Dec
18
As 2025 comes to a close, we want to look back at what an incredible year it has been for Ohio CRNAs and SRNAs. Let’s explore our highlights and most memorable moments in our OSANA Recap.
Dec
09
If you’re a CRNA or SRNA in Ohio, consider this your guide to the OSANA Annual Conference. From key dates and registration windows to hotel details and can’t-miss sessions, this guide will keep you in the loop as plans come together for three days of education, networking, and professional growth at the OSANA Annual Conference at the Hilton Columbus at Easton, March 20–22, 2026.
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Dec
09
OSANA’s student board is where the future of nurse anesthesia in Ohio starts taking shape. This group of Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs) represents programs across the state, serves as a bridge between students and OSANA leadership, and helps ensure student perspectives are always part of the conversation around advocacy, education, and the profession’s future.
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Meet Your 2025-2026 OSANA Board
Category: OSANA Board
Dec
04
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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Oct
29
Presenting a poster at the Ohio State Association of Nurse Anesthetists (OSANA) Conference is an exciting opportunity. It’s your chance to showcase research, contribute to the nurse anesthesia profession, and network with peers across Ohio.
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Sep
26
The Ohio State Association of Nurse Anesthetists (OSANA) continues its mission to advance nurse anesthesiology through excellence in education, advocacy, knowledge, and member empowerment. As the association welcomes a new president, we reflect with gratitude on the leadership of outgoing President Nicholas Farinacci, DNP, CRNA and look forward with anticipation to the vision of incoming President Kim Riviello, DNP, MBA, CRNA.
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Aug
22
Ohio’s Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are trusted providers of safe, high-quality anesthesia care. But their impact doesn’t stop at the operating room door. Across the state, members of the Ohio State Association of Nurse Anesthetists (OSANA) are making a difference in meaningful ways by volunteering their time, skills, and compassion to uplift families and strengthen communities.
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Aug
22
Earlier this month, the 2025 AANA Annual Congress brought CRNAs from across the country together in Nashville, creating an energizing atmosphere for education, connection, and advocacy in nurse anesthesia. From keynote presentations to thought-provoking workshops and panels, the Congress delivered an enriching program that showcased its reputation as one of the leading events in the profession. Beyond the classroom, the event also provided a forum to address the evolving challenges of the profession while reinforcing the AANA Foundation’s mission of advancing anesthesia through education and research.
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SRNA Spotlight: MaKyah Dittoe
Category: SRNA Spotlight
Jul
28
This SRNA brings precision, resilience, and a passion for regional anesthesia to the OR.
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LinkedIn for CRNAs and SRNAs: Building and Maintaining a Professional Presence
Category: Professional Development
Jul
01
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
Category: SRNA Spotlight
Jun
17
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
Category: SRNA Spotlight
Jun
05
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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Jun
02
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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Jun
02
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
Category: CRNA Spotlight
Jun
02
This CRNA forms meaningful connections with bicuspid aortic valve patients through her own familial experience. Meet Jenna Finnerty, CRNA! 
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Apr
04
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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