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March 2020
CANA 2020 Lobby Day
Mark your calendar for CANA's annual lobby day in Sacramento: Tuesday, March 3, 2019. All CANA member CRNAs and SRNAs are encouraged to attend and join us for educational sessions followed by legislative visits at the Capitol. Schedule All participants should please plan to attend the following activities from 10:00am-4:00pm. 10:00am-12:00pm - Educational Presentations CANA’s lobbyists will provide a briefing of the days events, the dos and don’ts of lobbying and there will be presentations by several guest speakers. 12:00pm…
Find out more »April 2020
[CANCELED] AANA 2020 Mid-Year Assembly
Update as of March 13, 2020 -- "The AANA has been actively monitoring developments related to the evolution of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). To assess its current and potential impact, the association has assembled an internal task force to consider guidelines provided by the World Health Organization, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state and local health organizations. Given the latest health advisory in the Washington, D.C., area, the AANA Board of Directors has cancelled the…
Find out more »May 2020
[POSTPONED] CANA Spring 2020 Meeting
Instead of an in-person conference this spring, CANA will be presenting its first ever Web Conference on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Click here for details. The California Association of Nurse Anesthetists (CANA) has been actively monitoring developments related to the evolution of COVID-19 and is responding to the public health mandates not to hold meetings in California. In light of these developments, we needed to POSTPONE our CANA Spring 2020 Meeting (formerly May 1-3 in Berkeley). Instead, CANA will be hosting…
Find out more »CANA 2020 Web Conference
Attention Attendees - By now, you should have received your unique link to attend this meeting in an email directly from Zoom, as well as an Attendee Information email from CANA. Contact info@canainc.org if you require assistance. Join the California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (CANA) for our first ever web conference. This one-day, on-line conference will feature six educational sessions with knowledgeable and engaging speakers as well as the CANA Members Business Meeting. No travel is required - view the…
Find out more »October 2020
CANA 2020 Virtual Fall Meeting
The California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (CANA) has decided to go virtual for our 2020 Annual Fall Meeting on Saturday, October 17 - Sunday, October 18, 2020. We are thrilled to be able to bring you CANA’s high-quality educational sessions that you know and love using an engaging new online conference platform that will allow for more attendee interaction with each other and presenters, as well as an opportunity to meet with our sponsoring partners in a virtual exhibit hall.…
Find out more »CANA Annual Members Business Meeting
The CANA Annual Members Business Meeting will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2020 from 4:45-4:45pm, immediately following the open session Board of Directors meeting from 4:15-4:45pm. All CANA Member-Owners are welcome and encouraged to attend. Separate registration is required to attend via Zoom Webinar. To register, log in to the Members section on this website and visit the Members Only page. Contact info@canainc.org if assistance is required.
Find out more »January 2021
National CRNA Week
National CRNA Week is the AANA’s annual celebration of anesthesia patient safety and the nation’s nearly 54,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and student registered nurse anesthetists who safely and cost-effectively provide more than 49 million anesthetics each year. Known as National Nurse Anesthetists Week as recently as 2014, the updated name for this popular event helps patients, hospital administrators, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and others become more familiar with the CRNA credential and the exceptional advanced practice registered nurses who have earned it. Learn…
Find out more »February 2021
Nurse Anesthesia Resident (NAR) Workshop
Join CANA for our virtual, day-long, Nurse Anesthesia Resident (NAR) Workshop on Sunday, February 21, 2021. From learning techniques for surviving and thriving during CRNA school and finding a job post-graduation, to managing your money once you've found that dream job, NARs will hear from experts and peers about the best ways to manage varying aspects of their CRNA careers. This workshop is free to attend; however, registration is required. Click here to learn more and register. Important Note: Class…
Find out more »April 2021
CANA 2021 Virtual Lobby Week
Sign up now for CANA’s annual state lobbying event. Since we are unable to visit Sacramento in person this year, CANA will be hosting the event virtually from Monday, April 12 – Thursday, April 15, 2021. All CANA members are encouraged to join us for a welcome workshop on Monday morning, followed by virtual appointments with legislators and their staff throughout the week. Schedule: Monday, April 12, 2021 8:00-10:00am Welcome Workshop - CANA’s lobbyists will provide a briefing of the…
Find out more »AANA Mid-Year Assembly 2021
Join us online April 23-25, 2021, to learn about the latest healthcare policies impacting our profession. Build advocacy skills and get advice from respected political power-players – all from the convenience of your computer or mobile device. Learn more & register here Virtual Capitol Hill Meetings Virtual meetings with California's legislators will occur during normal business hours, approximately the week of the virtual program. Attendees who register for virtual meetings will receive scheduling details from CANA's Federal Political Director.…
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