The Global Voice for Nurse Anesthesia – IFNA History Book
Since 1989 when the IFNA was founded many objectives have been achieved. The IFNA is the recognized international voice for Nurse Anesthesia and wider for all non-physician anesthesia providers. Even if historically nurses were the first anesthesia providers in many countries, it took years for having this international recognition.
The history Book describes the long journey since the beginning till today. It is an important witness of the long history of nurse anesthetists, their education and practice.
The book also contains the IFNA Standards for Education and Practice, as well as the ICN Guidelines for Advanced Practice Nursing: Nurse Anesthetist.
This book is a great resource to educate and advocate for the global role of the Nurse Anesthetist.
Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Anesthetists: The Evolution of the Global Roles
This volume offers a comprehensive global examination of the development of nurse practitioners and nurse anesthetists as advanced practice nursing roles. It explores the historical foundations, education pathways, regulatory frameworks, clinical practice, and leadership structures that shape each role, while recognizing their distinct scopes of practice.
Through international case studies organized by WHO regions, the book highlights how role development has expanded access to care and strengthened health outcomes worldwide. Building upon the ICN Guidelines for Advanced Practice Nursing, it provides a globally informed perspective to support ongoing advancement and innovation in advanced practice nursing.
Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Anesthetists: The Evolution of the Global Roles, Publisher: Springer Nature
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-20762-4
A Global View on Clinical Autonomy for Advanced Practice Nurses
A Global View on Clinical Autonomy for Advanced Practice Nurses: Enhancing Decision-Making, Leadership, and Collaborative Care is a comprehensive international resource exploring the role of clinical autonomy across advanced practice nursing. Edited by internationally recognized leaders, including IFNA Executive Director Jackie Rowles, the book examines how nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners, nurse-midwives, and clinical nurse specialists contribute to improving access to high-quality healthcare worldwide. Through evidence-based research, global case studies, and practical guidance, it addresses the legal, ethical, educational, and policy considerations that shape autonomous practice and collaborative care. This valuable reference is designed for clinicians, educators, policymakers, regulators, researchers, and students committed to advancing advanced practice nursing on a global scale.
A Global View on Clinical Autonomy for Advanced Practice Nurses: Enhancing Decision-Making, Leadership, and Collaborative Care, Publisher: Springer Nature
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-21458-4
ICN Guidelines on Advanced Practice Nursing: Nurse Anesthetists
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has launched Guidelines for Nurse Anesthetists as part of its series of guidelines on Advanced Practice Nursing.
Podcasts of interviews of Nurse Anesthetists
Join Sharon Pearce, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, and Jeremy Stanley, EA, CFP, AIF, on the AANA Public Relations award-winning podcast Beyond the Mask built specifically for the CRNA industry. Each week, we discuss the important issues that happen both in, and beyond, the operating room. Beyond the Mask is consistently rated in the top 50 medical podcasts in the United States.
International Student Journal of Nurse Anesthesia (ISJNA)
The ISJNA is produced exclusively for publishing the work of nurse anesthesia students, and is intended to be basic and introductory in its content. This ISJNA provides an opportunity to introduce the student to the world of writing for publication in a supportive, constructive manner.
Podcasts on Anesthesia Lessons
Listen to anesthesia lessons on Apex Live Anesthesia Podcast.