Arizona Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Inc

Ensures proper reimbursement for CRNA services by providing a State Reimbursement Specialist.

Plans and promotes wellness opportunities for CRNAs and RRNAs in Arizona, including organizing wellness events like yoga sessions and providing personal wellness support.

The organization conducts continuing education filing on behalf of its members and ensures proper reimbursement for CRNA services.

Appoints a State Reimbursement Specialist to ensure proper reimbursement for CRNA services and supports regulatory recognition of CRNAs as Advanced Practice Nurses (APRNs) through statutory advocacy.

Organizes two annual state-wide educational conferences, Sun & Fun and Sun & Saguaros, offering continuing education credits and professional development opportunities for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in Arizona. The Education Committee plans and oversees these events, including breakout sessions, poster presentations, and wellness-focused programming.

The organization provides information and resources for individuals interested in becoming a CRNA in Arizona and offers an automatic subscription to its digital Sentinel newsletter for members. They also manage social media and produce a biannual journal to share key information and updates.

The organization organizes various events for its members, including social gatherings like happy hours and brunches, wellness activities such as yoga sessions, and galas to celebrate achievements and thank supporters. It also coordinates CRNA Week events throughout Arizona.

Organizes social, networking, and wellness events, including galas, happy hours, brunches, and yoga sessions, to foster community among CRNAs and student nurse anesthetists in Arizona.

The organization organizes various social and wellness events, including happy hours, brunches, yoga sessions, and hikes, to foster community and networking among CRNAs and RRNAs in Arizona. They also host galas and award ceremonies to celebrate member achievements and thank supporters.

Facilitates networking and community building among CRNAs and student nurse anesthetists through social events, galas, and wellness activities, including CRNA Week celebrations and PAC galas.

Plans and promotes social and wellness-focused events for CRNAs and RRNAs, including happy hours, brunches, yoga sessions, and hikes, both independently and as part of larger conferences. These events support personal wellness and professional community building.

Organizes and hosts educational conferences and events, such as Sun & Fun and Sun & Saguaros, to provide continuing education credits and professional development opportunities for CRNAs and student nurse anesthetists in Arizona.

Organizes and hosts educational conferences and events, such as Sun & Fun and Sun & Saguaros, to provide continuing education credits and professional development opportunities for CRNAs and student nurse anesthetists in Arizona.

The organization plans and hosts state-wide educational conferences, such as Sun & Fun and Sun & Saguaros, offering continuing education (CE) credits for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). They also provide deeply discounted rates for students to attend these events.

The organization plans and hosts educational conferences, such as Sun & Fun and Sun & Saguaros, offering continuing education (CE) credits to nurse anesthetists. It also provides resources and information for individuals interested in becoming Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in Arizona.

Provides resources and financial assistance, such as deeply discounted tuition rates for events, to support individuals pursuing a career as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in Arizona.

Provides resources and deeply discounted rates for students to attend conferences and events, and offers information for individuals interested in becoming a CRNA in Arizona.

Provides resources and support for individuals pursuing a career as a CRNA in Arizona, including deeply discounted conference attendance rates through a student contributor fund and educational guidance. Also supports student presentations at conferences.

Engages in sustained legislative efforts to advance the professional practice of CRNAs in Arizona, including contributing to the passage of key legislation such as SB1336 (2017), SB1602 (2023), and achieving opt-out status from federal supervision requirements in 2020. Also led efforts to secure state funding for CRNA training programs (2023–2024).

The organization actively shapes Arizona CRNA politics by attending legislative events, meeting with legislators, and lobbying at the Arizona state capitol to advance the professional practice of CRNAs. This includes efforts to codify CRNA practice into state statute, restore prescriptive authority, achieve opt-out status for CRNA supervision, and secure state funding for CRNA training.

The organization actively shapes Arizona CRNA politics by attending legislative events, meeting with legislators, and lobbying at the Arizona state capitol to advance the professional practice of CRNAs. This includes contributing to the codification of CRNA practice into Arizona statute, restoring prescriptive authority, achieving opt-out status for CRNA supervision, and securing state funding for CRNA training.

Engages in legislative efforts and political action to advance the professional practice of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in Arizona, including lobbying, meeting with legislators, and contributing to the passage of relevant bills.

Engages in legislative efforts and political action to advance the professional practice of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in Arizona, including lobbying, meeting with legislators, and contributing to the passage of relevant state laws.

Organizes annual "CRNA Day at the Capitol" and other legislative engagement events where CRNAs meet with state representatives to advocate for professional issues. The Government Relations Committee supports these efforts through direct participation in legislative meetings and events.

Manages the CRNAs of Arizona PAC, a politically non-partisan organization that raises and disburses funds to support policymakers who advance CRNA interests. Formed in 2013, it has grown into the largest healthcare PAC in Arizona and hosts events to engage legislative allies.

Communicates with members through a digital newsletter, The Sentinel, and manages social media to share information and updates.

The organization provides an automatic subscription to its digital Sentinel newsletter for members and manages social media to share updates and event information. It also offers support for membership inquiries, event registration, and website access.

Provides members with an automatic subscription to its digital Sentinel newsletter and manages social media to disseminate information and updates relevant to the CRNA community in Arizona.

Provides members with an automatic subscription to The Sentinel, a biannual digital journal, and manages social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) to share event updates, graphics, and member photos. The Public and Member Relations Committee leads this effort.

The organization provides deeply discounted rates for students to attend conferences and other events through a student attendance contributor fund, facilitating their participation in professional development opportunities.

Conducts monthly Board of Directors meetings via Zoom and maintains organizational bylaws and policies through the Bylaws Committee, which reviews and updates them annually. Also manages sponsorship relationships and event funding through a dedicated committee.

Offers educational programs that meet Class A Continuing Education (CE) requirements, including automatic filing of CE credits on behalf of members. Specific sessions such as yoga, breakout topics, and poster presentations provide up to 5 CE credits per event.

The organization secures financial sponsors for its events and activities by identifying potential sponsors, developing sponsorship packages, negotiating agreements, and maintaining relationships to facilitate educational and professional networking opportunities.

Organizes and hosts annual gala events, including the CRNAs of AZ PAC Gala, to celebrate member achievements, recognize contributions, and thank legislative supporters. These events include networking, entertainment, auctions, raffles, and award presentations.

Manages the internal operations of the association, including monthly Board of Directors meetings, bylaws oversight, and securing financial sponsorships for events.

Advances clinical practice through member education, conference planning, and sponsorship coordination. The Education Committee designs educational programs, while the Sponsorship Committee secures financial support to expand access to professional development opportunities.