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In this month's newsletter, NYSANA President, Sean McGarry celebrates the profession of CRNAs.

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In this month's newsletter, NYSANA President, Sean McGarry discusses the legislative agenda 

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Simulation day at the Capital was a great success! We were pleased that news coverage featured NYSANA President Sean McGarry and the testimony of patient Michael Boots. You can watch it here.

Our next meeting at the state capital will be Tuesday, May 9, 2023. This is NYSANA's annual Advocacy Day where we will meet with legislators and push for our legislation. We will show strength through our numbers! Please plan to represent the profession. Registration will close on Friday, April 7 to allow time for the GRC committee to set up meetings for you with your State Senators and Assemblymembers. We hope you will join us!!

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In this month's newsletter, NYSANA President, Sean McGarry, reviews advocacy efforts for 2023.

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In this month's newsletter, NYSANA President Sean McGarry shares his thoughts as incoming president.

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Chris Erlichman, BSN, RN and Yanet Segura, BSN, RN receive the 2022 Goldie Brangman Award

Goldie Brangman, CRNA, MEd, MBA was an accomplished CRNA and exceptional mentor. Goldie served as the first and only African American President of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology and President of NYSANA from 1960 - 1961. She famously treated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., after a near-fatal assassination attempt in 1958.

Every year at the Annual Fall Meeting the Goldie Brangman Award winner is announced. This year, two nurse anesthesia residents were named for their outstanding research and demonstrated work.

Chris Erlichman, BSN, RN and Yanet Segura, BSN, RN (Albany Medical College of Nurse Anesthesia) were recognized for their presentation on Evaluating Analgesic and Pulmonary Outcomes of Ultrasound-Guided Thoracic Fascial Plane Blocks as an Early Intervention in Multiple-Rib Fractures.

Read below to learn more about Chris and Yanet, their research and what it means to be named recipients.

Why is it important to be NYSANA members?

Yanet: Being NYSANA members can only solidify our induction into the profession that has provided anesthesia in the United States for over 150 years. As residents of New York State (the ONLY state remaining without a CRNA scope of practice bill), it is so imperative that we are part of this professional organization. As we fight for recognition, we aim to communicate how vital [CRNAs] are to patients and the country's healthcare system. We owe it to the future of nurse anesthesiology, a career we vigorously fought to join.  

Why does evaluating Analgesic and Pulmonary Outcomes of Ultrasound-Guided Thoracic Fascial Plane Blocks as an Early Intervention in Multiple-Rib Fractures interest or excite you?

Chris: As Trauma ICU nurses, we saw patients with multiple-rib fractures that could have benefited tremendously from regional anesthesia and analgesia. Implementing the latest techniques to combat pain, especially in those with chest trauma, is crucial to improving patient outcomes. We firmly believe many patients go without these services because of a lack of familiarity among those taking care of them daily. There should be a more diligent push to include anesthesia experts’ input wherever there is a conversation about pain management. Thus, as highly trained and skillful anesthesia providers, CRNAs should step up to the call. 

As we currently complete our education to become nurse anesthetists, we strive to practice to the full extent of our training, including using regional anesthesia for pain management across a broad patient population. Acknowledging this early on in our new career allows us to advance the profession, open the door for more jobs, and, most importantly, improve access to care for our patients.

What does it mean to you both to be awarded this recognition?

Yanet: As minority students who are both first-generation college graduates, we have a unique appreciation for this award. Ms. Brangman made considerable contributions to our profession, and we only hope to one day fill a small portion of her shoes. Here's to her providing the foundation while we stand on the shoulders of giants and try to contribute our piece to the history of nurse anesthesia.

What do you hope to gain from being members of NYSANA?

Chris: As students, we experienced and interacted with members of national and state organizations and saw firsthand how vital it is to the advancement of CRNAs. NYSANA provides the infrastructure needed for nurse anesthetists in New York to unite and protect this profession. We hope that with our active membership, we can tackle the challenges we face on our home turf.

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In this month's newsletter, NYSANA President, Giovanna Mahar, recaps her year and welcomes new President Sean McGarry

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In this month's newsletter, NYSANA President, Giovanna Mahar, recaps the AANA Annual Congress and highlights upcoming NYSANA events you won't want to miss!

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In this month's newsletter, NYSANA President, Giovanna Mahar, reminds voting members to vote in the NYSANA Board of Directors 22-23 Election and review the proposed bylaws changes. More news on the upcoming Fall Educational Meeting is also highlighted! 

