Connecticut Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

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Connecticut Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

Maintaining and advancing Nurse Anesthesiology in the state of Connecticut.

OUR MISSION: Maintaining and advancing nurse anesthesia practice through advocacy and education. OUR VISION: Recognized leader in anesthesia care known for commitment to patient safety and CRNA practice.

05/26/2026

Marianne Cosgrove, PhD, DNAP, CRNA, APRN, FAANA, has left an enduring mark on the nurse anesthesiology profession through her extraordinary leadership as Program Director of the Yale New Haven Hospital School of Nurse Anesthesia. For 13 years, she shaped not only a program of excellence, but generations of CRNAs who carry forward her commitment to clinical rigor, education and compassionate care. Her tireless dedication, vision and mentorship have elevated the profession in ways that will be felt for years to come. As she retires from this role, CTANA extends its deepest gratitude and admiration for a truly outstanding career. Dr. Cosgrove will be profoundly missed, but her legacy will continue to inspire.

The Yale New Haven Hospital School of Nurse Anesthesia now enters its next chapter under the leadership of Filomena Ruggiero, DNP, CRNA, APRN, CHSE. Having served the program for more than five years and trained closely under Dr. Cosgrove as Assistant Program Director, Dr. Ruggiero brings continuity, expertise and a deep understanding of the program’s mission. CTANA congratulates her on this well-earned role and looks forward to the program’s continued success under her guidance.

05/22/2026

Earlier this week, CTANA president Terri Williams DNAP, CRNA, APRN spoke at a press event opposing the Department of Education’s ruling that limits federal student loan access for CRNAs and other advanced nursing programs at Connecticut State Community College Three Rivers Campus.

Organized by Congressman Joe Courtney and Connecticut Senator Martha Marx, Dr. Williams was joined by fellow nursing practitioners at the event, including CT State Three Rivers Campus President Mary Ellen Jukoski, Ed.D., CT State Three Rivers Division Director of Nursing and Allied Health Cynthia Arpin, EdD, MSN, RN, Connecticut Nurses Association Executive Director Kimberly Sandor MSN and University of Connecticut Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing Dean Victoria Vaughan Dickson PhD, RN, FAHA, FHFSA, FAAN.

We will continue to advocate on behalf of CRNAs and nurses for positive change and policy. The future of our profession is at stake.

05/18/2026

Healthcare facilities that hire anesthesiologists to supervise CRNAs may more than triple the costs of anesthesia care without improving patient outcomes, according to the AANA / American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology.

CRNAs are educated, trained and experienced in providing anesthesia care for patients. Learn more: https://loom.ly/DFkgDNA

05/15/2026

🚨 Only three days to submit your nomination for CTANA’s 2026-2027 Board of Directors. Board members help advance the profession in Connecticut through leadership in advocacy, education and member engagement. Send your bio (250-word limit) and a brief statement on why you want to join the Board of Directors to [email protected]. Nominations close Monday, May 18.

05/12/2026

Today, CTANA proudly celebrates our CRNAs and nurses on International Nurses Day. Your skill, vigilance and compassion are at the heart of safe, high-quality care. Because of your commitment, patients feel supported and communities are healthier. We are grateful for you, today and always.

05/11/2026

This is an important time for our association and we’re excited for what lies ahead. You can play a role in that future as a Board member.

Nominations are open for our 2026-2027 Board of Directors. Board members help advocate and advance the profession in Connecticut. Send your bio (250-word limit) and a brief statement on why you want to join the Board of Directors to [email protected]. Nominations close May 18.

05/10/2026

Be part of the conversation that's shaping what’s next. Join CTANA’s Member Meeting on Tuesday, May 12 for key takeaways from the AANA Mid-Year Assembly, updates on advocacy priorities and a look at what’s ahead.

Save to your calendars here: https://www.ctana.com/events

05/09/2026

CTANA is proud to celebrate nurses who show up, care deeply and make an impact every day. Help us recognize their dedication and thank a nurse today.

05/08/2026

The AANA / American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Mid-Year Assembly is always an inspiring event and this year was no different. Alongside fellow CRNAs and nurse anesthesia residents (NARs) from across the country, we took our voices to Capitol Hill, engaging directly with elected officials in our nation’s capital. At the center of every conversation was championing and elevating the vital role CRNAs play in patient care.

We also made time to celebrate and connect with colleagues throughout the event, highlighted by an unforgettable masquerade.

04/24/2026

2026-27 Board of Directors nominations are open!

As a Board member, you work closely with CTANA leaders on association advocacy, education, event planning and more. Your decisions directly impact fellow CTANA members and every nurse anesthesiologist in Connecticut.

Have your voice heard! Email your bio (250-word limit) and a brief statement explaining why you are eager to join the CTANA Board to [email protected] to submit a nomination.

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1224 Mill Street , BLDG B, Suite 223
East Berlin, CT
06023

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http://ctana.com/

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