In Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and increasing the Hispanic CRNA professional community, Dr. Katherine Ramirez Faltot, DNP, CRNA sharing valuable information.
QUE ES UN CRNA?
WHAT IS A CRNA?
Un CRNA es un Enfermero(a) Anestesiólogo(a) Registrado(a) Certificado (a).
CRNAs son enfermeros especializados en anestesia, conocidos por su atención segura, efectiva, eficiente y compasiva.
Hispanic ICU RNs interested in Nurse Anesthesia, consider attending one of five Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Sessions & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop Events! Announcement soon!
𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙄 𝙬𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙄 𝙠𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝘾𝙍𝙉𝘼 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡.
I was rejected from CRNA admissions five times.
I was never a straight-A student and had difficulty getting into CRNA school until I attended this conference. I am forever grateful for it.
If you struggle to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and have a similar story, I highly recommend attending this conference.
I always recommend this conference to all my mentees, who often speak 2-3 languages and don’t necessarily have a competitive GPA.
At this conference, you can learn about the CRNA profession. They guide you through the steps for applying to CRNA school, and you can participate in anesthesia workshops. You’ll also have the opportunity to network with other ICU nurses, CRNAs, and program directors.
It’s a fantastic opportunity! Here’s the link to the conference website. The link will also be attached to my story.
Diversitycrna.org
And, just like that, Annabel Ramirez, BSN, RN, CCRN was recently accepted into National University Nurse Anesthesia Program!
Annabel attended the Diversity CRNA 2024 Information Session & Airway Lab Workshop event at Midwestern University before applying to CRNA Programs with CRNA mentors every step of the way.
As the formal applications were being processed for admission consideration, her children wore shirts as a daily reminder of her joy and purpose.
"As a first generation Hispanic college graduate, I thank you for paving the way and motivating others like me. Soon to be adding to the 4% of Hispanic CRNAs!!!”
In Celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth2024
A crna•ish story for Latina nurses interested in Nurse Anesthesia with opportunity and access in safe spaces
In this video: Beatris Gomez, BSN, RN, CCRN, an active participant at the Diversity CRNA Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop event Rosalind Franklin University of Science & Medicine in Chicago.
As per Beatris:
"Get in those rooms, amigas! Take up space because YOU BELONG!"
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
and in Nurse Anesthesia Faculty News
Honoring Dr. José Bonilla-Garcia, DNAP, CRNA as the Program Director of the University of Puerto Rico Nurse Anesthesia Program
“You can’t be, what you can’t see” ~Marian Wright Edelman
Just FYI...Did you know there are only 4 Hispanic Nurse Anesthesia Program Directors out of 130 graduate schools nationwide? And, did you know there are only 4% of Hispanic CRNAs in a 65K nurse anesthesia workforce? The more you know.
Bravo Dr. Bonilla Garcia!
In Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we salute the only Hispanic PhD Tenured & Full Professor in Nurse Anesthesia Education.
Dr. Martina Cruz Steed PhD, CRNA, FAANA, CHSE, NSPM-C, Chair - Department of Advanced Clinical Sciences, Webster University CRNA Program) graduated from Texas Christian University Advanced Pain Management Fellowship Program.
n 2024, Dr. Cruz Steed was inducted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology. And, she is a board member of the Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship Program.
Did you know these fun facts? Only 5 Hispanic PhD CRNAs in the country? And, only 6 Hispanic CRNAs who earned the Certification Healthcare Certification (CHSE). Also, there are only 6 Hispanic Advanced Pain Management Fellows out of a 65K Nurse Anesthesia workforce.
Dr. Cruz Steed populate excellence in all of these fun facts.
In this video: Diversity CRNA 2019 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop hosted at Texas Christian University with Dr. Cruz Steed as preceptor to critical care nurses interested in Nurse Anesthesia.
Planting seeds of PhD and Advanced Pain Management Fellow career pathway opportunities to decrease health disparities and increase CRNAs of color workforce gap, intentionally.
In Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month & Academic Excellence...
Congratulations to Dr. Jorge Valdes, DNP, CRNA, PhDc, FAANA for being selected as Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences at Florida International University! And, Dr. Valdés will be inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing!
Started academic career as an Assistant Professor to Associate Professor at the University of Miami.
Then, as Associate Professor to Assistant Director of Nurse Anesthesia Program at FIU. Thereafter, Chair and Program Director of Nurse Anesthesia Program Director. His dedication to diversifying faculty and nurse anesthesia student cohorts is an exemplar in the state of Florida.
Recently Interim Dean to Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences! BRAVO!!!
In Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month & CRNA Publication Alert...
And, for the win, Georgetown University Nurse Anesthesia Program Alumni with highly anticipated publication in AANA Journal
Congratulations Dr. Yosmel Serrano, DNAP CRNA!
