Alabama Association of Nurse Anesthetists

11/14/2025

On November 13, The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing hosted the 2025 Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame, presented by the Alabama Nurses Foundation. Healthcare leaders from across the state gathered to honor excellence in our profession.

Pictured here are Alabama CRNAs Mike and Carla Beavers, Jeremy Blount, Philip Fikes, and Colin Tomblin with Governor Kay Ivey.

11/11/2025

Today, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of our nation’s veterans—especially those within our CRNA community who have dedicated their lives to caring for others both in and out of uniform.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to protecting freedom and advancing the health of our nation. 🇺🇸

10/30/2025

Alabama legislators got a firsthand look at CRNA education last week during a crisis simulation with UAB SRNAs, followed by a presentation highlighting the training and education differences between CRNAs and AAs. This gave our policymakers valuable insight into how CRNA training compares to that of AAs. Huge thanks to the UABSON Nurse Anesthesia Pathway team and our ALANA State Political Director, Krista Niedermeier, for helping show the difference advanced nursing education makes.

10/21/2025

We’re proud to officially launch a new student initiative connecting SRNAs across all Alabama programs with each other and with the state association that represents them.

Introducing the ALANA Cohort Council!

The Cohort Council was created to give students a platform, a path to involvement, and a direct line to ALANA leadership. It’s a place for students to share ideas, build leadership skills, and get involved in advocacy from day one of their CRNA journey.

Whether you’re at UAB, Samford, Mobile, or part of the SNAP cohort — you have a seat at the table.

Learn more and join at AlabamaCRNA.org/students
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09/16/2025

University of Mobile
Alabama’s CRNA programs have expanded-and continue to expand-to meet the needs of patients and the profession. 📈
UM launched its nurse anesthesia program in 2024 with an inaugural class of 12 students. Another 12 joined in 2025, and enrollment is set to grow to 15 in 2026 and beyond—a 25% increase! While the numbers are smaller, every seat represents another highly trained CRNA in the making. This new program marks an exciting step forward in strengthening anesthesia care across Alabama.

09/10/2025

UAB School of Nursing
Alabama’s CRNA programs have expanded—and continue to expand—to meet the needs of patients and the profession. 📈
The UAB School of Nursing DNP Nurse Anesthesia Pathway has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade! With 65 students enrolled this year and another 65 expected in both 2026 and 2027, the program is expanding its capacity and directly addressing the national shortage of CRNAs by preparing skilled anesthesia providers to meet workforce demands.

09/09/2025

Samford University
Alabama’s CRNA programs have expanded—and continue to expand—to meet the needs of patients and the profession. 📈
The Department of Nurse Anesthesia has been consistent in the education of nurse anesthetists even through the transition from the MSN to the DNP. To ensure graduates each spring, the faculty managed an overlap of curriculum for the cohorts of 2020 and 2021. The class size did not decrease with the transition. Since the class of 2021, 92% of students admitted are from Alabama or have significant Alabama ties. The progression of class size represents a 41% increase.

09/04/2025

Did you know that in just five years, Alabama has increased the number of nurse anesthesia graduates by 86%—growing from 58 students in 2020 to 108 in 2025 as UAB and Samford expanded their classes and the University of Mobile launched its program?

And the growth doesn’t stop there! In 2026, the Somnia Nurse Anesthesia Program will graduate its first 7 Alabama students and UM’s graduating class will be 25% higher than 2025. That brings the statewide total to 118. That’s a 103% increase from 2020, officially doubling Alabama’s student output in just six years.

Alabama is dedicated to CRNAs. 💪✨

08/03/2025

Survey link: https://form.typeform.com/to/Be80MIeJ

Fall meeting registration: https://tinyurl.com/Fall-Meeting-Registration

08/03/2025

CRNAs: Leading the Way in Safe, Accessible, and Cost-Effective Anesthesia Care

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are highly educated and qualified anesthesia providers committed to patient safety and access to care. This infographic highlights the key differences between CRNAs and Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAs), emphasizing the autonomous nature of CRNA practice. CRNAs work independently or as part of a team, providing high-quality anesthesia care in urban, rural, and underserved communities. Their extensive education and clinical experience make them a vital part of our healthcare system.

08/01/2025

07/03/2025

📢 **10 Days Left!** 📢

Get ready to make your voice heard, Alabama CRNAs! Our “Your Voice. Your Association” survey is launching soon. This is your chance to shape the future of the Alabama Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Check your email on July 14th for the survey link. Let’s work together to build a stronger AANA!