Nurse Anesthesia has a long and proud history dating back to the late 1800’s. Watchful Care by Marianne Bankert documents our history and the contributions made by the early pioneers of the profession. Nurses were selected as the ideal anesthetists because of our attention to detail, vigilance, and commitment to patient safety. Day in and day out, Nurse Anesthetists delivered quality care to patients and service to surgeons.
In the century that followed, many changes in Health care have taken place but one factor remains constant; the safety and quality of patient care delivered by Nurse Anesthetists. To support the quality of care we deliver, we must actively promote our profession and contribute to the body of knowledge If we are to remain trusted and respected in the of delivery of anesthesia services. We must all contribute to promoting our profession. Some will participate in research or Public Relations projects. Others who can not actively work to promote the profession must help by supporting the work of others.
The AANA foundation has the mission of advancing the science of anesthesia through education and research. The Foundation provides an excellent opportunity for each individual CRNA to support our profession by supporting the research done by our colleagues. Original studies to promote safe practice and to validate the safety and cost effectiveness of Nurse Anesthesia have been funded and published by the AANA Foundation.
Did you know that last year the AANA Foundation:
Funded $73,045 in research initiatives
Awarded $129,000 in student scholarships
Awarded $250,000 in Post-Doctoral and Doctoral fellowships
Presented 95 research posters
Please take the opportunity to support your profession through support of the AANA Foundation. Regardless of the size of your contribution, add your name to the list of those who support CRNA research and education through the AANA Foundation. Click here to go to the Foundation web site. After reviewing the site, please contribute.