It’s Time to Renew Your AANA Membership
Did you know that renewing your AANA membership supports our profession at both the state and national levels? By choosing to remain an AANA member, you’ll automatically remain a member of the Vermont Association of Nurse Anesthetists (VTANA) as well. In fact, 36 percent of your AANA dues go directly to support our state association, allowing us to protect your ability to practice at the state and facility level.
Here are some of the ways that the VTANA benefits you directly:
- Discounted CE opportunities at VTANA-sponsored education meetings to meet licensure and recertification requirements
- Legislative advocacy working to advance and protect the profession in Vermont
- Networking and employment opportunities at VTANA-hosted events
- Dedicated website with resources for nurse anesthetists and patients
In addition to state benefits, here are some other ways that AANA membership can help both your career and the profession as a whole:
- Starting this fall, members will receive an exclusive code that can be used for up to six online courses worth 1 Class A CE credit each on www.AANALearn.com
- Exclusive to AANA members, AANA Connect is the private virtual environment devoted to CRNA interaction and community development and collaboration
- Enjoy discounted rates for AANA educational opportunities, including workshops and meetings, the AANA Nurse Anesthesia Annual Congress, and the convenience of online learning on AANA Learn
- Select member-only benefits such as malpractice insurance, disability insurance, health and life insurance.
We look forward to serving you throughout your career. VTANA and AANA will always be there when you need us most to provide consultative assistance on employment practices, clinical practice issues, quality of care issues, and much more. By renewing your membership, we will continue working to protect CRNA practice rights, ensure patient access to high-quality nurse anesthesia care, and provide you with the benefits and services you deserve.
AANA Membership Benefits
Advocacy
- Federal and state government affairs activities including advocacy and lobbying on behalf of the profession
- One of the nation’s most influential healthcare Political Action Committees (CRNA-PAC)
- National PR campaign to educate healthcare administrators, legislators, and the public about the invaluable contributions of CRNAs to the U.S. healthcare system
Continuing Education
- Maintenance of continuing education (CE) transcripts and reporting of CE credits for member re-certification
- Automatic tracking of Class B credits in real time
- Six FREE continuing education coupons worth 1 Class A credit each (credits can be used toward AANA Journal courses)
- Member discounts on continuing education meetings and hands-on workshops
- Nurse Anesthesia Annual Congress that provides opportunities for professional development, networking, entertainment, and getting to know the latest tools of the profession
- Members save up to 50% when purchasing four-part interactive AANA CPC Core Module series on AANA Learn
- Three national assemblies with different themes: advocacy, leadership development, and nurse anesthesia education
Professional Practice
- Creation of evidence-based standards, guidelines, and position statements for nurse anesthesia practice
- Public and provider education on matters of patient safety
- Free consultations with expert staff on practice issues, research initiatives, business matters, and more
Communications
- Publications which inform and educate, including the AANA Journal, AANA NewsBulletin, Anesthesia Essential, books, and more
Research
- Support for member research activities through workshops, scholarships, fellowships, research grants and funding by the AANA Foundation
Wellness
- Peer assistance for nurse anesthetists facing chemical dependency or substance misuse
Insurance Services
- Expert malpractice insurance information and advice through the AANA Insurance Services Online Resource Center (aana.com), hotline (800-343-1368), or email ([email protected])
- Professional liability insurance for CRNA members in virtually every practice setting through AANA Insurance Services
- One-of-a-kind supplemental insurance plan for CRNAs employed by a hospital or physician group to protect your interests and reputation through AANA Insurance Services
Member Advantage Program
- Valuable enhanced and discounted products and services such as disability and life insurance, rewards credit card, health insurance, hotels, rental cars, student loan financing, and more
Network
- Exclusive to AANA members, AANA Connect is the private virtual environment devoted to CRNA interaction and community development and collaboration
