Who are CRNAs?

Providing patients with the professional quality they expect and the personal care they deserve.

For Patients

CRNAs care for patients of all ages in every setting where anesthesia is provided and for all types of procedures.

Links to Clinical Applications, Wellness/Peer Assistance and Legislative Contacts.

How do I become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist?

In order to be a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) one must: graduate from a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) or its predecessor; and pass the certification examination administered by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists or its predecessor.
How do I become a student member of AANA?

Only students who are currently enrolled in an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program may become student members of AANA. Students will be given AANA student membership application forms by their program director in class.
Where can I find a nurse anesthesia educational program near me in the United States?

The Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) maintains a database of the current nurse anesthesia educational programs that are accredited throughout the U.S.