RN-APRN Members
I have been attending AANA meetings since I was a resident. Through my time at these meetings, I have met CRNAs from all over the country. I have become friends with trailblazers both past and present in advocacy, leadership, education, and business. It is through SHOWING UP to these invaluable networking opportunities afforded by AANA that I have been able to “peek behind the curtain” to learn about differences in CRNA practice throughout the country. Secondly, by GETTING INVOLVED in AANA committees, I have had a unique opportunity to discover what all goes into the work AANA does tirelessly to promote CRNA practice in every aspect.
Beth Westermann, CRNA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this membership category for?
Who is this membership category for?
The RN/APRN membership category can help skilled nurses who are considering becoming CRNAs reach their goals and live their dreams with an ease and confidence not available from other associations and organizations. Specifically, this membership category serves:
- Critical care/ICU nurses
- Perioperative nurses
- Acute care nurses
- Adult-gerontology nurses
- Emergency nurses
- Recovery room nurses
- Acute care nurse practitioners
- Adult-gerontology nurse practitioners
- Surgical nurse practitioners
- Emergency nurse practitioners
Why did AANA create a new membership category for RNs and APRNs?
Why did AANA create a new membership category for RNs and APRNs?
AANA members proposed and voted to establish this new membership category to support career advancement for registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses who aspire to shift their professional focus and become CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists. AANA is a key resource for RNs and APRNs navigating the often-challenging journey to CRNA school, and it can support CRNA/nurse anesthesia residents as they complete their program.
Why should RNs/APRNs join AANA?
Why should RNs/APRNs join AANA?
AANA is an asset to RNs and APRNs planning to become CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists. RNs and APRNs who join AANA get an inside look into the CRNA/nurse anesthesiology profession. As they prepare for their future careers, they can learn from, network with, and receive guidance from current residents, practicing CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists and program directors.
Will an AANA membership as an RN/APRN get me into my desired program?
Will an AANA membership as an RN/APRN get me into my desired program?
CRNA/nurse anesthesiology school is extremely competitive. Each year, approximately 3,000 RNs/APRNs become nurse anesthesia residents (students) in accredited programs. AANA membership does not guarantee admission but could give aspiring CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists an advantage in preparing their application to CRNA/nurse anesthesiology school.
What specific benefits does the RN/APRN membership category offer?
What specific benefits does the RN/APRN membership category offer?
RN/APRN members enjoy access to numerous benefits to help them on their journey to becoming anesthesia experts. These benefits include:
- Online access to the AANA Journal
- CRNA advocacy/public relations
- Non-voting participation in the Annual Business Meeting
- The ability to participate in AANA committees
- Access to existing continuing education resources
- Exclusive networking events
- CRNA Education Edge learning platform
- AANA Essentials newsletter
- AANA Member Advantage Program discounts
- State association participation
- Political advocacy through CRNA-PAC
Live your dream of becoming a CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist
Join AANA for expert support to help you become a CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist — exclusive resources, insights, networking, and more. Requires license ID. The application fee is nonrefundable. Please allow 7 business days for your application to be reviewed.