Become a CANA Member
One Membership. National Strength. State Impact.
A single membership in CANA & AANA connects you to national advocacy, education, and professional resources — and supports the work CANA does here in California on behalf of CRNAs and residents.
Membership in the California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (CANA) is included with your membership in the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA). There is no separate application or additional dues — when you join or renew online with AANA as a California member, you automatically become a member of CANA.
Memberships run on a prepaid annual term from September 1 through August 31.
Why It Matters
Your membership supports:
- State advocacy — CANA represents California CRNAs before the legislature, regulatory agencies, and healthcare stakeholders.
- Alerts & Guidance – CANA carefully tracks and keeps members informed of legislative and regulatory changes impacting CRNA practice and education
- Discounts on continuing education – CANA members receive special pricing to attend our annual conferences and educational programs
- Members-only events – Certain educational events, such as Lobby Day and Town Hall meetings, are open to CANA members only
- Leadership opportunities – CANA has a number of volunteer committees that are open to member participation to level-up your engagement, connectivity and benefits
- Community — Connect with fellow nurse anesthesiology professionals across California and the nation
- National resources — AANA members receive continuing education opportunities, the AANA Journal, wellness and peer support, career tools, and exclusive member savings. Learn more about the full range of AANA member benefits.
Membership Types and Cost
Active
U.S. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and Non-certified Nurse Anesthetists.
$840 (annual dues)
Resident/Student Associate
Residents/students enrolled in an accredited nurse anesthesia program.
$300 (one-time)
Graduate Associate
Granted to individuals who graduate from an approved nurse anesthesia program and eligible to take the certification examination.
$100 (annual dues)
RNs and APRNs
Licensed RN or APRN interested in becoming CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists.
$250 (annual dues)
International
A nurse anesthetist who has completed a program of basic nursing and nurse anesthesia education and is qualified and authorized to practice anesthesia in a country other than the US.
$85 (annual dues)
Inactive
Eligible individuals are not engaged in anesthesia practice.
$50 (annual dues)
Emeritus / Life
Individuals retired from the field and have held an Active AANA membership for a minimum of 25 years.
$300 (one-time)
Honorary
Granted to an individual by the Board of Directors allowing the individual to enter discussions at any membership meetings without the right to make motions or vote.
(no dues)
Ready to Join or Renew?
Join or renew today through the AANA with California as your primary state and your CANA membership will be included.
Questions about your membership status?
Contact the AANA at 847-692-7050 or visit the AANA Help Center.
If you are already a member of AANA and need assistance with your CANA membership specifically, contact CANA below.