Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Week
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) from Danville and thousands from across the country tell America We Never Miss a Beat as they celebrate the 13th annual National Nurse Anesthetist Week celebration, January 22-28, 2012.
“As anesthesia providers, it is important to be aware of every heartbeat, every breath, and be ready to quickly respond if necessary. Which is why CRNAs are so proud to belong to a profession that has maintained a sterling record of providing patient-safety for nearly 150 years,” said Charles Gill CRNA, MSN.
Established by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA), National Nurse Anesthetists Week was created to encourage CRNAs to take the opportunity to educate the public about anesthesia safety, questions to ask prior to undergoing surgery, and the benefits of receiving anesthesia care from nurse anesthetists.
Nurse anesthetists are advanced practice nurses who administer approximately 32 million anesthetics in the United States each year. Practicing in every setting where anesthesia is delivered, CRNAs are the primary anesthesia providers in rural hospitals, and have been the main provider of anesthesia care to U.S. service men and women on the front lines since World War I.
“It is a privilege to be a part of a profession with a focal point that is dedicated to providing patient safety. Historically, CRNAs have played a considerable role in advancing trends related to monitoring technology, anesthetic drugs, and patient education. In fact, anesthesia today is nearly 50 times safer than it was just 20 years ago,” said Gill.
National Nurse Anesthetists Week
About the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)
Founded in 1931 and located in Park Ridge, Ill., the AANA is the professional organization for more than 90 percent of the nation’s CRNAs. To learn more about National Nurse Anesthetists Week or the AANA, visit www.aana.com.