University of South Florida Nurse Anesthesiology

09/01/2025

✨ What an incredible evening at our 2025 Meet & Greet! ✨
We were so excited to welcome the new 2025 Cohort, connect with classmates, and spend time with our amazing clinical partners and vendors who support our journey every step of the way. A huge congratulations to our Outstanding Clinical Coordinators, Preceptor, & Proud Bull award winners—we are so grateful for your dedication, mentorship, and the impact you make on our education. Here’s to a year full of growth, learning, and community! 🌟

08/13/2025

We’re proud to share that USF made a strong showing at the 2025 AANA Annual Congress!

🏆 Dr. Michelle Canale – Program Director of the Year

🎖 Dr. John Maye & Dr. Eleanor Rawson – Inducted as AANA Fellows

📚 USF students & Team Florida – College Bowl Champions

💚 Dr. Sarah Zhang, PhD, CRNA presented a podium presentation on Alzheimer’s Disease and Anesthesia!

💛 Resident, Julia Hedge, presented a poster on The Impact of Mindfulness on Stress, Anxiety, Burnout and Depression in Resident Nurse Anesthetists

Way to represent, Bulls! 💚💛

07/31/2025

Honoring the Life of Sergiy Omelayenko, CRNA

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

It is with both deep sorrow and heartfelt remembrance that we share the establishment of the Sergiy Omelayenko Nurse Anesthesiology Memorial Scholarship Fund. This scholarship honors the life and legacy of our beloved colleague and friend, Sergiy Omelayenko, a 2020 graduate of the University of South Florida Nurse Anesthesiology Program and an extraordinary CRNA whose compassion, dedication, and spirit touched so many.

Sergiy was more than a skilled clinician, he was a source of strength, kindness, and inspiration to all who knew him. In his memory, we have created this scholarship to support future nurse anesthesiology students who embody the same excellence and heart that Sergiy brought to his work every day.

We would like to share that if total contributions to the fund reach $25,000, the scholarship will become an endowment. This means it will provide ongoing, growing support to residents in perpetuity, with annual disbursements generated from accrued interest, ensuring that Sergiy’s legacy continues to uplift and inspire generations to come!

We are deeply grateful for every contribution made in Sergiy’s honor. Your generosity not only celebrates his life but also helps shape the future of nurse anesthesiology, just as Sergiy strived to do, through the students who will benefit from this meaningful gift.

Contribute here: https://usf.to/SergiyOmelayenko

Or use the QR code, here:

05/21/2025

We’re incredibly proud to share that Dr. Canale, our amazing program director, has been named the 33rd Annual Program Director of the Year by the

This honor celebrates her outstanding contributions to nurse anesthesia education, her passion for advancing the profession, and her commitment to shaping the next generation of CRNAs.

Congratulations, .canale.crna — you inspire us all! Go Bulls 🤘🏼

05/20/2025

We are incredibly proud of our fearless leader, Dr. Canale, for being named Program Director of the Year! Her unwavering dedication, vision, and leadership have shaped our program into the incredible experience it is today. Please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved honor 💚💛

We are thrilled to share that Dr. Michelle Canale has been awarded the prestigious 33rd Annual Program Director of the Year Award by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology. 🏆

This honor celebrates her incredible contributions to nurse anesthesia education, her unwavering commitment to advancing the profession, and her dedication to preparing future CRNAs for excellence in patient care.

Thank you, Dr. Canale, for your leadership and inspiration! 💚✨

05/16/2025

Tee-rific night thanks to Envision! Huge thank you for sponsoring such a fun and memorable Top Golf event for our students. We’re incredibly grateful for your continued partnership and support!

04/18/2025

That last day of clinicals feeling… nothing like it! ✨🩺🎉
Huge congratulations to Cohort 2022 on officially completing your clinical residency — what an incredible accomplishment! The finish line looks good on you 💛💚

03/27/2025

Throwback to when HCA hosted an informative and inspiring educational dinner for our freshman, junior, and senior classes! Huge thank you to HCA for your generosity, sponsorship, and continued support of our program — we’re so grateful!

02/10/2025

Our annual Student Government retreat at Top Golf was a hole-in-one! ⛳️ Cohorts 2023 & 2024 bonded over golf swings, great food, and meaningful conversations about the future success of our program. Grateful for this incredible team and the memories we made! ”

02/03/2025

CRNA Week Recap ✨

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by our table at the College of Nursing during CRNA Week! We loved meeting you all and sharing our passion for anesthesia. Your enthusiasm and curiosity made the week even more special! 💛💚

01/21/2025

📣 Interested in Becoming a CRNA?

Are you curious about the journey to becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)? Join us for a Student-Led CRNA Panel where you can get all of your burning questions answered!

Date: January 27th
Time: 4:00 PM
Where: Microsoft Teams

✨ This is the perfect opportunity to hear firsthand from CRNA students and gain valuable insight into this rewarding career path.

📲 Simply scan the barcode to RSVP and secure your spot!

Don’t miss out—your future in nurse anesthesia could start here!

01/20/2025

We are so excited to partner with Gift of Life all week long for CRNA Week! Gift of life is a bone marrow registry non profit organization that helps save the lives of those battling blood cancers. Stop by our CRNA table located in the College of Nursing to celebrate CRNA week and join the Gift of Life Registry! Register to save a life from tomorrow January 21st- Friday January 24th @ 9:00am - 5:00pm 💚💛