The Professional Practice Division provides evidence-based resources to support nurse anesthesia practice
Be Informed
- FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on efforts to address impact of IV fluid shortages following hurricane destruction and resolve manufacturing shortfalls, November 17, 2017
- Open comment period available through Dec 15 for Management of Waste Anesthetic Gases, Policy Considerations, November 16, 2017
- FDA works to help relieve the IV fluid shortages in wake of Hurricane Maria, November 14, 2017
- At Fall Leadership Academy, the AANA Board of Directors approved the updated:
- FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on the Trump Administration’s important efforts to address the opioid crisis, October 26, 2017
The Professional Practice Manual for the CRNA contains AANA anesthesia standards, scope of practice, practice and policy considerations, and position statements relevant to nurse anesthesia practice.
- Standards for Nurse Anesthesia Practice
- Scope of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
- Code of Ethics for the CRNA
Practice Management
- Anesthesia Contract
- Business Checklists
- Employment
- Tools and Templates
- Pain Management
Health and Wellness / Peer Assistance
- Emotional and Mental Well-Being
- Workplace Wellness
- Substance Use Disorder
- Anesthetists in Recovery
- AANA Peer Assistance Helpline: 800-654-5167
Facility Accreditation
- The Joint Commission
- AAAASF
- AAAHC
- DNV GL Healthcare
- Other accreditation agencies
Clinical Practice Resources
- Infection Control
- Obstetrics
- Ketamine Infusion
- Malignant Hyperthermia
- Other clinical topics
Evidence-Based Practice
- Ask a Clinical Question
- Conduct Research
- Critical Appraisal
- Integrate the Evidence
- Evaluate Outcomes
U.S. Food and Drug Adminstration
- Drug Shortages
- Recalls
- Safety Alerts
- Comment Letters
State Law and Practice
- 50 State Legislative and Regulatory
Practice Requirements - Opt-Outs and Federal Supervision Requirements
- Office Surgery and Anesthesia
- Working with Podiatrists or Dentists
