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State Senator Observes York College of Pa. Nurse Anesthetist Program

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s Nurse Anesthesia program, sharing their nursing backgrounds and why they were particularly interested in York's program. CRNA Students Marie Richardson, Nina Marino and ,, Mamawa Hollendyke , MSN, RN received a visit from Pa. State Senator Phillips- Hill. The students discussed York College of Pa.'s

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PANA President Marks CRNA Week in Pa.

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On behalf of the Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists, I want to wish everyone a happy National CRNA Week in Pa.! Pennsylvania ranks among the top nationally for CRNA students, with 14 highly rated nurse anesthetist programs spread out across our commonwealth. The annual celebration this year runs Jan.

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Lawmakers, staff experience “day in the life” of nurse anesthesia residents

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Seeing is believing and several northeastern Pennsylvania lawmakers and staff got a firsthand look at just a few of the intensive education and training programs that students must master to become certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs). Eddie Day Pashinski (D-Luzerne) to visit and check out the university’s simulation labs.

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CRNA Program Admissions: The Challenge of High Demand and Intense Rivalry

The CRNA Chase

Securing admission into a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) program is no small feat. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the employment of nurse anesthetists is projected to grow 40% from 2021-2031 much faster than the average for all occupations.

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PANA Members Pack the Halls of Capitol in D.C.

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The AANA Mid-Year Assembly is nurse anesthetists’ largest advocacy event of the year, and this year the Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists (PANA) sent a small army to the nation’s capital to inform federal lawmakers and advocate for our shared profession.

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COVID-19 Malpractice Insurance Flexibility

AANA

In light of the challenges being faced by the healthcare community as a result of COVID-19, it has come to our attention that nurse anesthetists may be asked to function in the capacity of registered nurses.

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Ogagan honors mentors’ legacies by giving back to others as they gave to her

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During her career, Murray was elected to the local district of the Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists and served on several American Association of Nurse Anesthetists committees. Murray wasn’t just Ogagan’s mentor, she was also a pioneer who helped to advance the profession and give back to her community.