Become a Student Advocate

AANA Foundation Student Advocates serve as a liaison between the Foundation and each student’s respective nurse anesthesia program. Student Advocates share information about the Foundation with their student colleagues including general information, dates and deadlines for Foundation events, scholarships, and awards.

Mentorship

Each Student Advocate is paired with a member of the AANA Foundation Board of Trustees We encourage students to reach out to these mentors and establish a relationship to assist with Foundation questions and also any other concerns or questions you may have on your journey from being a student to graduating and accepting a position as a CRNA/nurse anesthesiologists. Many states also have Foundation State Advocates that can be mentors and partners in Foundation state efforts.

Time Commitment

New Student Advocates are asked to attend a one-hour orientation call and then to attend quarterly one-hour phone/Skype meetings which take place from 7-8 CT. Following these meetings, a one-page Foundation Update is emailed to Student Advocates to distribute to students in your nurse anesthesia program. A short presentation to students in your nurse anesthesia program is also a requirement. Foundation staff will provide options such as PowerPoint, Prezi and Animoto video.

Many students also host gatherings and fundraisers on behalf of the Foundation. These often take place in conjunction with the Nurse Anesthesia State Meeting. You will also have an access to a crowd-funding campaign to offer your classmates the opportunity to support the Foundation with a $25 annual donation. Apply now.

For more information, contact Luanne Irvin at lirvin@aana.com.