About FANA

Founded in 1936, the Florida Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (FANA) represents over 6,400 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) licensed in Florida. FANA advocates for our patients and members in legislative and governmental affairs and serves as a resource for CRNAs, the nursing and medical professions, hospitals, health care facilities and others interested in anesthesia care.

CRNAs provide comprehensive anesthesia care to patients before, during and after surgical and obstetrical procedures and are the primary anesthesia professionals in rural and medically underserved areas. CRNAs practice in every setting in which anesthesia is administered including traditional hospital surgical and obstetrical suites, interventional pain management, critical access hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers. CRNAs also practice in the offices of dentists, ophthalmologists and plastic surgeons.

FANA Mission and Vision Statements

Our Mission
FANA advances patient safety and CRNA practice through advocacy, education, and member engagement.

Our Vision
The indispensable resource for nurse anesthetists for accurate information, advocacy and education for members throughout Florida.

Make an Investment in the FANA PAC

When an interest group, union, or corporation wants to contribute to federal candidates or parties, it must do so through a Political Action Committee (PAC). PACs and individuals are the only entities allowed to contribute funds to candidates. FANA has established the FANA PAC to strengthen our profession’s voice in Tallahassee and Washington, D.C. Funded by voluntary investments, the FANA PAC makes contributions to CRNA-friendly candidates and to legislators particularly influential on healthcare issues important to CRNAs and our patients. Neither a Republican nor a Democratic PAC, the FANA PAC focuses solely on advancing the interests of nurse anesthesia in Florida.

2024 Lobbying Expenses Disclosure

As required by section 6033(e) of the Internal Revenue Code, we are required to inform you that $67.43 of your $232.50 state membership dues (an estimated 29% of your 2024-2025 state allocation of AANA dues) is allocated toward expenses incurred by the Florida Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for state lobbying activities. This amount is not deductible as a business expense for federal income tax purposes.

Get Involved!

We are always looking for members of the Florida Association of Nurse Anesthesiology to participate in a variety of ways. From communications to government relations. If you are interested in participating, please click the button to fill out a quick form.

Willingness to Serve Form

Important Videos To Learn More

CRNAs: Expanding the Nation’s Critical Care Workforce

CRNAs: Your Answer to Increasing Access to Care

CRNAs: An Integral Part of Our Healthcare System