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2026 Fall ConferenceNavigate | Minnesota Association of Nurse Anesthetists2026 Fall Conference 2026 Fall Conference Schedule
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Session
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Presenter
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7:00-8:00 AM
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Registration & Breakfast
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8:00-9:00 AM
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AANA Update: Current Issues and National Priorities
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Greg Collins, DNP, CRNA
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9:00-10:00 AM
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The Historical Intersection of Witchcraft and Nurse Anesthesia
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Debbie Barber, DNP, CRNA
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10:00-10:30 AM
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Posters & Exhibits
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10:30-11:30 AM
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Unmuted: Speaking Up for Addiction and Recovery in Nurse Anesthesia
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Louisa Martin, PhD, CRNA
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11:30 AM-12:30 PM
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Lunch (Provided for Attendees)
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12:30-1:30 PM
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ABCs of AFE: Recognition and Treatment of Amniotic Fluid Embolism
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Greg Collins, DNP, CRNA
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1:30-2:30 PM
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Student Presentations
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2:30-3:00 PM
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Posters & Exhibits
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3:00-4:00 PM
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Name That Receptor
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Debbie Barber, DNP, CRNA
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4:00-5:00 PM
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Breaking the Cycle: Workplace Incivility in the Operating Room and Its Implications for CRNAs
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Louisa Martin, PhD, CRNA
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5:00-5:45 PM
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Honors Reception
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5:45-6:30 PM
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Vendor & Exhibit Social Hour
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7:00-9:00 PM
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PAC Event: Trivia Mafia at Zamboni's
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Time
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Session
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Presenter
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7:00-7:30 AM
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Registration & Breakfast
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7:30-8:30 AM
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The Strength Required to Decide What to Do
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Justin Robinson, MNA, CRNA
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8:30-9:30 AM
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New Tools in the Toolbox: Methadone and Remimazolam
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Eric Kern, MNA, CRNA
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9:30-10:30 AM
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10 Steps to Becoming a 1099 Medical Professional
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CoryAnn Kleinhaus, MS, CRNA
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10:30-11:00 AM
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Posters & Exhibits
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11:00 AM-12:00 PM
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Advocacy Isn’t Optional: Legislative Priorities for Every CRNA
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Joe Sellwood; Matt Dyer; Seth Mogler
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12:00-2:30 PM
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MANA Business Meeting (Box Lunch Provided)
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2:30-3:00 PM
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Posters & Exhibits
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3:00-4:00 PM
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Dopamine: Mind Control and More
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Debbie Barber, DNP, CRNA
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4:00-5:00 PM
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Pushing Practice Forward: Trust, Culture, and Workforce Utilization
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Carol Daniel; Dustin Heck; Michael Singh; Paul Colligan Speakers
ExhibitorsCRNA & SRNA AwardsNominations now closed CRNA Awards Outstanding Professional Advocacy: recognizes the accomplishments of CRNAs who have made a significant contribution to the preservation and advancement of the nurse anesthesia profession through advocacy, educational, legislative, legal, and/or regulatory efforts. Outstanding Professional Accomplishment: Recognizes individuals whose foremost dedication to excellence has furthered the art and science of nurse anesthesia. Clinical Instructor of the Year: Recognizes the contributions of an individual who has made a significant contribution to the teaching of nurse anesthesia students in the clinical arena. Didactic Instructor of the Year: Recognizes the contributions of an individual who has made a significant contribution to the teaching of nurse anesthesia students in the classroom setting. Lifetime Achievement: Recognizes CRNAs who have made significant contributions to the field of nurse anesthesia throughout their lifetime. SRNA Award: Note: Only clinical faculty, didactic faculty, or program directors can nominate SRNAs for this award. The MANA Emerging Leader Student Award: Recognizes an outstanding student who has demonstrated exceptional promise as a future Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). This award honors individuals who consistently exhibit leadership, professionalism, and dedication to the nurse anesthesia profession. FOMNA PAC Event |
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