National CRNA Week | Jan. 21-27, 2024

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are America’s original anesthesia experts. This highly respected profession traces its origins to the 1860s, when nurses eased the suffering of wounded soldiers in the Civil War.

That same culture of safe, responsible care continues today --- from operating rooms and surgical centers, serving patients and families faithfully --- to the front lines of combat, serving side by side with America’s military personnel.

Nurse anesthetists are among the nation’s most trusted professions, delivering specialized, cost-effective care to all patients --- from newborns to seniors --- for every type of procedure in all types of facilities.

Today, there are nearly 66,000 CRNAs and nurse anesthesia students nationwide, with more than 3,700 in the commonwealth alone. That’s why we celebrate CRNA Week in Pennsylvania each year. Because when seconds count … in war and in peace … CRNAs are there.

Celebrate with us!
National CRNA Week in Pa
JanUARY 19 - 25, 2025

Exceptional Care. Innovative Leaders.

The headline says it all.

As certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), we deliver exceptional care to patients who rely on us for our innovative leadership to protect them during their most vulnerable moments. We are by their side every step of the way.

National CRNA Week is a time to celebrate the nearly 74,000 nurse anesthetists and residents in nurse anesthesiology programs across the country. Here at home, the Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists (PANA) represents approximately 4,000 CRNAs and students. When we speak, our collective voice gets heard.

From collaborating on transformative wins in health-care policy that advances patient care to saving lives and safely administering more than 58 million anesthetics when and where patients need it most each year, the unique expertise of CRNAs and nurse anesthesiologists helps to ensure our communities stay healthy and safe.

CRNA Week is a time for the health-care community and general public to reflect on the heroic work you do. So, happy CRNA Week, and thank you for all you do to provide safe, effective, efficient, affordable, compassionate care to the patients you serve.