Bull Roast to Support the Benefit Fund of Michael Konold

Saturday, September 18 7:30 - 11:30 p.m. Martin's West 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, MD More information

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License Renewal Changes

Please read the following update on MBON fingerprint and background check requirements.

Recertification Reminder

If you are due to recertify this June, you can do so online thru the AANA but you MUST have all your CE credits done before doing so. The penalties for late recertification are steep this year— $250 for a first time offense, $500 for a repeat offense!

AANA Midyear Assembly

Over 20 CRNA’s and SRNAs recently attended the AANA Midyear Assembly to learn about legislative issues affecting CRNA practice. With the recently enacted healthcare legislation, there was much to talk about! After our meetings, the MANA had the opportunity to go to Capitol Hill and meet with Legislators and their aides. Check out Lindsay’s Student Corner for her impression of the event!

Save the Date

MANA Fall Meeting
September 24-26, 2010

New location!
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
Oxon Hill, MD

Featured Lecturer: AANA President-Elect Paul Santoro
Featured Lectures: Regional Anesthetics

Meeting update and schedule | Register online

MANA-PAC Fundraiser "A Night at the Ballgame"

Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves
September 24, 2010
7:05pm

Happy Hour
Water Taxi Ride to Stadium
$65 per person

Save the date for the MANA Spring Conference on Saturday, March 5th, 2011 in White Marsh, MD.

Making Surgery Safer For Active Boomers

An interesting thing is happening to baby boomers on their way to retirement: While their professional careers are winding down, their trips to the operating room are increasing due to active lifestyles. The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) offers baby boomers some perspective on physical activities and lifestyle trends that could ultimately lead to anesthesia and surgery. Click here to continue reading.

AANA Statement on the ASA's Revised Statement on the Anesthesia Care Team

Please follow the link and login with your AANA login:
http://www.aana.com/act_statement.asp

Shadow a CRNA

Interested in learning more about nurse anesthesia? If you are considering nurse anesthesia school, have a share day with a CRNA and see what it's all about. Contact Kelly Nevins Petz, CRNA at for more information.

CRNAs At A Glance

Learn more about what a CRNA is and what we do!

Have you moved lately?

Don’t forget to notify the Maryland Board of Nursing and the AANA of your change in address!