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From January 18th – 25th, 2026, UNC Department of Anesthesiology is thrilled to celebrate our 70+ CRNAs for National CRNA Recognition Week! <\/strong>Nurse anesthetists across our healthcare system are critical members of UNC Health’s peri-operative frontline.\u00a0<\/strong>Almost 60,000* CRNAs safely administer more than 50 million anesthetics to patients each year across the U.S.\u00a0 Nurse anesthetists represent more than 80% of the anesthesia providers in rural counties, where critical access hospitals often rely on independently practicing CRNAs for anesthesia care.<\/p>\n

2026 events planned for National CRNA Recognition Week <\/strong>at UNC Hospitals were celebratory and purposeful.\u00a0 They included:<\/p>\n

Mentor Monday<\/strong> – Giving gratitude to the hearts that inspire. A day for each CRNA team member to remember those who inspired your journey into an amazing profession, including UNC Anesthesiology’s many fantastic mentors who have helped CRNAs entering the field find their place at UNC.<\/i><\/div>\n
Technique Tuesday – <\/strong>“Tip The Bartender!” CRNAs submitted favorite anesthesia tips to share with recent graduates and early-career CRNAs.<\/div>\n
Wednesday<\/strong> – CRNA Breakfast<\/span> at all UNC Hospitals locations. Drop-in session to learn and practice ultrasound-guided PIVs<\/i><\/div>\n
Thursday<\/strong> – UNC Therapy Dog visit<\/div>\n
Friday<\/strong> – Cake Party at UNC Medical Center!<\/div>\n
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UNC Anesthesiology Chief CRNA Aaron Lemmon<\/strong> stated: “While it is important to celebrate this highly respected profession during this week, we would be remiss if we did not recognize the hard work and dedication that this group provides day in and day out throughout the year. UNC, like many other healthcare facilities across the country, is currently battling significant staffing shortages. Despite this, [UNC Health]’s CRNAs have remained flexible provide countless hours of overtime in an effort to keep the operating rooms running across our many locations. This dedication to patient care ensures that the citizens of North Carolina continue to have access to the care that they so desperately need. It has always been an honor of mine to work at UNC as a CRNA, as well as a member of this leadership team. I am humbled by how much the [CRNA] team I work with gives of themselves to care for their patients.”<\/p>\n

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*American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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