Inspired by Diversity, Realized by Action

MENTORshIP PROGRAM

Do You want to be a CRNA? Registration is Now Open!

Inspired by Diversity, Realized by Action

MENTORshIP PROGRAM

Do You want to be a CRNA? Registration is Now Open!

Our mission

INFORM.

EMPOWER.

MENTOR.

The Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship Program is driven by a clear and impactful mission: to inform, empower, and mentor marginalized diverse population with information to prepare them for a successful career in Nurse Anesthesia.

Nurse Anesthetists

REGISTERED NURSES

5 M

CRNAs

61 K

CRNAs of Color

12 %*

*3% African American | 4% Hispanic | 4% Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% Native Indian | 1% Other/Non-Caucasian | 88% White


Statistics Compiled from the *Registered Nurses – American Nurses Association

* CRNAs (2020 AANA Profile Survey)

Diversity CRNA National Impact

NURSE ANESTHESIA PROGRAMS

92

out of 130

The Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship Program (DNAMP) has successfully mentored more than 820 individuals, who have either graduated from or are currently enrolled in 92 of the 130 nurse anesthesia programs across the United States, including Puerto Rico. Our community continues to grow, with over 1,300 active members, including CRNAs, SRNAs, RNs, and nursing students.

Upcoming Events & NEWS

Check out the Diversity CRNA Upcoming events and updates!

Nandi Sealey

RN, PITT 2024 Attendee

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

It was such an awesome experience to participate in this event. I not only appreciated the information and resources provided but also being in the presence of an accomplished and well-educated group of minority professionals. I don't have the words to tell you how my spirit needed this presence. Thank you so much!

Ilyas Nur

SRNA, Nurse Anesthesia Student

Ohio State University

My name is Ilyas, and I am a first-generation Somali-American. I am pleased to share that I will be part of The Ohio State University CRNA program. I am grateful for Diversity CRNA's help, and the relationships I've built there will be lifelong! I hope to come back and inspire and motivate others soon. Go Buckeyes!...

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Rosanna Peralta

SRNA, Nurse Anesthesia Student

Columbia University

“I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your guidance. The Diversity CRNA information session in 2016/2017, essay workshop, and mock interviews helped me tremendously. Dr. Sanchez also helped me…”

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Monique Dennis

BSN, RN, CCRN

Event Attendee

“What an amazing weekend! Dr. Gould walked so we could run! I promise I will return as a nurse anesthesia student to serve on the graduate panel for a future Diversity CRNA Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop!…”

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Vincent Crump

SRNA, Nurse Anesthesia Student

 Youngstown State University

“It’s been a long time coming! I remember just how inspired I was by everyone I met at the Diversity CRNA 2019 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Augusta University and now I hope I can do the same…”

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Danielle Parker

SRNA, Nurse Anesthesia Student

Mary Baldwin University

“I was discouraged after not being accepted last cycle, but with the help of Diversity CRNA and Dr. Gould. I took advantage of all of the available resources to me and attended the Diversity Conference at VCU which was pivotal in my acceptance…”

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Freddie Chen

SRNA, Nurse Anesthesia Student

Texas Wesleyan University

“I was still in nursing school when I attended a DNAMP event in 2019. “You will see me again!.” I told Dr. Gould, who still inspires me with brief moments filled with words of wisdom- “Choose the program that wants you the most! As an immigrant from China, the 1st college graduate in my family…”

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Daneilio Absalom

SRNA, Nurse Anesthesia Student

Excela School of Anesthesia

“Four years ago, I left a progressive career in the Hotel Industry to become a CRNA. I attended nursing school at Johns Hopkins and worked in various ICUs. I set goals and pursue them relentlessly. Day in and day out, I worked religiously and did whatever I needed to ensure I was the…”

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Janiera Jackson

SRNA, Nurse Anesthesia Student

Drexel University

“This Nurses’ Week I am full of gratitude. I am grateful to be in this profession. The impact of nursing is far beyond the clinical setting. I am even more grateful to know, meet, befriend, and experience so many successful black nurses. Every Diversity CRNA event I attend is like a family reunion and feels like a big hug…”

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Vincent Doan

Event Attendee

VCU 2022

“Saturday & Sunday is even more impressive!”…

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Ellen Suleiman

SRNA, Nurse Anesthesia Student

University of Pittsburgh

“I became a member of the Diversity CRNA and Mentorship program on May 15th, 2020. Before becoming a member, I was lost, not knowing how to initiate and follow through with applying to CRNA programs. After becoming a member of this community, I am proud to say that I was called…”

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Nandi Sealey

RN, PITT 2024 Attendee

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

It was such an awesome experience to participate in this event. I not only appreciated the information and resources provided but also being in the presence of an accomplished and well-educated group of minority professionals. I don't have the words to tell you how my spirit needed this presence. Thank you so much!

Ilyas Nur

SRNA, Nurse Anesthesia Student

Ohio State University

My name is Ilyas, and I am a first-generation Somali-American. I am pleased to share that I will be part of The Ohio State University CRNA program. I am grateful for Diversity CRNA's help, and the relationships I've built there will be lifelong! I hope to come back and inspire and motivate others soon. Go Buckeyes!...

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