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James Stockman, MSNA, CRNA, NSPM-C President, 2022-2023 Greetings, TxANA members. I am happy to write to you going into the holiday season, but as you know, that means the Legislative Session is quickly approaching us! In September, the 2022-2023 TxANA Board of Directors (BOD) was…
AUSTIN, TX—When you are a child, you will likely have big aspirations regarding your ‘dream job.’ Astronauts, scientists, professional athletes—even superheroes —may be terms often heard. A recently published book is shining a new light on a different…
Wendy Odell, DNP, CRNA Vice President & Education Committee Chair, 2022-2023 As Vice President and Education Committee Chair, I extend a Big Texas invitation to attend TxANA's Annual Convention, set for January 21-23, 2023, in Austin, TX. This is TxANA’s first…
Our latest TxANA newsletter is out, and we hope you’ll read it online here and share with your fellow CRNA colleagues. We hope the updates in this newsletter are helpful to you, and we welcome your feedback on the topics that matter most to you, so we can continue to…
Media Contact: Tyler Pointer GALVESTON, TX—A group of providers has launched an interdisciplinary peer support program at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) to mitigate the effects of Second Victim Phenomenon (SVP) on clinicians in high-stress anesthesia practice.…
Abby Caswell, DNP, CRNA TxANA President, 2021-2022 It has been an honor to work alongside the TxANA Board this past year in our continued mission of advancing patient safety and the profession of nurse anesthesia. TxANA has been strategic and impactful in protecting patients and…
AUSTIN, TEXAS—The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has awarded Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Robyn C. Ward, Ph.D., CRNA, USN(ret), the designation of Fellow of the AANA (FAANA) – a recognized hallmark of leadership and…
AUSTIN, TX—The Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists (TxANA) recognizes and celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and the strives made by its members of Hispanic and Latino identities. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs)…
The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) released its frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding History and Physical Exams (H&Ps). This issue arose in the context of CRNAs performing H&Ps in cosmetic settings. TxANA has been diligently working on this regulatory issue as it was…
Our latest TxANA newsletter is out, and we hope you’ll read it online here and share with your fellow CRNA colleagues. We hope the updates in this newsletter are helpful to you, and we welcome your feedback on the topics that matter most to you, so we can continue to…
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Showcasing the diversity of the state of Texas and the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) profession, the Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists (TxANA) announced its new Board of Directors. The new board takes office as the association,…
As you may know, there will be an amendment to the AANA bylaws proposed at the Annual Congress related to membership dues. Several state associations, including TxANA, raised concerns related to the financial implications of the original amendment. Based on input received during the…
Austin, TX—TxANA celebrates June 2022 LGBTQ+ Pride Month as its members have continued to help continue its mission of patient safety and advancing the profession of nurse anesthesia. Nate Jones, a Houston-based Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), celebrates his…
Abby Caswell, DNP, CRNA TxANA President We are nearly halfway through 2022, and TxANA’s Board of Directors and staff have remained dedicated to making patient safety and the advancement of nurse anesthesia in Texas major priorities. We have worked diligently to listen to members…
AUSTIN, TX—The Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists (TxANA) celebrates and recognizes Asian American / Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month during May and the excellent care given to patients by Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) of diverse backgrounds. Manu…
Nichole Maharaj, SRNA TxANA Sponsorship Awardee AANA Mid-Year Assembly (MYA) offered multiple learning opportunities for me as a first-year Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist (SRNA). MYA builds advocacy skills and political awareness in nurse anesthesia. Attending MYA reinforced…
AUSTIN, TEXAS (May 24, 2022)--The following statement on the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas should be attributed to Abby Caswell, DNP, CRNA, President of the Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists (TxANA): “Our hearts ache for the Uvalde community and the families impacted by the mass…
Our latest TxANA newsletter is out, and we hope you’ll read it online here and share with your fellow CRNA colleagues. We hope the updates in this newsletter are helpful to you, and we welcome your feedback on the topics that matter most to you, so we can continue to…
AUSTIN, TX—The Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists (TxANA) celebrates and recognizes Asian American / Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month during May and the excellent care given to patients by Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) of diverse backgrounds. COL. John…
James Stockman, MSNA, CRNA, NSPM-C President-Elect, Government Relations & Practice Committee Chair As President-Elect of TxANA and Chair of the Government Relations & Practice Committee, I understand that member involvement at the state and local levels is a quintessential part…
