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2026 Fall Conference Poster Showcase Information
MANA is proud to support our nurse anesthesia professionals by providing this opportunity to showcase their scholarly work to peers! The Poster Showcase will be presented at the 2026 MANA 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
CRNA & SRNA AwardsNominations open 7/15/2026 - 8/14/2026 Do you know a MANA member who has made a meaningful impact on the profession? Recognize them for their achievements by nominating them for a MANA Award! 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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