OSANA

01/09/2026

Suzie Newell, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, tells the story of how she became a CRNA. ⛰️

Big congrats to Suzie on being named Clinical Instructor of the Year by AANA / American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology!

01/08/2026

DNP STUDENTS! 📣 Deadline to submit Poster Presentations for the 2026 OSANA Conference is this Saturday!

Call for DNP Poster Presenters! 📣

We understand that some DNP students require additional time to submit their topics as poster presentations for the 2026 Annual Conference; therefore, we've reopened the call for abstracts until January 10.

📆 March 20-22, 2026, at the Hilton Columbus at Easton.

Poster presenters will receive a complimentary registration to the event; however, they will be responsible for their own hotel accommodations. Presenters must be available on-site to provide dialogue about their findings on March 21st. Posters will not be on display on March 20 or 22.

➡ Submit: https://tinyurl.com/tky5yur7

01/02/2026

"I will be forever grateful for [my experience as a circulating RN], my mentors there, and the push they gave me."

Meet Ashley Stinson, BSN, SRNA, Lourdes 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 further advance my knowledge and understanding of nurse anesthetists. Specifically speaking, how the state association is run, what the board members' tasks are, and how we advocate for the CRNA profession on a state level. I also wanted to step out of my comfort zone by meeting new people on the board and the student board, in hopes to empower myself to continue growing my leadership skills and advocating for my future profession."

💬 Who or what inspired you to take this career path?
"Early on in my nursing career, I knew I wanted an advanced practice degree, but I wasn't sure in what capacity at the time.

Throughout my experiences, I was a circulating RN. During this time, I formed close relationships with all of the staff in the OR, including nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists. I worked regularly alongside these professionals, which was very encouraging for me and really rooted my dedication for pursuing this profession.

My experiences during this time and witnessing the one-on-one patient care really lit the fire for me. I will be forever grateful for that experience, my mentors there, and the push they gave me. Additionally, being an ICU RN encompasses similar challenges that a nurse anesthetist encounters with critical patients, further emphasizing my desire for this path."

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

12/31/2025

As we turn the last page of 2025, we want to give one last thank you to all of YOU!

Thank you for the compassion, professionalism, and commitment you bring to your patients, your colleagues, and our profession every day. We are grateful for all you do.

Cheers to 2026! 🥂

Read about our 2025: https://tinyurl.com/ywsumwbf

12/30/2025

Looking Back at OSANA in 2025 📆

Our work goes well beyond the OR, and you all exemplified that this year! Shout-out to everyone who volunteered their time to give back to our communities in 2025.

Your work does not go unnoticed, and we are grateful for all you do! 💪

12/29/2025

Looking Back at OSANA in 2025 📆

Exciting news arrived in August when Jeff Molter, MSN, MBA, CRNA, was named the 2025-2026 President of the AANA / American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology!

An Ohio native, Jeff has been a CRNA for over 25 years, beginning his career at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Cleveland and currently practicing at the Institute of Orthopedic Surgery in Lima, Ohio.

We could not be prouder of Jeff and all the work he does for our profession. Keep making Ohio proud, Jeff! Excited to see what you do in 2026.

12/28/2025

Looking Back at OSANA in 2025 📆

It’s safe to say that we carried the spirit of Ohio with us everywhere we went throughout the entire year.

Especially during our visits to the AANA / American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Midyear Assembly in Washington, D.C., and the AANA Annual Congress in Nashville.

Check it out! 📸

12/27/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to look back at what an incredible year it has been for Ohio CRNAs and SRNAs. 📸

Follow along this week as we explore our highlights and most memorable moments in our OSANA Recap! To kick things off, let's relive the magic of the 2025 OSANA Conference.

With almost 400 attendees, the 2025 OSANA conference, hosted at the Hilton Easton, embodied the essence of the organization and the integrity of the profession.

Highlights included the numerous education sessions, the fan-favorite College Bowl, the awards luncheon, and the PAC fundraiser at PINS. The Conference truly showed "Heroes in Action!"

Read our full wrap-up: https://tinyurl.com/mpd7dcpx

P.S. Get ready to register for 2026! 👀

12/24/2025

"As we enter the holidays, I want to take a moment to personally wish each of you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

This time of year offers a chance to pause, reflect, and appreciate the strength of our OSANA community. I am continually inspired by the compassion, professionalism, and commitment you bring to your patients, your colleagues, and our profession every day.

Thank you for the work you do and for the support you show one another throughout the year. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a healthy, fulfilling New Year."

— Kim Riviello, DNP, MBA, CRNA, OSANA President

12/22/2025

UPDATED DEADLINE CHECKLIST! 🗒️

Mark your calendars and don't miss any of these key dates for the 2026 OSANA Conference.

Final Call for Presentations: January 10
Awards Nomination Deadline: February 1
Hotel Room Reservations at the Hilton Columbus at Easton Deadline: February 27
Online Conference Registration Deadline: March 9

📆 OSANA Annual Conference: March 20-22

Details: https://tinyurl.com/2cp545vb

12/19/2025

Big news! Susan Newell, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, has been named the Clinical Instructor of the Year by AANA / American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology!

AANA will present Newell with the award during its top educator event, the 2026 EDGE Conference, February 4-7, in Louisville, Kentucky.

Newell serves as an assistant professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing in Cincinnati, Ohio, and as a clinical instructor in Scranton, PA for the University of Scranton.

Her clinical focus is in obstetric anesthesia. Her teaching spans the full online Doctor of Nursing Practice curriculum, with emphasis on evidence-based practice, leadership, quality improvement, and healthcare policy.

According to one of her students, “Newell embodies excellence in clinical teaching and mentorship. She explains the ‘why’ behind every decision, encourages critical thinking, and supports her students as we develop our own clinical judgment.”

Congratulations on this incredible honor, Suzie! You make us immensely proud! 👏

Read more: https://www.aana.com/news/aana-honors-education-excellence-in-nurse-anesthesiology-clinical-instructor-of-the-year-award-presented-to-susan-newell/

12/18/2025

Call for DNP Poster Presenters! 📣

We understand that some DNP students require additional time to submit their topics as poster presentations for the 2026 Annual Conference; therefore, we've reopened the call for abstracts until January 10.

📆 March 20-22, 2026, at the Hilton Columbus at Easton.

Poster presenters will receive a complimentary registration to the event; however, they will be responsible for their own hotel accommodations. Presenters must be available on-site to provide dialogue about their findings on March 21st. Posters will not be on display on March 20 or 22.

➡ Submit: https://tinyurl.com/tky5yur7