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ABOUT US

WHAT DO WE DO?

The Arkansas Association of Nurse Anesthetists (ARANA) is a non-profit organization with over 750 members representing almost 1000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) in the state of Arkansas.

 

Through education and advocacy, our goal is to allow the delivery of affordable, high quality, and accessible anesthesia care by CRNAs.

WHAT IS A CRNA?

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who specialize in providing anesthesia care. They work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, surgical centers, and outpatient clinics, and work closely with surgical care teams to ensure safe and effective anesthesia delivery.

CRNA ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

CRNAs are skilled professionals who administer anesthesia, assess patient histories, formulate plans, and manage medications. They monitor vital signs, respond promptly to changes, and employ various techniques for pain management. Advocating for patient safety and tailored care, CRNAs ensure optimal anesthesia delivery.

Their primary responsibilities include:

Anesthesia Administration

Patient
Monitoring

Pain
Management

Patient
Advocacy

Brad Pitts

President

501-593-5223

president@arcrnas.com

John Mark Rutter

President - Elect

870-834-9777

presidentelect@arcrnas.com

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Race Shelby

Secretary

870-489-1285

secretary@arcrnas.com

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Zelda Epperson-May

Treasurer

870-307-9129

treasurer@arcrnas.com

Kasia Pabian

Past President

501-454-9938

kasiapabian@yahoo.com

2024-2025
ARANA Board of Directors

Michelle Gonzalez

Ben Griffin

318-469-0476

griffin001@mac.com

Michael Agbor

225-324-9770

arungmike@yahoo.com

Todd Hammon

559-313-1803

Lhammon@astate.edu

Michael Marsh

Tia Franklin

"The Arkansas Association of Nurse Anesthetists is devoted to advocating for top-tier patient care and professional excellence in nurse anesthesia. Our mission is to establish Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) as esteemed leaders in anesthesia provision while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective anesthesia care to all patients. Through advocacy, education, and collaboration, we empower our members, advance our profession, and promote community health and well-being."

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