026

One Meeting. Three days. A lot to talk about!The FANA 2026 Annual Meeting brings together sessions addressing the clinic...
08/26/2026

One Meeting. Three days. A lot to talk about!

The FANA 2026 Annual Meeting brings together sessions addressing the clinical, professional, and practical issues shaping nurse anesthesiology and the people preparing to enter the profession.

Swipe through for a look at six areas you'll find represented across the agenda:

🗣️ Advocacy & Health Care Policy
🎓 Pathways to Nurse Anesthesiology
🌱 Mentorship, Leadership & Clinical Growth
🩺 Clinical Practice & Pain Management
💡 Technology, Research & Emerging Ideas
🔄 Professional Sustainability

Each area encompasses multiple distinct sessions, with featured experts appearing in their respective presentations and scheduled panels.

That means conversations can move from Florida health care policy to clinical decision-making, mentorship to emerging research, and professional well-being to the economics of practice, all within one Meeting weekend.

Take a look through the carousel, find the topics that speak to you, and see the individual sessions waiting in Tampa.

View the Sessions on the FANA 2026 Agenda: fana.org/annual-agenda-2026

08/25/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our FANA Foundation Fest ticket winners!

We had 13 entries in our recent drawing, and we’re excited to congratulate our four lucky winners:

✨ Shayla Smith, RRNA
✨ Adam Davies, CRNA, DNP, APRN, CHSE, CHSOS
✨ Ida Wasyl, RN, APRN
✨ Caleb Myers, RRNA

Each winner received a ticket valued at $250 to attend the AANA Foundation’s Foundation Fest in Boston!

We hope you all had a fantastic evening celebrating, connecting and enjoying everything the event had to offer. 💙

And to all our FANA members — keep watching! We love being able to offer fun opportunities, giveaways and special member perks like this, with more to come.

What could you present at FANA 2026?The answer may be sitting in a project you're already working on.FANA welcomes poste...
08/24/2026

What could you present at FANA 2026?

The answer may be sitting in a project you're already working on.

FANA welcomes poster abstracts featuring research, DNP scholarly projects, evidence-based practice initiatives, and innovative educational ideas from RRNAs and CRNA doctoral students enrolled in Florida Nurse Anesthesiology Programs.

Both student-led and faculty-mentored projects are welcome.

Faculty and Program Directors, this is also a great time to encourage eligible students whose work could contribute to the poster session to submit.

Poster Abstract Deadline: Friday, August 28, 2026: fana.org/26-annual-meeting-posters #/

The history of nurse anesthesia is full of trailblazing women whose work shaped the profession we know today. AANA highl...
08/24/2026

The history of nurse anesthesia is full of trailblazing women whose work shaped the profession we know today. AANA highlights Alice Magaw, known as the “Mother of Anesthesia,” and Agatha Hodgins, founder of the national association that became AANA. Their legacy lives on in every CRNA advancing patient care, education, and advocacy today.

AANA Annual Congress begins today! It’s one of the profession’s biggest opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate t...
08/21/2026

AANA Annual Congress begins today! It’s one of the profession’s biggest opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate the work of CRNAs and nurse anesthesiology residents from across the country. If any FANA members are attending in person or online, we’d love to hear what sessions or topics you’re most excited about.

08/21/2026

Because of You

This recognition belongs to every FANA member.

Because of you...

💙 You shared your stories through our Constituent Book, helping legislators better understand the impact CRNAs have on patients across Florida.

💙 You worked to secure CRNA Week proclamations, raising awareness and recognition in communities throughout our state.

💙 You helped educate policymakers and the public through our Capitol Sim Table, bringing the CRNA profession to life through hands-on experiences.

💙 You represented our profession in your local communities, building trust and strengthening relationships every day.

💙 You advocated for your profession, ensuring the voice of Florida's CRNAs continues to be heard.

The 2026 AANA PR Recognition Award is a reflection of your passion, your commitment, and your dedication.

Thank you for making this achievement possible. Congratulations, FANA—and thank you for all you do!

The sun sets. The swamp starts stirring. And Saturday night at FANA takes a decidedly Floridian turn. 🐊Swamp Prom: A FAN...
08/21/2026

The sun sets. The swamp starts stirring. And Saturday night at FANA takes a decidedly Floridian turn. 🐊

Swamp Prom: A FANA PAC Party takes over the Franklin Terrace & Patio on Saturday, October 3, at 7:30 p.m.

Step Into the Swamp for an evening of glowing waters, curious critters, music, drinks, snacks, and time to catch up with the FANA community away from the meeting room.

And yes, you can have some fun with the dress code.

Come in swamp chic, backyard casual, cocktail attire, full prom glam, or something entirely your own. “Florida Formal” is optional.

Join us in Tampa and make Saturday night part of your FANA 2026 weekend: fana.org/26-fana-pac-party #/

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