Advancing Safe Anesthesia Care Across California
Since 1931, CANA supports and represents Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and nurse anesthesiology students/residents across California. Through advocacy, education, and professional resources, CANA elevates the nurse anesthesiology profession and helps improve patient care in our state, as well as nationally as a state association of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA).
Latest News and Events
California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Files Complaint Against California Department of Public Health
On Oct. 1, 2026, the California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (CANA) filed a complaint against the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Office of Administrative Law (OAL), challenging CDPH actions that have inappropriately restricted Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) from serving on hospital medical staffs.
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CANA Welcomes Federal Action Restoring Higher Student Loan Limits for Advanced Nursing Students
Today, Kristen Roman, DNAP, CRNA, President of the California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (CANA), issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Education’s interim guidance recognizing eligible graduate nursing programs as professional degree programs for federal student loan purposes:
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Resources for California CRNAs
CANA is the definitive source of leadership, advocacy, and education for nurse anesthesiology in California.
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CANA actively monitors the California legislature, mobilizes members for advocacy days, ensures CRNAs have a powerful seat at the table in Sacramento, and supports CRNA education and research. Your support helps to make this possible:
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