Mary Baldwin University Legislative Visit
Mary Baldwin University nurse anesthesiology program hosts Delegate Chris Runion and legislative staff to learn more about CRNAs In late July, the nurse anesthesiology program at the Mary Baldwin University Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences hosted Del. Chris Runion and legislative staff to learn about the education required to [...]
Legislator Interview: Senator Emily Jordan
The VANA Communications Committee was excited to hear from State Senator Emily Jordan. Virginia legislators are critical for accomplishing VANA’s legislative goals and it’s important that we engage in ongoing conversations, community events, and meetings to share our stories. Continue reading to learn more about Senator Jordan’s background and experience [...]
Debbie Barber: Access to Care
This month, VANA spoke with Debbie Barber, CRNA from Kentucky about her experience as a CRNA for over 30 years in Kentucky, an opt-out state since 2012. Debbie was elected president of the Kentucky board in 2012 and served on the AANA board from 2014-2016 as Region 2 Director. During [...]
CRNAs vs. Anesthesiologists
CRNAs and Anesthesiologists: What’s the difference? Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and anesthesiologists both play critical roles in the delivery of anesthesia. While CRNAs and anesthesiologists specialize in anesthesia care, they come from different educational and professional backgrounds. Here are a few of the advantages of using CRNAs for anesthesia [...]