Jeffrey R Darna - For AANA Director

Jeffrey R Darna - For AANA Director I’m am educator, program director, past state president, and a passionate health policy champion. Jeffrey R. He received his Ph.D.

Darna, Ph.D., DNP, CRNA, ACNP-BC, FAANA, serves as the Program Director and an Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology at the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, Program of Nurse Anesthesia. Dr. Darna completed his acute care nurse practitioner education at Yale University in 2003 and his nurse anesthesiology residency at Central Connecticut State University/Hospital

of Central Connecticut in 2006. In 2013, he earned his practice doctorate from New York University, focusing on the transition of care in high-risk patient populations. from the University of San Diego, where his research concentrated on the impostor phenomenon in nurse anesthesiologists. His interests encompass healthcare policy, executive leadership, and training the next generation of nurse anesthesiologists to excel in perioperative care. Dr. Darna holds clinical privileges at the VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System. He is a past president of the California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology and has proudly contributed to several AANA committees and task forces.

Policy shapes practice—and strong leadership ensures our voice is part of that conversation.We must stay informed, engag...
04/24/2026

Policy shapes practice—and strong leadership ensures our voice is part of that conversation.

We must stay informed, engaged, and proactive.

I’m grateful to announce my candidacy for the AANA Board of Directors.
04/23/2026

I’m grateful to announce my candidacy for the AANA Board of Directors.

04/23/2026
04/23/2026

MYA 26!

If elected, my focus will center on three priorities:1️⃣ Strengthening our voice2️⃣ Supporting our members3️⃣Advancing o...
04/22/2026

If elected, my focus will center on three priorities:

1️⃣ Strengthening our voice
2️⃣ Supporting our members
3️⃣Advancing our profession

A strong future doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built through clear vision and intentional strategy.I’m committed to lea...
04/20/2026

A strong future doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built through clear vision and intentional strategy.

I’m committed to leadership that not only sees where we are, but where we need to go.

04/19/2026

☕ Sunday Morning Coffee

Why am I running? Because real progress happens when we come together with a shared purpose—and steward this profession with care.

For me, it’s not about the position. It’s about serving well, listening closely, and moving forward together.

Thank you for all you do!

Leadership isn’t about visibility—it’s about responsibility.For me, it means listening first, acting with intention, and...
04/17/2026

Leadership isn’t about visibility—it’s about responsibility.

For me, it means listening first, acting with intention, and always keeping the profession at the center of every decision.

That’s the kind of leadership I’m committed to.

I’m running because I believe in a future where CRNAs are empowered, informed, and unified—where our leadership reflects...
04/15/2026

I’m running because I believe in a future where CRNAs are empowered, informed, and unified—where our leadership reflects both strength and service.

Let’s move forward together.

I’m honored to officially step forward as a candidate for the AANA Board of Directors.This profession has shaped who I a...
04/13/2026

I’m honored to officially step forward as a candidate for the AANA Board of Directors.

This profession has shaped who I am—and I’m committed to giving back through thoughtful, steady leadership.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing more about my vision, experience, and the future I believe we can build together.

11/20/2025

Proud to be part of this research team and even more proud to highlight the exceptional care CRNAs provide Veterans every day. More to come...

Does Anesthesia Provider Type Affect Veteran Satisfaction With Care?

Griffith, Kevin N. PhD; Harris, Julia MSN; Darna, Jeffrey PhD, DNP; Dutton, Richard P. MD, MBA; Mull, Hillary J. PhD

Learn our history. Build our future.
09/02/2025

Learn our history. Build our future.

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