OSANA

05/26/2026

Meet Alexander Barnhart, SRNA, Case Western Reserve University, now serving on OSANA's Student Board!

💬 Why did you decide to join the OSANA Student Board?

"I wanted to join the OSANA Student Board to be more informed about our profession and get a first hand experience as to how the professional organization advocates for us."

💬 Who or what inspired you to take this career path?

"Every CRNA I have talked to always raved about how happy they were with their profession. This high job satisfaction combined with my interest of pharmacology made this career as a great choice."

Learn more about Alex and the entire Student Board: https://tinyurl.com/ur6ap77k

05/23/2026

Meet Bill Harr, CRNA, at Buckeye Anesthesia! 👋

Bill’s favorite part of his day as a CRNA is connecting with his patients and their families, and continuing to grow those connections throughout his community in Lima, Ohio.

ICU or OR? OR
General or Regional Anesthesia? Regional
Intubation or IV? Both
Early mornings or Late nights? Early mornings
Favorite blade? Miller
CRNA care in one word? Competent

05/22/2026

Sign up for our upcoming group Dance Fitness Class in Cincinnati! 📣

➡️ RSVP and see our other opportunities: https://tinyurl.com/bdj7rb4f

05/20/2026

Vote Ohio. Vote Suzie. 📣

It's time to use your voice! Vote in the AANA Elections!

Open now through May 26.

📥 Vote here: https://tinyurl.com/5n94h987

Read Suzie's personal statement:

"I am running for AANA vice president because I believe strong governance is the backbone of a profession that intends to lead rather than react.

Governance is not abstract to me. I have served on boards, built boards, and lived with the long-term consequences of decisions made at the governance level.

I am a co-founder of two nonprofit organizations that continue to operate with active, functional boards today. The most significant of these is the Society of Obstetric Nurse Anesthesiology and Research (SONAR), a journey that has taught me how to lead without fear. I also co-own a manufacturing plant started from the ground up.

My experience has required strategic planning, financial stewardship, clarity of mission, and the ability to navigate competing priorities without losing sight of long-term impact. It has also required knowing when to listen, when to challenge assumptions, and when to bring in voices that are not already at the table.

Governance is the role of the vice president. The AANA vice president stands behind and upholds the collective voice of the organization. My experience on the AANA board and my work in the CRNA community make me uniquely qualified to attack this role. We do not exist in isolation, and neither should our solutions. I believe our profession is strongest when we resist siloed thinking and instead apply a global perspective informed by data, frontline experience, and diverse stakeholder input. This approach has guided my work in education, clinical practice, research, and professional advocacy.

As vice president, I would bring a steady focus on governance that is transparent, strategic, and future-oriented. Anyone who knows me knows I value collaboration. I believe boards function best when they ask hard questions, plan beyond election cycles, and remain anchored to the profession’s core responsibility to patients and communities. The work the board has done in recent years to increase our professional presence is a great start, but so much more can be done.

I am committed to helping lead AANA with intention, integrity, and a long view of what nurse anesthesiology must become to remain strong."

05/17/2026

BIG THANKS to everyone who joined us at the Cleveland Marathon this morning! 👏

05/15/2026

It's time to use your voice! Vote in the AANA Elections!

Open now through May 26.

📥 Check your inbox for details. Learn more about the candidates here: https://tinyurl.com/5n94h987

05/14/2026

This Sunday! 8 spots remain! Register: https://clevelandmarathoninc.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=105731&job_name=water%20stop%20-%20osana&job_password=OSANA26

05/14/2026

Future SRNAs, you need to see this! 📣

Current Ohio SRNAs and CRNAs offer advice to anyone thinking about joining our profession.

Have a sustainability plan, always ask why, and understand that you can do it. 💪

05/12/2026

Congratulations Dr Kramer

National University’s Doctor of Nurse Anesthesiology Program is proud to congratulate Dr. Eric Kramer on being selected as the recipient of the 2026 Janice Drake Humanitarian Award from the AANA Foundation.

This award recognizes an individual who has gone above and beyond in service to the AANA Foundation, charitable organizations, the profession, and the broader community. Dr. Kramer’s selection reflects the qualities so many of us have seen firsthand: generosity, optimism, professionalism, volunteerism, and a deep commitment to advancing nurse anesthesiology.

Recognition at this level is not only a personal honor for Dr. Kramer, but also a point of pride for our entire National University DNAP community. His work, service, and dedication represent the best of what we hope to model for our faculty, graduates, and Nurse Anesthesiology Residents.

Dr. Kramer will be officially recognized with this award at the AANA Annual Congress in August, and he will be featured on the AANA Foundation’s Janice Drake CRNA Humanitarian Award page following the official presentation.

Learn more about the award here:

https://www.aana.com/aana-foundation/foundation-grants-scholarships-poster-sessions-awards-and-capacity-building-efforts/awards/janice-drake-crna-humanitarian-award/

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Kramer on this well-deserved national recognition.

05/11/2026

Class of 2026, we are so proud of you! Thank you for all your hard work, dedication, and care you put into our profession. Congratulations!

The future of CRNA care is in good hands. 👏

P.S. Tag us in your grad pics so we can share your accomplishments! 📸