Understand and appreciate the impact of DEI on their education and clinical practice. The profession of nurse anesthesia is seen as an attainable career for underrepresented nursing students. AANA’s has a greater role in promoting and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion among its members.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Discuss the current statistics of underrepresented groups within the nurse anesthesiology profession.  
2. Address the experiences and barriers that underrepresented groups face as students and clinicians.
3. Highlight the actions that can be taken to better mentor, support, and promote DEI initiatives within the profession and showcase the organizations working toward these goals. 

Michael Greco, PhD, DNP, CRNA, AGACNP-BC, CHSE, FNAP, FAANA

Donte Flanagan, DNP, CRNA, FAANA

Fernando Alfonso, DNP, CRNA, APRN

Lamees Mekkaoui, RN

Accreditation Information:
The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. 

AANA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #10862.

Disclosure Statement:
Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Post-Test Attempt Notice:
A minimum passing score of 80% is required to pass this course. You have TWO opportunities to achieve a passing score. If you fail to achieve a passing score of 80%, you will not receive CE credit for this course.

Content Disclaimer:
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Course content has been prepared by the presenter/developer, and each viewer agrees that the presenter/developer is solely responsible for the content and the accuracy thereof. The viewer agrees that the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology has no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content.

Refund Policy:
Continuing education activities are nonrefundable.