06/17/2026
For 95 years, the AANA / American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology has helped shape the future of nurse anesthesiology through advocacy, education, research, and professional standards.
As we celebrate this milestone, we recognize the generations of CRNAs whose dedication has advanced our profession and strengthened patient care across the country.
Read more about AANA's 95-year legacy and impact:
AANA began on June 17, 1931, when 40 nurse anesthetists from 12 states gathered in a classroom at Lakeside Hospital in Cleveland.