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Meet Your 2025 OSANA Board

The Board of Directors of the Ohio State Association of Nurse Anesthetists (OSANA) serves as the guiding force behind the organization’s mission to advance nurse anesthesiology through education, advocacy, and empowerment. Representing more than 3,150 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and students across Ohio, the board is composed of dedicated healthcare professionals who bring clinical expertise, policy insight, and leadership experience to the organization and healthcare across the state. Their commitment ensures that OSANA remains a credible and proactive voice for CRNAs throughout the region. 

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SRNA Spotlight: MaKyah Dittoe

This SRNA brings precision, resilience, and a passion for regional anesthesia to the OR.

Describe your prior nursing work experience including both specialty and region.

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LinkedIn for CRNAs and SRNAs: Building and Maintaining a Professional Presence

LinkedIn has emerged as a pivotal platform for professional networking, career advancement, and organizational visibility across industries, and healthcare is no different. For Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), and professional associations like the Ohio State Association of Nurse Anesthetists (OSANA), leveraging LinkedIn can significantly enhance individual careers and the collective voice of the nurse anesthesiology profession.

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SRNA Spotlight: Megan Cornely

This SRNA used academic roadblocks as fuel for her journey to excellence.

Describe your prior nursing work experience including both specialty and region.

Before starting CRNA school, I worked for 3 years in the CVICU at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH

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SRNA Spotlight: Meghan Brault

This SRNA’s MICU background and life experience fuel her compassionate care.

Describe your prior nursing work experience, including both specialty and region.

I worked in the Medical ICU at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for 5 years before applying to school.

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From RN to CRNA: Your Pathway to Advanced Practice in Ohio

For Registered Nurses (RNs) in Ohio seeking to deepen their impact in patient care and advance their careers, becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is a rigorous yet rewarding journey. CRNAs are highly respected Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) who specialize in anesthesia care across diverse clinical settings.  

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CRNA & SRNA Burnout Study: UC Students Launch Wellness Podcast

CRNA & SRNA Burnout Study: UC Students Launch Wellness Podcast

Addressing Burnout in Nurse Anesthesia

Awareness continues to grow around the challenges faced by Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs). Two University of Cincinnati Nurse Anesthesia Program (UC NAP) students, Scot Brush and Maryclare Schardt, have taken an innovative approach to understanding and addressing this critical issue. 

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CRNA Spotlight: Jenna Finnerty

This CRNA forms meaningful connections with bicuspid aortic valve patients through her own familial experience. Meet Jenna Finnerty, CRNA! star 

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2025 OSANA Conference Wrap-up

With almost 400 attendees, the 2025 OSANA conference, hosted at the Hilton Easton, embodied the essence of the organization and integrity of the profession. Many educational sessions were held throughout the weekend. Friday night ended with the Otterbein University team winning the ever-popular college bowl. On Saturday, the legislative update, awards luncheon, and keynote address drew equally engaged audiences. Saturday night, the OSANA PAC hosted a casual fundraiser, Heroes in Action at PINS Mechanical.  

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