FANA / Florida Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

FANA / Florida Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Founded in 1936, the Florida Association of Nurse Anesthetists (FANA) represents 5,400 Certified Reg

Founded in 1936, the Florida Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (FANA) represents 5,400 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) licensed in Florida. FANA advocates for our patients and members in legislative and governmental affairs and serves as a resource for CRNAs, the nursing and medical professions, hospitals, health care facilities and others interested in anesthesia care.

It’s Patient Safety Awareness Week.Anesthesia care is built on safety. From pre-op assessment to recovery, CRNAs focus o...
03/10/2026

It’s Patient Safety Awareness Week.

Anesthesia care is built on safety. From pre-op assessment to recovery, CRNAs focus on vigilance, monitoring, and expert decision-making at every stage.

Patient safety isn’t a talking point — it’s our foundation.

🎤 Speaker Highlight: Erik Rauch, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NSPM-CJoin us at the 2026 FANA Sand & Surf Anesthesia Symposium, April ...
03/09/2026

🎤 Speaker Highlight: Erik Rauch, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NSPM-C

Join us at the 2026 FANA Sand & Surf Anesthesia Symposium, April 10–12, 2026, for insight from a proven leader in nurse anesthesiology education, advocacy, and clinical leadership.

Erik Rauch brings a rare blend of executive, academic, and association leadership experience to the program. His session, Clinical Leadership in Action: Communication, Data, Relationships, and the Work of Scale on April 11 | 4:30–5:30 p.m., explores how CRNAs can build stronger, more future-ready practices through strategy, leadership, and real-world value creation.

You can also hear Dr. Rauch in From Policy to Autonomy: How CRNA Leaders Can Utilize Regulatory Environments Into CRNA Value on April 12 | 9:00–10:00 a.m.

👉 Register today: https://www.fana.org/2026-sand-surf-symposium

Meet the Speaker: Laura T. Molina, DNP, CRNADr. Laura T. Molina is a Jacksonville-based nurse anesthetist and passionate...
03/07/2026

Meet the Speaker: Laura T. Molina, DNP, CRNA

Dr. Laura T. Molina is a Jacksonville-based nurse anesthetist and passionate advocate for expanding access to safe, high-quality anesthesia care across Florida. Through her work in diverse clinical environments—from Level I trauma centers to rural critical access hospitals—she has seen firsthand the vital role CRNAs play in improving patient access to care.

At the 2026 FANA Sand & Surf Anesthesia Symposium (April 10–12, 2026), Dr. Molina will join FANA advocacy leaders for “Sunshine and Sovereignty” (April 11), offering an inside look at the legislative efforts shaping the future of nurse anesthesiology in Florida.

📍 Orlando, FL

👉 Register today:
https://www.fana.org/2026-sand-surf-symposium

CRNAs are essential to expanding access to anesthesia care across the United States.A recent House resolution formally r...
03/06/2026

CRNAs are essential to expanding access to anesthesia care across the United States.
A recent House resolution formally recognizes the critical role Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists play in ensuring safe, high-quality anesthesia care across the country.

Read more here:
https://www.aana.com/news/house-resolution-highlights-crnas-essential-role-in-expanding-access-to-anesthesia-care/

In Florida, CRNAs are improving access, supporting hospitals, and delivering expert care every single day.

Meet Samantha DeBee, M.Ed.As FANA’s Director of Professional Advocacy, Samantha DeBee works directly with CRNAs to advan...
03/05/2026

Meet Samantha DeBee, M.Ed.

As FANA’s Director of Professional Advocacy, Samantha DeBee works directly with CRNAs to advance and protect the profession across Florida.

At Sand & Surf, she will co-present “Sunshine and Sovereignty” (April 11) — a comprehensive legislative and advocacy update covering key bills, grassroots efforts, CRNA Day successes, and ways members can get involved.

Advocacy doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because members engage.

2026 FANA Sand & Surf Anesthesia Symposium
📅 April 10–12, 2026 | Orlando, FL

👉 Register: https://www.fana.org/2026-sand-surf-symposium

Meet Lindsey Bell, DNP, CRNA, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC, APRNDr. Lindsey Bell serves on the FANA Board of Directors as Co-Chair ...
03/03/2026

Meet Lindsey Bell, DNP, CRNA, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC, APRN

Dr. Lindsey Bell serves on the FANA Board of Directors as Co-Chair of the Government Relations & Political Action Committees and CRNA Liaison for FARRNA. At the 2026 Sand & Surf Anesthesia Symposium, she’ll join FANA leadership for “Sunshine and Sovereignty” (April 11) — an inside look at the legislative efforts shaping CRNA practice in Florida.

