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AANA President Appointed to VA's National Research Advisory Council

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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ROSEMONT, Ill., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (AANA) —Dru Riddle, PhD, DNP, CRNA, FAAN, president of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA), has been appointed to the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) National Research Advisory Council by the Secretary of the VA, Denis McDonough.

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  • ROSEMONT, Ill., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (AANA) —Dru Riddle, PhD, DNP, CRNA, FAAN, president of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA), has been appointed to the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) National Research Advisory Council by the Secretary of the VA, Denis McDonough.
  • "I'm honored to be chosen to serve on the council and assist the VA with a national research program that is focused on providing quality healthcare to our veterans," said Riddle.
  • The National Research Advisory Council advises the VA secretary on all matters related to its research and development program.
  • Riddle's term on the VA National Research Advisory Council concludes on March 31, 2026.

AANA Presents U.S. Representative Jen Kiggans With National Health Leadership Award

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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ROSEMONT, Ill., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (AANA) – The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) recognized U.S. Representative Jen Kiggans (R-VA) as the winner of its National Health Leadership Award for 2024 at its Mid-Year Assembly, April 20-24, in Washington, DC.

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  • ROSEMONT, Ill., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (AANA) – The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) recognized U.S. Representative Jen Kiggans (R-VA) as the winner of its National Health Leadership Award for 2024 at its Mid-Year Assembly, April 20-24, in Washington, DC.
  • The National Health Leadership Award was established in 1992 and is presented to individuals working at the federal government level who have made a significant contribution to the formation of national health policy.
  • Kiggans is a freshman representative, serving Virginia's 2nd Congressional District.
  • I am honored to receive the AANA National Health Leadership Award and will continue to work across the aisle to pass legislation to improve nursing recruitment, education, and retention."

AANA Presents U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin With National Health Leadership Award

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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ROSEMONT, Ill., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (AANA) – The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) recognized U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) as the winner of its National Health Leadership Award for 2024 at its Mid-Year Assembly, April 20-24, in Washington, DC.

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  • ROSEMONT, Ill., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (AANA) – The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) recognized U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) as the winner of its National Health Leadership Award for 2024 at its Mid-Year Assembly, April 20-24, in Washington, DC.
  • The National Health Leadership Award was established in 1992 and is presented to individuals working at the federal government level who have made a significant contribution to the formation of national health policy.
  • A champion for CRNAs since she was elected, Slotkin serves on the House Armed Services Committee.
  • "Through her tenure, Representative Slotkin has been and continues to be a champion for patients' access to healthcare," said AANA President Dru Riddle, PhD, DNP, CRNA, FAAN.

All Star Healthcare Solutions Earns Five National Culture Excellence Awards

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- All Star Healthcare Solutions,® a full-service healthcare staffing company specializing in locum tenens and direct-hire job opportunities for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and certified registered nurse anesthetists, recently earned all five Top Workplaces Culture Excellence national awards: Compensation & Benefits; Innovation; Leadership; Purpose & Values; and Work-Life Flexibility.

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  • DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- All Star Healthcare Solutions,® a full-service healthcare staffing company specializing in locum tenens and direct-hire job opportunities for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and certified registered nurse anesthetists, recently earned all five Top Workplaces Culture Excellence national awards: Compensation & Benefits; Innovation; Leadership; Purpose & Values; and Work-Life Flexibility.
  • "It's extremely rewarding to be recognized for such key values," said Ken Bernstein, All Star's CEO and President
    The April 2024 Culture Excellence awards are an extension of the Top Workplaces USA awards, which All Star also received earlier this year, and are issued by Energage, an HR technology and research company.
  • "These awards are a tribute to our people and their absolute dedication.
  • The awards are determined by a confidential, anonymous, and science-based employee engagement survey.

New AACN Data Points to Enrollment Challenges Facing U.S. Schools of Nursing

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Monday, April 15, 2024
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New data released today by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) show that sustaining student enrollment in baccalaureate and graduate programs continues to be a challenge at U.S. schools of nursing.

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  • New data released today by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) show that sustaining student enrollment in baccalaureate and graduate programs continues to be a challenge at U.S. schools of nursing.
  • “Despite facing enrollment challenges, nursing schools are committed to expanding their programs in response to the growing demand for nurses in all settings where health care is delivered,” said Dr. Deborah Trautman, AACN President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Conducted in Fall 2023, AACN’s latest annual survey, titled 2023-2024 Enrollment and Graduations in Baccalaureate and Graduate Programs in Nursing, contains data reported by 975 schools of nursing, which represents a 90.1% response rate.
  • In addition to enrollment and graduations, AACN tracks applications to schools of nursing in order to assess interest in nursing education among prospective students.

