Scope of Practice
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The Fates Of CRNAs
Let me share two conversations I’ve had lately. They’re a summary of many conversations over the years. My first friend, who works independently in both urban and... more
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When Physician Anesthesiologists Get Offended
Joseph A. Rodriguez, CRNA, is a managing partner for Arizona Anesthesia Solutions, an anesthesiology group based in Phoenix, Arizona. Utilizing leadership techniques and... more
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ACS Trauma Verification Program Removes Level III Restrictions on CRNA Practice
After extensive AANA advocacy, the American College of Surgeons Verification, Review, and Consultation Program recently removed the last remaining restriction on CRNA... more
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The United States Is At War Against COVID-19 | CRNAs On The Front Lines
The United States is now at war in the fight against COVID-19. As the number of patients testing positive for the disease continues to surge, CRNAs are on the front... more
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The Toll of Child Neglect, and Worse: Too Little, Too Late
I am taking a brief hiatus from the snapshots I normally bring you here that play out in our professional and personal lives. Instead, I hope to illuminate a somewhat... more