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Join AANA as a registered nurse (RN) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) and get on the inside track to becoming a CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist.

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Achieve Your Dream of Working as a CRNA/Nurse Anesthesiologist with Support from AANA

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Smoothly, Confidently Navigate Your Way to 
Becoming an Anesthesia Expert

AANA stands ready to help you achieve a fulfilled career as a CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist. With our affordable RN-APRN annual membership, you'll get access to exclusive resources and insights to help you navigate all the steps to becoming a CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist.

Get an Inside Look at the CRNA/Nurse Anesthesiology Profession

AANA is a key resource and asset for navigating the often-changing journey to selecting and applying for nurse anesthesiology school. AANA also offers helpful insights and guidance as you complete your program. As you prepare for your future career, you will learn from and network with current residents, practicing CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists, and program directors.

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Membership in AANA is extremely valuable. I stay up to date on current practice issues that directly affect the members of the AANA as well as my state.

Kris Rohde, MSN, BSN, CRNA

WHY I AM A MEMBER

Membership in AANA as an RN or APRN provides invaluable benefits, including:

  • Resources for selecting and applying to a nurse anesthesiology program
  • Tips and support for transitioning back into school
  • Member-exclusive networking events to introduce you to the profession

Invest in Yourself with an Affordable 
RN-APRN Membership

Join AANA as an RN or APRN for just $250/year.

Plus, 35% of your membership fee goes to your state to help CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists where you live work to the full scope of their practice and abilities.

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.

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Members-only Benefits Help You on Your Journey

  • Online access to the AANA Journal, a collection of indexed, peer-reviewed articles on practical clinical information and topics that matter to the practice of nurse anesthesiology
  • CRNA Education Edge, AANA's online learning platform
  • Anesthesia Essential newsletter, your source for the latest CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist news and insights, straight to your email each week.
  • AANA's new Member Advantage Program with discounts on participating products and services
  • And more

Invest in Yourself with an Affordable 
RN-APRN Membership

Join AANA as an RN or APRN for just $250/year.

Plus, 35% of your membership fee goes to your state to help CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists where you live work to the full scope of their practice and abilities.

Membership in AANA as an RN or APRN provides invaluable benefits, including:

10275 West Higgins Road, Suite 500, Rosemont, IL 60018 | 847.692.7050

Members-only Benefits Help You on Your Journey

Join AANA for expert support to help you become a CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist — exclusive resources, insights, networking, and more.

CRNAs attending AANA Annual Congress
Headshot of Beth Westermann DNP, CRNA, ARNP

Join AANA as a registered nurse (RN) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) and get on the inside track to becoming a CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist.

Achieve Your Dream of Working as a CRNA/Nurse Anesthesiologist with Support from AANA

WHY I AM A MEMBER

Membership in AANA is extremely valuable. I stay up to date on current practice issues that directly affect the members of the AANA as well as my state.

Kris Rohde, MSN, BSN, CRNA

Resources for selecting and applying to a nurse anesthesiology program

Tips and support for transitioning back into school

Member-exclusive networking events to introduce you to the profession

Online access to the AANA Journal, a collection of indexed, peer-reviewed articles on practical clinical information and topics that matter to the practice of nurse anesthesiology

CRNA Education Edge, AANA's online learning platform

Anesthesia Essential newsletter, your source for the latest CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist news and insights, straight to your email each week.

AANA's new Member Advantage Program with discounts on participating products and services

And more

Get special access to our exclusive video — 'Becoming a CRNA: Tips from Nurse Anesthesia Program Leaders'

Aimee L. Badeaux, PhD, CRNA, APRN, CNE, AANA member, and director of the nurse anesthesia program at Northwestern State University answers frequently asked questions about applying to a program, interviewing, standing out among other applicants, what types of people make good CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists, and more.

Get Aimee's advice

Aimee L. Badeaux, PhD, CRNA, APRN, CNE, AANA member, and director of the nurse anesthesia program at Northwestern State University answers frequently asked questions about applying to a program, interviewing, standing out among other applicants, what types of people make good CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists, and more.

Aimee L. Badeaux, PhD, CRNA, APRN, CNE, AANA member, and director of the nurse anesthesia program at Northwestern State University answers frequently asked questions about applying to a program, interviewing, standing out among other applicants, what types of people make good CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists, and more.

Aimee L. Badeaux Exclusive Video for Becoming a CRNA: Tips from Nurse Anesthesia Program Leaders.