OSANA

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! 🎃

In the 1940s, CRNAs began using halothane and other inhalational agents that were considered revolutionary—but also flammable! This led to a critical emphasis on safety protocols and innovations in equipment to protect patients and providers.

Source: Warden, 2024

10/30/2025

⭐️ Shout out to Sarah Gomez, CRNA at Western Reserve Hospital.

10/29/2025

10/27/2025

OSANA President Kim Riviello and Director Michelle Smith participated in AANA / American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology's Leadership Boot Camp in Chicago!

CRNAs from across the country came together to share strategies for advancing our profession through advocacy, education, and collaboration.

"The sessions on emotional intelligence, strategic planning, and team dynamics offered valuable insight into leading effectively and supporting our members. I left inspired by the incredible work being done by CRNA leaders nationwide and excited to bring new ideas back to strengthen OSANA’s engagement and professional development initiatives."

- Michelle Smith (pictured with AANA President, Jeff Molter)

"The bootcamp was very inspiring. As the new OSANA President, it helped me to organize thoughts and ideas to take back to OSANA and hopefully bring to fruition."

-Kim Riviello

📸 Swipe through to view images of CRNA history at the AANA offices.

10/24/2025

Did You Know? 🤔

In 1943, during WWII, the U.S. Army initiated a formal program to train nurse anesthetists through the military. These programs ensured high-quality anesthesia care in combat zones and laid the groundwork for military CRNA education that still exists today.

Source: Bankert, 1989

10/19/2025

Thank you to all our members for showing up to volunteer at today’s ! 💪

10/18/2025

Call for Presentation DEADLINE APPROACHING 📣

Submissions for CRNA and DNP student lectures are due by 10/20 – this includes lectures for 30 minutes or 1 hour.

➡ For Poster Presentations: We understand that a few university students may need more time to finalize their poster presentations. For those submissions ONLY the new deadline is December 15.

Submit: https://osana.memberclicks.net/presentations26?servId=20075

10/17/2025

Did You Know? 🤔

In the 1930s, CRNAs were key in introducing ether anesthesia for childbirth in rural areas.

Source: Bankert, 1989

10/16/2025

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10/16/2025

179 years ago, ether was used for the first time on a patient. And now, CRNAs safely administer over 58 million anesthetics to patients each year in the United States.

Today, we recognize the incredible work CRNAs do and the progress of the profession. 🩵

10/11/2025

Mark your calendars… The 2026 OSANA Annual Conference will be held at the Hilton Hotel at Easton Town Center in Columbus from March 20-22, 2026.

Let’s do this! 💪