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CRNAs provide anesthesia services in 99.9% of the counties in Colorado that have surgical services.

We are the sole anesthesia provider in 71% of the rural hospitals in Colorado.

10/13/2026

Thank you for making the 2026 COANA Annual Meeting one for the record books! 💙

More than 150 attendees came together in Denver for this year’s Meeting, alongside a sold-out Exhibit Hall, making the weekend an exciting milestone for COANA.

But the numbers tell only part of the story.

Over three days, Colorado’s nurse anesthesiology community came together to learn, exchange perspectives, reconnect with colleagues, build new professional relationships, and spend meaningful time together as a community.

To our attendees, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, and everyone who contributed to the weekend, thank you for the knowledge, energy, support, and enthusiasm you brought to the 2026 COANA Annual Meeting!

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make this a record-breaking Meeting, and we look forward to continuing to build on what we accomplished together.

Thank you, COANA community. We can’t wait to see you again! 💙

09/21/2026

📣 CRNA Advocacy Update: District of Columbia

The District of Columbia has taken an important step regarding the federal physician supervision requirement for CRNAs.

Mayor Muriel Bowser has formally submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requesting that the District opt out of the federal physician supervision requirement for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs).

The District is now awaiting confirmation from CMS that the opt-out has been recognized.

09/18/2026

The agenda is set. Your COANA weekend is almost here.📅
The 2026 COANA Annual Meeting brings three days of education to Denver, with sessions covering topics across clinical practice, professional issues, patient care, resilience, evidence-based practice, and more.
Swipe through to see what’s waiting for you on the agenda.➡️
And the experience extends beyond the session room:
🥂 Welcome Reception With Exhibitors 🤝 Time with colleagues and exhibitors 🍽️ Saturday Networking Lunch 🍻 Oktoberfest-Themed PAC Party Happy Hour 🩺 POCUS Guided Hands-On Workshop
Plus, earn 13.00 AANA-Approved MAC Ed CE Credits throughout the Meeting.
Registration is nearing capacity. If you’ve been planning to join Colorado’s nurse anesthesiology community in Denver, now is the time to secure your spot.
🔗 visit coana.org
ContinuingEducation

08/24/2026

Raise a glass with Colorado’s nurse anesthesiology community. 🍻
After a full Saturday of education at the 2026 COANA Annual Meeting, keep the connections going at the Oktoberfest-themed PAC Party Happy Hour.
Spend the evening catching up with colleagues, building new relationships, enjoying drinks, and supporting advocacy for the profession in a relaxed setting away from the classroom.
The PAC Party is an optional add-on experience, so make sure it’s part of your Meeting plans.
🍺 Saturday, September 26 🎟️ CRNAs, RNs, exhibitors & guests: $75 🎓 Students: $65 🍻 Two drink tickets included!
🏨 TODAY is the deadline to reserve your discounted room at Hotel Clio Denver Cherry Creek. If you’re staying with the COANA community, make your hotel reservation before the deadline.
Add Your PAC Party Ticket: visit coana.org
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08/20/2026

Can anesthesia practice be more sustainable? 🌱
At the 2026 COANA Annual Meeting, Jacob Bonnema, DNP, APRN-CRNA, will examine a side of anesthesia practice that may not always be top of mind: its environmental footprint.
In The Environmental Impact of Anesthesia, Jacob will explore how inhaled anesthetic agents function as potent greenhouse gases, how common agents differ in Global Warming Potential and atmospheric lifetime, and where opportunities exist to reduce waste in clinical practice. His perspective is grounded in doctoral research focused on the environmental impact of anesthesia.
Come away with a new perspective on the choices made in everyday anesthesia practice and practical considerations for reducing environmental impact.
🏨 Planning to stay at the Meeting hotel?
The discounted hotel reservation deadline is this Friday, August 28.
Reserve your room at Hotel Clio before the deadline.
Discover Sustainable Practice Strategies: visit coana.org
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08/17/2026

Evidence is only valuable when it can be applied in practice.
Join Jennifer Greenwood, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, at the 2026 COANA Annual Meeting to explore practical strategies for implementing evidence-based practice and bringing meaningful improvements back to your facility.
Leave with tools you can use to strengthen clinical decision making and support better patient outcomes.
Improve Patient Outcomes: visit coana.org
ProfessionalDevelopment COANA2026

08/12/2026

Your COANA weekend starts here.
📅 Friday Registration, exhibits, and the Welcome Reception With Exhibitors.
📅 Saturday Educational sessions, networking, the Exhibit Hall, and the Oktoberfest-themed PAC Party Happy Hour.
📅 Sunday Finish the weekend with practical education, meaningful conversations, and fresh ideas to take back to your practice.
The 2026 COANA Annual Meeting is your opportunity to learn, connect, and experience everything Colorado’s nurse anesthesiology community has to offer.
See what’s waiting in Denver: visit coana.org
Denver ProfessionalDevelopment

08/06/2026

Trauma-informed care begins before the procedure.
Every patient brings a unique story into the perioperative setting. Understanding how trauma can influence communication, trust, and the anesthesia experience is an important part of delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
Join Katie Porter, DNP, CRNA, at the 2026 COANA Annual Meeting for a thoughtful session exploring trauma-informed principles in obstetric anesthesia and practical strategies you can bring back to your practice.
Good news! Early-Bird pricing has been extended through August 10, giving you one more opportunity to save on your registration.
Register today and join us this September in Denver.
Explore Patient-Centered Anesthesia Education:https://www.coana.org/2026-coana-annual-meeting

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07/30/2026

📣 Calling All RNs!

Are you—or someone you know—thinking about becoming a CRNA?

Join the Colorado Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (CoANA) Annual Meeting and discover what a career in nurse anesthesiology has to offer. Whether you’re just beginning to explore the profession or preparing to apply to a CRNA program, this is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired.

📅 September 25–27, 2026
📍 Hotel Clio | Denver, Colorado

Why attend?
✨ Learn about the CRNA profession and career pathways
🤝 Connect with CRNAs, SRNAs, and fellow RNs
🔍 Explore the latest anesthesia technology and career opportunities
🩺 Add the optional hands-on POCUS Guided Lab to your registration (space is limited!)

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07/24/2026

At COANA 2026, join Christian R. Falyar, DNAP, CRNA, FAANA, and Nicolette Hooge, DNP, MBA, CRNA, FAANA, for two complementary learning experiences designed to strengthen your perioperative assessment skills.
🩺 Essential Perioperative Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Workshop
Build confidence through guided, hands-on instruction in gastric ultrasound, vascular access, airway assessment, and pleural ultrasound.
💡 Featured Educational Session
Fasting Isn’t What It Used to Be: GLP-1 Agonists and the Modern Preop
Explore how GLP-1 receptor agonists are changing preoperative assessment and discover how point-of-care gastric ultrasound can support safer, evidence-informed clinical decision-making.
Whether you’re looking to expand your ultrasound skills or stay current with evolving perioperative practices, you’ll gain practical strategies you can apply in your next case.
📅 September 25-27, 2026
📍 Hotel Clio | Denver Cherry Creek
👉 Explore Modern Perioperative Assessment Education: https://www.coana.org/coana-2026-annual-meeting

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