American Association Of Nurse Anesthetists

Organization Overview

American Association Of Nurse Anesthetists is located in Park Ridge, IL. The organization was established in 1948. According to its NTEE Classification (E03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 08/2021, American Association Of Nurse Anesthetists employed 122 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. American Association Of Nurse Anesthetists is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.

For the year ending 08/2021, American Association Of Nurse Anesthetists generated $29.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $25.9m during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.0% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, American Association Of Nurse Anesthetists has awarded 218 individual grants totaling $23,830,418. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO ADVANCE PATIENT SAFETY AND EXCELLENCE IN ANESTHESIA, PROMOTE THE PROFESSION OF NURSE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ADVOCACY: AANA, WHICH REPRESENTS MORE THAN 54,000 CERTIFIED, REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS (CRNA'S) AND STUDENT NURSE ANESTHETISTS NATIONWIDE, ADVOCATES FOR CHANGES TO THE NATION'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM WHICH INCREASE ANESTHESIA PATIENT SAFETY AND AFFORDABILITY OF ANESTHESIA SERVICES, MAXIMIZE PATIENT ACCESS TO CARE, SUPPORT PATIENTS' RIGHTS TO RECEIVE CARE FROM THE PROVIDERS OF THEIR CHOICE, AND ENSURE NURSE ANESTHESIA EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THE NURSE ANESTHESIA PROFESSION ALSO SUPPORTS PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL POLICY WHICH ENABLES MAXIMUM UTILIZATION OF CRNA'S AND THEIR ABILITY TO WORK WITHIN THEIR FULL AND LEGAL SCOPE OF PRACTICE. NUMEROUS OUTCOME STUDIES HAVE DEMONSTRATED THAT THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE IN THE QUALITY OF CARE PROVIDED BY CRNA'S AND THEIR PHYSICIAN ANESTHESIOLOGIST COUNTERPARTS.


EDUCATIONAL/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: THE NURSE ANESTHESIA SPECIALTY REQUIRES THE DEVELOPMENT OF EXPERT CLINICAL JUDGMENT SKILLS AND CRITICAL THINKING CAPABILITIES THAT PREPARE THE NURSE ANESTHETIST TO SAFELY ENGAGE IN THE FULL SCOPE OF ANESTHESIA PRACTICE AS DEFINED BY THE PROFESSION. THE EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION OF CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS (CRNA'S) IS CONDUCTED IN MORE THAN 100 ACCREDITED GRADUATE-LEVEL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND PUERTO RICO. GRADUATES OF ACCREDITED NURSE ANESTHESIA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS MUST PASS THE RIGOROUS NATIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION FOR NURSE ANESTHETISTS IN ORDER TO BECOME QUALIFIED TO PRACTICE AS A CRNA. RECERTIFICATION, WHICH INCLUDES REQUIREMENTS FOR ANESTHESIA PRACTICE AS WELL AS CONTINUING EDUCATION, MUST BE SUCCESSFULLY ACCOMPLISHED EVERY TWO YEARS IN ORDER TO CONTINUE TO PRACTICE AS A CRNA. AANA, AS WELL AS EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS, PROVIDE BOTH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR CRNA'S.


SCOPE OF PRACTICE: NURSE ANESTHETISTS HAVE A DOCUMENTED HISTORY OF PROVIDING SAFE, HIGH-QUALITY ANESTHESIA CARE. TODAY, NEARLY 150 YEARS AFTER THE PROFESSION'S HUMBLE YET HEROIC BEGINNINGS ON THE BATTLEFIELDS OF THE CIVIL WAR, CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS (CRNA'S) ARE THE HANDS-ON PROVIDERS OF MORE THAN 32 MILLION ANESTHETICS GIVEN TO PATIENTS EACH YEAR IN THE UNITED STATES. THE LONGEVITY AND GROWTH OF THE SPECIALTY CAN BE ATTRIBUTED DIRECTLY TO NURSE ANESTHETISTS' COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE AND PATIENT SAFETY, THEIR WILLINGNESS TO PROVIDE SERVICES WHEN AND WHERE NEEDED, AND THE PROVISION OF THOSE SERVICES AT REASONABLE COST. THEY ARE QUALIFIED TO MAKE INDEPENDENT JUDGMENTS CONCERNING ALL ASPECTS OF ANESTHESIA CARE BASED ON THEIR EDUCATION, LICENSURE, AND CERTIFICATION. CRNA'S ARE LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ANESTHESIA CARE THEY PROVIDE AND ARE RECOGNIZED IN STATE LAW IN ALL 50 STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS. WITH ITS STATED MISSION OF "ADVANCING PATIENT SAFETY, PRACTICE EXCELLENCE, AND ITS MEMBERS' PROFESSION," THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS (AANA) HAS BEEN COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF ANESTHESIA CARE PROVIDED BY NURSE ANESTHETISTS SINCE IT WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1931. TO THAT END, THE AANA HAS DEVELOPED STANDARDS FOR ANESTHESIA CARE AND PAIN MANAGEMENT. ADDITIONALLY, THE AANA SUPPORTS CRNA PARTICIPATION IN CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS, PATIENT, QUALITY AND SAFETY RESEARCH, PATIENT SATISFACTION, ADVANCEMENT IN ANESTHESIA TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGY, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF ANESTHESIA PRACTICE STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES. WORKING IN COLLABORATION WITH SURGEONS, PHYSICIAN ANESTHESIOLOGISTS, AND OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, CRNA'S PRACTICE IN EVERY SETTING IN WHICH ANESTHESIA IS DELIVERED: TRADITIONAL HOSPITAL SURGICAL SUITES AND OBSTETRICAL DELIVERY ROOMS; CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITALS; AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS; THE OFFICES OF DENTISTS, PODIATRISTS, OPHTHALMOLOGISTS, PLASTIC SURGEONS AND PAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS; U.S. MILITARY, PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES, AND DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HEALTHCARE FACILITIES.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

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Quest Media & Supplies Inc
Information Technology Services
$441,373
Health Affinities Llc
Professional Services
$371,696
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Information Technology Services
$307,701
Association Laboratory Inc
Professional Services
$188,246
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$0
Total Program Service Revenue$25,118,671
Investment income $641,267
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $511,564
Net Rental Income $452,016
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $997,334
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $28,961,518

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, American Association Of Nurse Anesthetists has awarded $12,559,677 in support to 56 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS INC

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Austin, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$846,965

FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS

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Altamonte Springs, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$781,709

PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS

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Harrisburg, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$721,509

NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS

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Raleigh, NC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$579,827

OHIO STATE ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETI

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Worthington, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$520,920

COUNCIL ON ACCREDITATION

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Rosemount, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$500,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Association Of Nurse Anesthetists has recieved totaling $50,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
National Board Of Certification And Recert Of Nurse Anesthetists

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: Provide sponsorship for the Nurse Anesthesia Annual Meeting

$50,000
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