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A newly published RCT, the AMBLUMEEN trial, examines the use of immersive virtual reality to manage preoperative anxiety in ambulatory surgery. The data demonstrates a significant decrease in presurgery anxiety scores and a reduction in postoperative PACU morphine requirements for patients utilizing a 20-minute VR session. Access the study at the link below.
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Taking melatonin or Ambien, also known as zolpidem, before surgery may be linked to lower pain levels and an easier recovery, according to new research.
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TANA Members: As we prepare for an exciting year ahead, we’re looking for passionate, motivated CRNAs and SRNAs who want to get involved and make an impact by serving on a TANA committee in 2027.
And if you’ve been waiting for someone to personally invite you to get involved, consider this your invitation from me!
Click the link below to explore our committees and learn more about the opportunities available.
→ tncrna.com/committees
Last week, Jordan Hollinshead, DNAP, CRNA, APN, stepped into the role of immediate past president of TANA after a year of record attendance and advocacy victories. Jerrod Weems, MSN, CRNA, APN, is taking over as president with a clear vision to continue a strong leadership pipeline and a message that every member, from first-year SRNAs to 30-year veterans, belongs at TANA.
Read the full story in our latest Center Stage article, "Celebrating a Year of Successes Ahead of TANA Transitions."
tncrna.com/celebrating-a-yea…
On a mission: UTC DNP nurse anesthesia students deliver surgical care during Honduras medical trip.
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Understanding and treating chronic neuropathic pain has remained challenging due to its complex nature. New research from the lab of Clifford Woolf MB BCh PhD, at Boston Children’s Hospital’s FM Kirby Neurobiology Center describes a novel approach for reducing pain by disrupting interactions within pain-sensing nerve cells called nociceptors. The mechanisms of this new approach have been licensed to a local biotech company — led by a former Woolf lab postdoc — and are being used to inform the development of new therapeutics.
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As the anesthesia shortage drives up provider pay and pushes more ASCs and hospitals into paying subsidies, two anesthesia staffing executives say the strongest retention tool isn’t a bigger paycheck. It’s culture.
Compensation still matters, both said. But keeping CRNAs and anesthesiologists in permanent roles and away from the pull of locum tenens work depends on whether providers feel supported, heard and able to see a long-term future at a facility.
beckersasc.com/anesthesia/th…
Ketamine, a medication used in operating rooms for anesthesia and pain control, may offer another benefit for some new mothers: easing early symptoms of postpartum depression after cesarean delivery (C-section), according to a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2026 annual meeting.
A new meta-analysis found that administering ketamine or esketamine (a ketamine derivative) during or immediately after a C-section was associated with a statistically significant reduction in depressive symptoms within the first two weeks after birth, a vulnerable period for women as they recover from surgery and care for their infants.
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Taking opioids for years does not seem to improve pain and functioning in people with chronic back pain, according to a new Northwestern University study that compared 70 long-term opioid users to 70 similar patients not taking opioids.
The study also found large differences in brain activity between the two groups and identified new molecular markers, including some involving serotonin receptors, that could lead to new treatment for pain and for tapering off opioids.
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SRNAs: Don’t miss the opportunity to apply for scholarships with the AANA Foundation! Tap the link below to view a PDF with all dates.
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Happy #WorldAnesthesiaDay! Celebrated annually on Oct. 16, World Anesthesia Day brings together the global anesthesia community to recognize progress in anesthesia and highlight the importance of safe, affordable and equitable anesthesia care.
It's also Day 1 of the TANA Annual Meeting in Franklin! 🎉 Onsite registration is available.
Get all the meeting details here: tncrna.com/tanas-89th-annual…
We made it! Tomorrow is the start of our 2026 Annual Meeting weekend. We've been highlighting our Ascend Mentorship Program the last few weeks, so if you haven't gotten involved yet, please take a minute to consider becoming a mentor to the next generation of CRNAs in Tennessee. The program is a great way to engage and to build up the CRNA pipeline. Sign up to become a mentor today!
tncrna.com/ascend
We’re excited to welcome Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia (MTSA) as a Platinum Partner for our 89th Annual Meeting!
MTSA—founded in 1950—is one of the nation’s leading independent nurse anesthesia schools, offering DNAP programs that blend Christian values with clinical excellence and advanced simulation training.
Thank you, MTSA, for your distinguished support!
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Patients living in areas with more intense urban heat were less likely to have an optimal recovery after major surgery, according to new research on nearly 700,000 patients.
The research will be presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2026 in Washington, Sept. 26-29, where thousands of surgeons will convene to advance surgical quality, patient safety, and access to care.
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2016 to 2024 Saw Increase in Patients Using Medical Cannabis healthday.com/healthpro-news…
It's Annual Meeting week! We hope you plan to join us for a fun weekend of learning, connecting and experiencing all that TANA has to offer. As the state's association for certified registered nurse anesthetists, we're always thinking of that CRNA pipeline. Becoming a mentor is a great way to ensure the next generation of CRNAs has a great foundation on which to practice and learn.
tncrna.com/ascend
Today we would like to highlight one of this year’s Annual Meeting Partner Sponsors: North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA)!
Be sure to stop by their exhibit booth to learn more about NAPA and explore career opportunities! We want to thank them for their generous support.
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Navigating the nurse anesthetist world can be a tricky for SRNAs and up and coming CRNAs. Sometimes, the thing that can make or break the whole experience is connecting with a seasoned CRNA you can ask questions of and navigate the ups and downs with. That's why we're encouraging TANA CRNAs to consider becoming a mentor through our Ascend Mentorship Program. Click here to learn more and sign up today!
tncrna.com/ascend
We are excited to welcome Samantha Agee, DNP, CRNA, FCEPS, APRN, to TANA's 89th Annual Meeting. Samantha's session, "When Resilience Becomes Expectation: The Hidden Cost of Owning Your Voice, Your Values, & Your Vision in Leadership," will be held on Friday, October 16.
Recent reports about anesthesia staffing challenges at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center tell an important story about Minnesota’s healthcare workforce, and about professionals like nurse anesthetists who continued to care for veterans.
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