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In this month's newsletter, NYSANA President, Giovanna Mahar, updates the membership on legislative news and strategies, and introduces the NYSANA Fall Meeting! This newsletter was brought to you by Paramount Specialty Training.

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We are pleased to announce the slate of candidates for the 2022 - 2023 Board of Directors! The candidates were announced at the NYSANA Business Meeting on May 1, 2022. Learn more about each candidate here. 

Electronic voting will open on Monday, July 11 at 9:00 AM and close at 11:59 PM on Tuesday, July 26.

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In this month's newsletter, NYSANA President, Giovanna Mahar, updates the membership on NYS Congressional and Senate Lines, Nurses Week, DEI Taskforce & Wellness Events and more! 

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In this month's newsletter, NYSANA President, Giovanna Mahar, recaps the AANA Mid-Year Assembly, discusses implementation of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Taskforce, shares Spring Educational Meeting updates, and more! 

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In this month's newsletter, NYSANA President, Giovanna Mahar, discussed important updates and announcements such as Legislative News, results from the latest PAC Challenge, Spring Educational Meeting updates, and more! 

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Inside Edition goes in-depth on healthcare worker burnout in their latest article, "Plagued With COVID-Related PTSD and Burnout, the Healthcare Worker's Vocation to Help Endures Even 2 Years On". Yana Krmic, NYSANA Immediate Past President, and Dina Velocci, AANA President, share their experiences on worker burnout and the impact COVID-19 has had on healthcare workers.

The AANA offers support, information, and helpful resources through their Peer Assistance program. Learn more here or call their helpline at 800-654-5167. 

“You’re used to providing anesthesia care and saying to patients in the pre-op area, ‘I’ll give you something to go to sleep. You’re going to wake up, I’ll see you in the recovery room,’” nurse anesthetist Yana Krmic told Inside Edition Digital. Krmic was also the previous president of the New York State Association of Nurse Anesthetists. “Now, [you're] giving them the same anesthetics and realizing that you don’t know if they’re going to wake up.”

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Our very own NYSANA President, Giovanna Mahar, was named to @City and State NY 2022 New York State Labor Power 100 List. This recognition highlights local leaders who are waging battles on behalf of the state’s workers.

This nomination recognizes Giovanna and the role NYSANA plays in pushing the state Legislature to broaden the responsibilities of CRNAs by passing scope of practice for CRNAs. Giovanna continues to advocate for CRNAs to operate without physician supervision by law – which we’ve been able to do during the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to the executive orders.

View Giovanna's tribute and see who else made the list!

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In this month's newsletter, NYSANA President, Giovanna Mahar, discussed important updates and announcements such as Legislative News, Upcoming NYSANA Events, and more! 

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Dentistry Today, the Nations Leading Clinical News Magazine for Dentists, published NYSANA President, Giovanna Mahar's op-ed piece on "The Importance of Safe Anesthesia During Dental Care".

"Attitudes and habits established at an early age are critical in maintaining good oral health throughout life. During February, National Children’s Dental Health Month, it is important to know how to keep your child’s teeth healthy and that they have access to safe dental care in New York. As president of the New York State Association of Nurse Anesthetists and a mother of 4, I encourage parents to not only teach their children good dental habits, but also work with their dental team to help ensure the delivery of sedation or safe anesthesia care is provided by a qualified, licensed anesthesia professional such as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)."

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Applications are now being accepted for position of AANA Chief Executive Officer. The AANA has partnered with Korn Ferry executive search firm to conduct a nationwide search. To work alongside Korn Ferry, the AANA Board of Directors has appointed a search committee composed of CRNAs, AANA staff, and former AANA presidents who have previous executive search experience.

As chief staff officer, the CEO provides overall staff leadership and management of Association operations, acts as a key representative and spokesperson for the AANA. The CEO serves as Executive Secretary to the Board of Directors (BOD), President and CEO of all AANA for-profit entities, and as a member of the AANA Foundation Board of Trustees. The CEO is responsible for providing strategic, financial, and operational leadership for the company and  will closely coordinate and work with the BOD and senior leadership team. A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a C-suite, executive leadership role, or its equivalent is required. Previous CEO experience preferred. A postgraduate degree is required; a doctoral degree is preferred.

For a complete list of roles, duties, and qualifications, and a link to submit an application, see the online job description.

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NYSANA President, Giovanna Mahar's latest newsletter covers important updates and announcements such as Legislative, Political Action Committee, Board & District News and more! 

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