Title of Dr. Yosmel Serrano DNP CRNA AANA 2023 Journal published manuscript:
Racial and Ethnic Discrimination During Clinical Education and it’s Impact on the Well-Being on Nurse Anesthesia Students.
"I am deliberate and afraid of nothing." ~ Audre Lorde
In Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month…
Salute to Commander (Retired) Dr. Debra Diaz, DNP, CRNA, FAANA United States Navy, First Hispanic President of Florida Association of Nurse Anesthetists, AANA Board Member & Adjunct Faculty at Barry University Nurse Anesthesia Program.
Thank you for your service!
In Celebration of an exemplar CRNA during #HispanicHeritageMonth
Dr. Carlos Xavier Moreno, DrAP, CRNA, NSPM-C (Advanced Pain Management Fellow) and owner of XPotential Growth a mentoring program for CRNAs, NPs and Healthcare professionals.
As per testimony from Stephen Sanchez DNP, CRNA and Dr. James Winters, DNP, CRNA about utilizing Xpotential Growth:
Stephen Sanchez, DNP, CRNA
“Collaborating with Xavier has been transformative for my professional development. His expert guidance in preparing and practicing my keynote speech was instrumental in achieving a confident and impactful delivery. Additionally, our in-depth discussions on career advancement have opened promising, new pathways.”
James Winters, DNP, CRNA
“It’s not often that you encounter people who are GENUINELY vested in your success. I’ve known Xavier for close to three years and throughout that time he has gone above and beyond to act as a resource for me. He is as approachable and patient as he is skillful and knowledgeable. Xavier doesn’t shy away from tough conversations, he gives honest and constructive feedback that’s helped me in ways I can’t begin to describe. There is no better person to fulfill this need that we so desperately have within Nurse Anesthesia. Xponential Growth will undoubtedly give you the foundation to do whatever you desire to do in this great profession! “
I wholeheartedly recommend Xavier’s mentoring services to anyone seeking to enhance their career trajectory.”
Notably, Dr. Moreno’s created and patented medical device informs the proceduralist exactly how far epidural/spinal catheters & guide wires in intended place. This patented device is for use on vascular access utilizing a guide wire (PICC, Central Line).
Did you know there are only 5 Hispanic CRNAs who are certified as Advanced Pain Management Fellows out of a 65K Nurse Anesthesia workforce?
In this video: Dr. Moreno at the Diversity CRNA 2023 Info & Airway Simulation Workshop at Midwestern University as keynote speaker!
Dr. Katherine Ramirez Faltot, DNP, CRNA celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on sharing a question on what is a CRNA?
QUE ES UN CRNA?
WHAT IS A CRNA?
Un CRNA es un Enfermero(a) Anestesiólogo(a) Registrado(a) Certificado (a).
C CRNAs son enfermeros especializados en anestesia, conocidos por su atención segura, efectiva, eficiente y compasiva.
R Realizan más de 50 millones de administraciónes de anestésicos a pacientes cada año en Estados Unidos.
N Navegan diversos ámbitos, los CRNAs practican donde se administre anestesia: quirófanos, partos, consultorios dentales, podología, cirugía plástica, y fuerzas armadas de EE.UU.
A Actualmente, CRNAs representan más del 80% de los proveedores de anestesia en las zona rurales de EE.UU.
Solamente el 4% de CRNAs en Estados Unidos son Hispanos/Latinos.
Te necesitamos!
In Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and featuring an exemplar in leadership and engagement to CRNAs and SRNAs across the country.
We salute Dr. Juan Quintana DNP, CRNA, MBA with bold leadership on elevating diversity in the Nurse Anesthesia profession. Notably, he was the first and only Hispanic President of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology from 2015 - 2016.
In 2016, Dr. Quintana reached out to me to serve as the Chair, AANA Diversity Task Force and humbled to work with CRNA colleagues across the country.
Dr. Quintana’s expertise in the Business of Anesthesia and love for providing anesthesia to pediatric patients in South America on mission trips were expressed at five Diversity CRNA Information Sessions as our a keynote speaker.
Dr. Quintana served as the keynote speaker multiple times at Diversity CRNA Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Duke University (2015), Inter-American University of Puerto Rico (2017), University of Pittsburgh (2018) and Texas Wesleyan University (2019).
Profound respect for an engaged leader in the profession felt deeply in grassroots communities of color in the Nurse Anesthesia profession! BRAVO!
In Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month a flashback to Diversity CRNA 2017 Hispanic Serving Institution School of Nursing Tour at Lehman College (Bronx, NY).
Fourteen CRNAs from 5 states on campus spoke to nursing students and were preceptors at anesthesia stations. Since then, all became RNs and a few went onto Nurse Anesthesia Programs.
Access, early professional socialization and mentoring opportunity is the core of the Immersion Model for Diversifying Nurse Anesthesia Programs.