Important
Links & Information
Professional Organizations & Advocacy
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American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) - The main professional organization for CRNAs. Offers CE resources, policy updates, advocacy, and certification info.
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National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) - Handles certification, recertification, and the Continued Professional Certification (CPC) Program.
Continuing Education (CE) & CPC Resources
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AANA Learn - AANA’s official CE portal with online courses, modules, and CPC Core Modules.
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NBCRNA CPC Program - Detailed information and requirements for staying compliant with CPC certification.
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ProCE.com or Nurse.com - Alternative CE options that may include relevant anesthesia topics.
Clinical Guidelines & Research
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PubMed - Free database of medical research articles for evidence-based practice.
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CDC Guidelines - Infection control, anesthesia protocols in special situations (like pandemics), and medication safety.
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Uptodate - Subscription-based but trusted resource for clinical decision support.