About CANA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are Advanced Practice Nurses who Provide Quality Anesthesia Care and Services.

CANA, Inc., The Professional Organization for CRNAs in California

• Provides patient information about anesthesia and related health care services
• Monitors CRNA practice and health care legislation
• Works with lawmakers and regulatory agencies in its government relations activities
• Consults with educational institutions that graduate CRNAs
• Provides current educational information for CRNAs in practice
• Promotes partnerships with the community and other health care professionals to provide quality health care for all Californians.

Vision Statement

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) –
safe and highly qualified anesthesia professionals for every Californian.

Mission Statement

The California Association of Nurse Anesthetists (CANA)
promotes leadership in critical thinking, strategic planning, practice issues,
membership education, fiscal accountability, and public relations.

Core Values
Advocacy, Integrity, Professionalism, Quality.

The History of CANA, Inc. dates back to 1930. CRNAs possess the knowledge, professionalism and skills that California's rapidly changing health care market requires and demands as it moves into the 21st century.