National CRNA Week honors the more than 75,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and nurse anesthesiology residents who provide safe, compassionate anesthesia care across the United States. Each year, OSANA proudly joins this national celebration, recognizing the extraordinary skill, dedication, and life-saving impact CRNAs have on patients and communities every single day.
Message from OSANA President, Kim Riviello
“During CRNA Week, we celebrate the exceptional commitment of Ohio’s CRNAs and SRNAs to patient safety, compassionate care, and clinical excellence. Our members deliver anesthesia with expertise and heart in every clinical setting, from rural hospitals to high-acuity surgical suites to ambulatory surgery centers. It’s an honor to lead this community and advocate for our profession’s continued growth and recognition.”
Learn more about Kim and our entire board.
“CRNAs: The Heart of Anesthesia.”
In countless operating rooms, labor and delivery suites, and trauma settings across the country, you’ll find CRNAs practicing the science and heart of anesthesia. These highly trained professionals guide patients through their most vulnerable moments with unmatched skill, compassion, and reassurance. Whether it’s a child undergoing their first operation, a wounded soldier on the front lines, or a senior facing a crucial procedure, CRNAs are the anesthesia experts there to keep their patients safe, comfortable, and cared for.
How We Engaged Ohio CRNAs for CRNA Week
Throughout the week, we invited our Instagram community to engage with us by sharing their stories, experiences, and perspectives on life as a CRNA or SRNA. From moments of pride and purpose to the everyday realities of patient care (and a little bit of fun), these shared voices highlight the passion, resilience, and heart behind our profession.
Follow along on Instagram to see these stories, celebrate our members, stay informed about OSANA events, and join the conversation.
Here’s a look back at some of our responses to our Instagram questions:
Define CRNA care in one word or phrase.
“Vigilant.”
“Expert.”
“Calm, Controlled, and Covered.”
“Precise.”
“Precision under pressure.”
“Compassionate, excellence.”
CRNAs are essential because...
“We give patients everywhere access to anesthesia.”
“They increase access to quality anesthesia care.”
“They combine advanced clinical expertise with compassionate care.”
Highlight a CRNA mentor.
“Dr. Melissa Younkins”
“Jeremy Fix”
“Sarah Milligan”
Outside the OR, I am a ____
“Sourdough baker!”
“Mom!”
“Dog mom!”
“Doing yoga!”
“Cyclist.”
“Advocate!”
“Gardener.”
This or That: Quick Questions for Ohio CRNAs
We asked our Ohio CRNA and SRNA members a number of quick, simple questions to get to know them better. These were the results.
Mornings (72%) or Nights (28%)
OB (41%) or Trauma (59%)
Music (88%) or Silence (12%)
Continue supporting and recognizing the impactful contribution our colleagues make to healthcare in Ohio by joining us for our spring conference in Columbus in March.
