Facts about Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists in Virginia
NURSE ANESTHETISTS IN Virginia
There are over 1,700 CRNAs providing anesthesia in nearly all types of health care facilities in Virginia. These CRNAs have either a masters or doctorate in nurse anesthesia. They provide to the citizens of Virginia one-on-one care to their patients before, during, and after procedures requiring anesthesia and/or analgesia by delivering quality services for surgical and obstetrical procedures combined with a personal concern for the health and welfare of the individual. Anesthesia outcome studies have demonstrated the quality of care provided by CRNAs to be superior.
VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS
The Virginia Association Of Nurse Anesthetists (VANA) was founded in 1933. VANA speaks on behalf of Virginia CRNAs, of which more than 75% are members of VANA and the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA). VANA represents and promotes CRNAs in the areas of continuing education, liaison between CRNAs and the nursing and medical professions, hospitals, health care facilities and other professionals interested in anesthesia. VANA also actively represents its members in state governmental and regulatory issues.
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