AANA Presents Daniel D. Vigness Federal Political Director Award to Sarah Tweedy

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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ROSEMONT, Ill., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) presented Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Sarah Tweedy, DNP, CRNA, ARNP, with the Daniel D. Vigness Federal Political Director Award of the Year Award during its 2024 Mid-Year Assembly, April 20-24, in Washington, DC.

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  • ROSEMONT, Ill., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) presented Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Sarah Tweedy, DNP, CRNA, ARNP, with the Daniel D. Vigness Federal Political Director Award of the Year Award during its 2024 Mid-Year Assembly, April 20-24, in Washington, DC.
  • "It is an honor and privilege to receive this award, and I thank the AANA for the recognition," said Tweedy.
  • She has held numerous leadership positions including her current role as Federal Political Director of IANA, which she assumed in 2018.
  • Tweedy served as IANA Region 1 Director from 2020 – 2022 and has served as Secretary of IANA since 2022.

SIA Names All Star Healthcare Solutions as a "Best Staffing Firm to Work For"

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- All Star Healthcare Solutions®, a full-service healthcare staffing company specializing in locum tenens and direct-hire opportunities for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and certified registered nurse anesthetists, was named a 2024 Best Staffing Firm to Work For in the 201–500 employees' category by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), a global research and advisory firm.

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  • DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- All Star Healthcare Solutions®, a full-service healthcare staffing company specializing in locum tenens and direct-hire opportunities for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and certified registered nurse anesthetists, was named a 2024 Best Staffing Firm to Work For in the 201–500 employees' category by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), a global research and advisory firm.
  • The award highlights staffing companies that empower their organization and people and were revealed yesterday at the SIA Executive Forum North America.
  • "It's a privilege to be acknowledged by SIA as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work For," said All Star's CEO and President Ken Bernstein.
  • All winners are listed on the Best Staffing Firms to Work/Temp For website, and featured in the March/April issue of Staffing Industry Review magazine.

All Star Healthcare Solutions Receives Top Workplaces USA Honor

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- All Star Healthcare Solutions®, a full-service healthcare staffing company specializing in locum tenens and direct-hire opportunities for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and certified registered nurse anesthetists, has been named a Top Workplace USA for 2024 in the 150–499 employee category, sponsored by USA Today and Energage.

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  • DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- All Star Healthcare Solutions®, a full-service healthcare staffing company specializing in locum tenens and direct-hire opportunities for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and certified registered nurse anesthetists, has been named a Top Workplace USA for 2024 in the 150–499 employee category, sponsored by USA Today and Energage.
  • "We continuously implement and enrich programs to support work/life needs, promote professional development, and create a fun and encouraging culture for our All Star family."
  • USA Today announced the Top Workplaces honorees on March 19.
  • Winners were announced in four categories: more than 2,500 employees; 1,000–2,499 employees; 500–999 employees; and 150–499 employees.

AANA and AANA Insurance Services Announce 2024 Rm8 iNoV8 Pitch Competition

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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ROSEMONT, Ill., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) and AANA Insurance Services will host the inaugural Rm8 iNoV8 Pitch Competition on August 5, at the AANA 2024 Annual Congress in San Diego, California.

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  • ROSEMONT, Ill., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) and AANA Insurance Services will host the inaugural Rm8 iNoV8 Pitch Competition on August 5, at the AANA 2024 Annual Congress in San Diego, California.
  • The Rm8 iNoV8 Pitch Competition is open to CRNA-led innovations across sectors, including academia, healthcare, community, public health, or the private sector.
  • "The Rm8 iNoV8 Pitch Competition advances AANA's commitment to driving innovation and progress for CRNAs, their patients and the anesthesiology profession," said AANA CEO Bill Bruce.
  • "It gives five entrepreneurial teams the opportunity to pitch their products to potential customers and investors, network with industry professionals, receive pitch coaching, and enhance their brand with inclusion in marketing efforts by AANA, AANA Insurance Services, and Rm8."

Roseman University College of Nursing Launches Doctoral Program for Nurse Anesthetists

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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The College of Nursing at Roseman University of Health Sciences today announced its new Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia (DNPNA) program to address the national demand for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs).

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  • The College of Nursing at Roseman University of Health Sciences today announced its new Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia (DNPNA) program to address the national demand for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs).
  • The program, approved by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), is accepting applications for an inaugural class starting in July 2024.
  • “Roseman’s DNPNA students will learn how to administer anesthesia and deliver anesthesia-related services independently and as part of an interprofessional team.
  • “We are delighted to launch this new program to prepare nurses for one of the most in-demand and critical roles in health care,” says Brian Oxhorn, PhD, RN, dean of Roseman University College of Nursing.