NBCRNA Media

The NBCRNA produces regular, timely communications to inform CRNAs, students, program administrators, CE vendors, other stakeholders, and the public about important developments and updates with regard to certification and recertification for nurse anesthetists.

The NBCRNA also periodically develops joint news releases with other organizations, such as the AANA, about collaborative developments. We provide support upon request to accredited providers to assist their efforts in communicating the value of certification. The NBCRNA also contributes to other publications that offer education and resources about Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs).

Media Contact

If you are a member of the media and would like to talk to a nurse anesthesia expert, please contact NBCRNA's Director, Communications & Engagement Donna Foersom dfoersom@nbcrna.com or 708-667-0118.

 

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New Quarterly CRNA Newsletter

- Oct 2, 2025, 00:00 AM

Quarterly Update October 2025

 

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NBCRNA at the AANA Annual Congress  

 

NBCRNA was well represented at the 2025 AANA Annual Congress in Nashville, TN. On Friday, August 9, NBCRNA Chief Executive Officer John Preston moderated a panel discussion about the Maintaining Anesthesia Certification (MAC) Program and its progress over the past year. Panel participants included Chris Gill, Garry Brydges, and Tim Muckle. Our staff also had over 1,000 productive discussions with CRNAs and students at the NBCRNA booth – thank you to everyone who stopped by! Watch our video to see more.

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Join our next Open Forum!

 

The NBCRNA will be hosting our next Open Forum event on Oct 7, 2025, from 5-6 p.m. CT. We invite you to join John Preston, our Chief Executive Officer, and Chris Gill, our Chief Credentialing Officer, to get all your questions about the MAC Program answered. You can submit questions in advance to communications@nbcrna.com. 

Maintaining Anesthesia Certification (MAC) Program 

 

August 1, 2025, marked one year since the launch of the Maintaining Anesthesia Certification (MAC) Program. Since launch, we’ve reached some incredible milestones:  .

  • 60,000+ CRNAs are now enrolled in the MAC Program. 
  • 8,000+ CRNAs are enrolled in the modified version of the MAC Program.  
  • 91,000+ quarterly assessments have been completed.
  • 2.5 million MAC Check questions have been answered.  
  • 92%+ are currently meeting the performance standard.   

The NBCRNA is excited to see the CRNA community committed to continuous education through the MAC Program. Visit the One Year of MAC webpage to learn more.  

NBCRNA Leadership Featured in Becker's 

 

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Our Chief Credentialing Officer, Chris Gill, PhD, MBA, CRNA, NP, FACHE, and Becky LeBuhn, MA, Public Member, NBCRNA Board of Directors were recently featured in Becker’s Hospital Review. Christopher and Becky authored the article “The Future of Healthcare Credentialing Is an Ongoing Dialogue—Not a One-and-Done Certification,” where they explore the evolution of credentialing requirements and the impact on public trust. 

New Certificant Lists 

 

Click the link to view recent CRNA certificants through September 2025.