Repeat after me...I will be a CRNA!
On the right, Julienha Luna, Nurse Anesthesia Student Moderator for the Diversity CRNA 2024 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop hosted at Fairfield University shines with participants.
“In short, this was one of the most fulfilling and inspiring experiences!”
“I am grateful and proud to have been a part of this weekend! Thank you, Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FALDN, FAANA, FAAN for leading this movement!”
Diversity CRNA 2024 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshops hosted at these filled to capacity weekend events at Midwestern University, University of Pittsburgh, Rosalind Franklin University, Duke University & Fairfield University.
Still I Rise. Onward to 2025!
NEW PUBLICATION ALERT!
We are excited to announce the release of a new publication, Emergency Management in Anesthesia and Critical Care, co-authored by Dr. Jeremy S. Heiner, Dr. Mark Gabot, and Dr. Sass Elisha. This comprehensive book offers critical insights into managing emergencies in anesthesia and critical care settings, providing valuable information for anesthesia providers in high-stress situations. The publication serves as an essential resource for both seasoned professionals and those new to the field, highlighting practical strategies for navigating critical events with confidence and skill.
As per the Elsevier website:
Every moment counts when treating an emergency event. Emergency Management in Anesthesia and Critical Care provides quick access to essential information for rapidly identifying and treating complex medical emergencies. Its compact size makes this reference easy to carry in a pocket in the OR, ICU, ED, or critical care setting. An outline format with consistent headings and a logical organization puts vital content at your fingertips. It is also an ideal tool for developing and conducting crisis simulation scenarios to prepare for emergencies before they happen.
Dr. Sass Elisha, one of the key authors, is the Assistant Program Director at Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia. His professional interests span education, vascular and pediatric anesthesia, as well as cardiac anatomy and physiology. Dr. Elisha has made significant contributions to the field, having published extensively in the AANA Journal and various other academic sources. In addition to his work on Emergency Management in Anesthesia and Critical Care, he serves as the editor for Case Studies in Nurse Anesthesia and co-editor for Nurse Anesthesia and Critical Events in Anesthesia. His expertise and dedication to advancing the field of anesthesia education are evident in this latest work, which is sure to become a vital reference for practitioners and educators alike.
And, just like that, Cissy Efata, BSN, RN, CCRN was accepted into a CRNA Program.
This is me in 2022 at the Diversity CRNA event at Samuel Merritt University. And just last week I was accepted into my top school Rosalind Franklin University.
I am beyond excited and grateful for this community. Thank you for the mentorship and for giving me the confidence to push through. And thank you to Lena Gould for providing this opportunity for people like us.
Bravo!
In 18 years, we hosted 66 Diversity CRNA Info Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshops across the country!!
Of course, we distribute surveys for marginalized ICU RNs interested in Nurse Anesthesia careers before applying to CRNA Programs. Recently, we captured their short testimonies in video!
Proud of Alan Garcia, of Mexican descent and currently enrolled as an Emory University Nurse Anesthesia Program with full ride scholarship from the Air Force.
See what a difference in 1 year makes?
And, just like that, Fuquan Beeks, completed the 7th semester out of nine before graduating from Augusta University Nurse Anesthesia Program!
Rotation #5✅
Semester 7/9✅
“If all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey, most of us would never start out at all”- DR