The stage is set for the 2026 OSANA Conference and this year we are looking forward to laughing our way through the event with CRNA and Comedian (yes, that’s the combo) Jon Holmer. We recently caught up with Jon to get the vibe he’s bringing and a little about him.

Here you go...real, raw and up close with OSANA Emcee Jon Holmer: 

Which is scarier, managing a crowd or managing an airway?  

To take the pressure off, I use bribes in most situations… throw out a few t-shirts at a conference and everyone loves you! In the OR I throw out some versed and patients LOVE me! Or don’t remember me…. Maybe I should reverse my tactics.  

How would you describe your golf game in terms of your anesthetic style?

I line it up, hope I’m headed for the right hole, and hammer it home! MAC blade = Driver.  

Wait, did I hit a goose?  

A mic, a cigar and a 9-iron walk to a bar….  

Definitely light the nine iron, sing a love ballad with the cigar and use the mic to sink a 30yd putt for eagle*. (*don’t lie it’s always a triple bogey) 

Explain in one sentence the value of CRNAs. 

CRNA’s excel in safe, cost-effective, and efficient care for EVERY patient in EVERY setting. Unless I smell c-diff - Then I’m just gonna stay from the neck up…. I’m just kidding hand me a chuck, let's go.  

Financial advice for a younger you.

Don’t bet half your retirement on black… BET IT ALL. GO BIG OR GO HOME. Really though, timing may be everything, but be consistent.  Don’t try and catch the market at the right time. They have people to manage that for you. It’s easy to learn to live without money you put away for later, if you do it from the start.  

What can we count on from you as an emcee?  

I will rule the stage with an iron fist ensuring prompt and strict adherence to the agenda, enforcement of the 5min bathroom break, and the most powerful shhhhush you’ve heard outside of the library of congress (that’s a real library right?). But really - I always enjoy a good wig. I’ve gotta live vicariously (and artificially) through the rest of you.  

If the OSANA conference had a comedic roast, which CRNA would you volunteer first? 

ROAST!!  

OH BABY - if we’re roasting people, I’ve got a list of previous preceptors I’d like to volunteer - NO DONNA PLEASE TELL ME YOUR SUPERIOR WAY OF LABELING SYRINGES AGAIN. I can’t get enough of those educational opportunities!  

But really it needs to be the AANA Presidente himself, Mr. Jeff Molter. I know he can take a joke, the guy wears almost as many costumes as I Do!  

The OSANA conference has always had a special place in my heart and I hope you get a great combination of education, entertainment and connecting with colleagues outside of the OR. It’s gonna be a great weekend!  

Don’t miss out! Register now.