You can also catch Dr. Bell in her additional session:
Science of Anesthesia: Foundations for Aspiring CRNAs (April 10)

Two sessions. One leader committed to advancing our profession.

👉 Register now: https://www.fana.org/2026-sand-surf-symposium

We are proud to share that Dr. Sabrina Nelson-Winters, DNP, CRNA, APRN, was recently featured in the Florida Sentinel Bu...
03/02/2026

We are proud to share that Dr. Sabrina Nelson-Winters, DNP, CRNA, APRN, was recently featured in the Florida Sentinel Bulletin with an op-ed honoring Black History Month and highlighting the vital role of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists.

In her piece, Dr. Winters reflects on more than 30 years in nursing and nearly two decades as a CRNA — emphasizing representation, mentorship, patient safety, and the importance of visibility within healthcare.
“Exposure matters… not just to healthcare careers, but to the providers who serve within them.”

Her leadership continues to strengthen our profession and inspire the next generation of nurse anesthetists across Florida.
FANA is proud to recognize and celebrate her voice, her advocacy, and her impact.

The Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. House and Senate — and it has the p...
02/27/2026

The Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. House and Senate — and it has the potential to significantly improve patient access to high-quality healthcare.

This important legislation would:
Remove unnecessary physician supervision of CRNAs under Medicare
Reduce barriers that limit how advanced practice registered nurses provide care
Improve access to safe, timely anesthesia services — especially in underserved and rural communities
CRNAs are highly trained anesthesia professionals who already deliver safe, effective care across hospitals, surgical centres and community settings nationwide. Allowing them to practise to the full extent of their education benefits both patients and the healthcare system.

You can help move this forward.

👉 Ask your U.S. Senators and Representative to cosponsor the ICAN Act today.

When contacting them, please personalize your message so it reflects your voice and your experience — personalized messages are far more effective than form letters.

Supporting the ICAN Act means supporting patient access, provider efficiency and the future of nurse-led care.

🧠 Speaker Highlight: Melanie Sarabia, DNP, CRNA, APRNKetamine is reshaping the future of depression and chronic pain tre...
02/27/2026

🧠 Speaker Highlight: Melanie Sarabia, DNP, CRNA, APRN

Ketamine is reshaping the future of depression and chronic pain treatment—and CRNAs are uniquely positioned to lead!

At the 2026 FANA Sand & Surf Anesthesia Symposium (April 10–12, 2026 | Orlando, FL), Dr. Sarabia explores the neurobiology, evidence-based protocols, and clinical implementation of ketamine therapy for treatment-resistant depression and complex pain syndromes.

From neuroplasticity to real-world dosing strategies, this session equips CRNAs, RRNAs, and RNs with practical knowledge to expand access and improve outcomes.

Join us in Orlando!
🌴Register: https://www.fana.org/2026-sand-surf-symposium

🎓 Speaker Highlight: Amy Suralis, DNP, CRNA, APRNPreparing for the SEE and NCE takes more than memorization—it takes str...
02/26/2026

🎓 Speaker Highlight: Amy Suralis, DNP, CRNA, APRN

Preparing for the SEE and NCE takes more than memorization—it takes strategy!

At the 2026 FANA Sand & Surf Anesthesia Symposium (April 10–12, 2026 | Orlando, FL), Dr. Suralis will share neuroscience-backed study methods that improve retention, confidence, and first-time success.

From spaced repetition and active recall to structured mock exams and cognitive performance strategies, this session delivers practical tools every CRNA, RRNA, RN, and educator can use.

Invest in smarter preparation.
🌴 Register today: https://www.fana.org/2026-sand-surf-symposium

📈 Healthcare is changing — and advanced practice providers are leading the way.According to a recent article from AMN He...
02/25/2026

📈 Healthcare is changing — and advanced practice providers are leading the way.
According to a recent article from AMN Healthcare, the landscape for Advanced Practice Providers — including CRNAs, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants — is evolving fast in 2026. These trends reflect the expanding roles, growing demand and new opportunities shaping our profession:

✨ What it means for CRNAs:
• Demand for CRNAs continues to surge well beyond the national average — with growth projected at ~35% through 2034.
• Technology integration (like telehealth and digital tools) is redefining clinical workflows.
• Expanded scopes of practice are empowering advanced clinicians to do even more for patients and healthcare systems.
• Specialization, such as pediatric, obstetric or pain management anesthesia, continues to grow.
These shifts highlight not just a workforce trend, but a future where CRNAs play an increasingly pivotal role in patient care, team leadership and access to services nationwide.

Read the full article and trends here: https://ow.ly/uhuF50XX9oG

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