Registered Nurses Would Have More Freedom Under Florida Bill

Registered Nurses Would Have More Freedom Under Florida Bill

Michael Costeines
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February 18, 2025
Two Florida lawmakers filed a bill that would lessen state guardrails imposed on Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) by allowing them to perform their work without illusory physician supervision. Sen. Ana Marie Rodriguez (R-Doral) and Rep. Mike Giallombardo (R-Cape Coral) filed identical pieces of legislation on Friday. “Florida continues to grow, and our health care […]
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Keiser University Hopes to Continue Addressing Nursing Crisis with their Day at the Capitol

Keiser University Hopes to Continue Addressing Nursing Crisis with their Day at the Capitol

Liv Caputo
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January 23, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Keiser University will host their annual "Keiser Days" at the Florida Capitol during the fourth week of the Legislative Session. The school hopes to continue addressing the growing nursing shortage in the state and win big with a new bill designed to help nurse anesthetists. "As one of Florida's largest private, non-profit universities, Keiser […]
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FANA Encourages Veterans Become CRNAs

FANA Encourages Veterans Become CRNAs

Jim McCool
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November 11, 2022
In 2020, nurses and medical field employees were praised as "front line," workers like never before.  Now, Florida is seeing an increase in veterans now serving as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). The Florida Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (FANA) is thanking the military veterans who have taken skills from their previous service and transferring it […]
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