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Dear PANA Members,   As we approach National CRNA Week in Pennsylvania, January 18–24, 2026 , I want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate all of the 4,000-plus certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) and student registered nurse anesthetists (SRNAs) that the Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists (PANA) represents in our commonwealth.   This year’s theme — “CRNAs: The Heart of Anesthesia” — reminds us of the essential role we play in guiding patients th

Born and raised in El Salvador, I came to the U.S. at 19, working as a housekeeper while taking ESL classes. Over a decade later, I have more than five years of nursing experience and am now proudly pursuing my dream as an SRNA.

The newly renovated McCormick Center at Commonwealth University–Bloomsburg is now a cutting-edge hub for hands-on learning, especially for students pursuing careers as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs).

With less than 1% of healthcare providers identifying as Native, representation matters. I strive to build trust, treat the whole person, and show the next generation they belong in these spaces too.