CRNAs are in a rather unique and somewhat disquieting position, in that we daily intravenously administer very powerful and unequivocally dangerous drugs (in terms of their potential) to patients who have never had the experience …
If you are a fan of Greek mythology, the word “chimera” may be familiar to you. In this context, it refers to a hybridized lion that exhales fire and has a second goat head emerging …
CRNAs must complete 60 Class A (MAC Ed) credits, 40 Class B credits, and 13 quarterly MAC Check assessments during each four-year certification cycle. Class A credits must be from accredited, assessment-based continuing education activities …
Article Summary: Museum fatigue illustrates how sustained mental effort leads to cognitive exhaustion, a phenomenon also common in high-stakes healthcare settings. Emerging research challenges older theories of mental fatigue, pointing instead to the buildup of …
The journal’s name may conjure up an image of a less-than-stellar publication. Research Notes of the American Astronomical Society may sound like a collection of off-the-cuff ideas or notations. Don’t let the title fool you; …
AANA Edge 2026 is around the corner! And we’ll be there! EDGE: Educate, Develop, Grow, Engage 2026 is hosted by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) and will be held Wednesday, February 4, through …
Article Summary:Transitioning from SRNA to CRNA involves adjusting to independent practice, increased responsibility, and new professional expectations. It becomes easier when you: With time, patience, and daily practice, new CRNAs grow into their role and …
Given the education, training, and career arc of a CRNA, you’ve most likely seen a patient die or one who came close to dying experiencing a “clinical death” while under your care. During your early …
Article Summary: CRNAs must earn pharmacology CE credits as part of their Class A requirements under the NBCRNA’s MAC program. This article breaks down why pharmacology education matters and highlights the APEX Anesthesia courses and …
Everything changed overnight might sound like an exaggeration, but when COVID-19 first appeared, that phrase certainly proved true. Hospital routines shifted, their hallways filled with uncertainty, and the entire world had to adjust to a …
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