"I have yet to meet a CRNA that doesn't love what they do." CRNAs share what makes their profession one of compassion, care, and vigilance, and how the Maintaining Anesthesia Certification (MAC) Program supports their ongoing commitment to serving patients. #CRNA

This week, NBCRNA attended the 2026 I.C.E. Exchange conference in Providence, Rhode Island. Chief Assessment Officer, Timothy J. Muckle, Ph.D., ICE-CCP, presented on "Challenging Core Assumptions for Next Gen Credentialing." Dr. Muckle also joined Shahid A. Choudhry, PhD, for the presentation of their e-poster "From Innovation to Evidence: Which Simulation Modalities Are Ready for High-Stakes Certification?" NBCRNA Assessment Development Analyst, Eric Deutz, MEd, ICE-CCP, discussed the longitudinal assessment model of the MAC Program alongside co-presenters in "A Longitudinal Assessment Journey Across Organizations."

Congratulations to all the 2026 graduates! We're excited to welcome you to the profession and see all that you accomplish in the future. #CRNA #ClassOf2026 #NurseAnesthesia

This World Anesthesia Day, we’re celebrating the CRNAs and SRNAs advancing anesthesia care and making a difference in the lives of their patients – your confidence, compassion, and commitment to lifelong learning ensure that patients can trust the CRNA credential in their most vulnerable moments. #WorldAnesthesiaDay #NurseAnesthesia #CRNA

MAC Check is designed as a longitudinal assessment (LA), meaning it aims to measure the knowledge of CRNAs over time instead of in a single high-stakes exam, providing a more comprehensive picture of a CRNA’s learning and development over time. Click here to learn more about LA: ow.ly/CB1i50ZYa0u

We recently hosted the 2026 MAC Check Subcommittee at NBCRNA headquarters in Chicago. This subcommittee is comprised of CRNAs from across the country who volunteer their time and expertise toward creating and reviewing MAC Check questions for their fellow practitioners. We’d also like to recognize subcommittee Chair Joanne Rush, DNP, CRNA, and subcommittee members Kimyatta Brent, DNP, CRNA, Patricia Sarcona, DNP, CRNA, and Mandy Broussard, DNP, CRNA, for 4 years of service. Thank you for volunteering your time towards improving the profession. #CRNA #NurseAnesthesia

Happy #MACMonday! Heather Bair, DNP, ARNP, CRNA, CHSE, FAANA, explains how missing MAC Questions provides CRNAs with an opportunity to identify areas for additional learning. #CRNA #NurseAnesthesia

At the 2026 Annual Congress, we asked CRNAs to tell us how they fit the MAC Program into their real-life practice. Whether you complete your questions first thing in the morning, on a lunch break, or on the go, MAC Check offers CRNAs flexibility to ensure their certification maintenance blends easily into busy schedules. #CRNA #NurseAnesthesia

NBCRNA recently hosted the Nonsurgical Pain Management (NSPM) Subcommittee at our headquarters in Chicago. These volunteers write and review items for the NSPM exam and assist in improving the NSPM subspecialty certification for all. Thank you for all of your hard work! #NSPM #CRNA

NBCRNA congratulates and welcomes to the profession the 388 individuals who earned their #CRNA certification in September 2026! View monthly lists of new credential holders here: nbcrna.com/students/certific…

Happy #MACMonday! Sarah Reynolds, DNAP, CRNA, shares her experience with the MAC Program. #CRNA #NurseAnesthesia

In a new article for Modern Healthcare, NBCRNA Chief Executive Officer John C. Preston, DNSc, CRNA, APRN, FAANA, FNAP, FAAN, examines the role of certification in building trust, strengthening the healthcare workforce and supporting safe patient care. Preston highlights how the CRNA credential serves as both a standard of professional competence and an important component of workforce infrastructure. Read the full article here: ow.ly/IX7S50ZScLX

The flexibility of the MAC Program, designed with CRNAs in mind, allows continuing education to fit easily into their real-life practice. Click here to learn more about the MAC Program: nbcrna.com/MAC. #CRNA #NurseAnesthesia

Happy #MACMonday! Here's some advice from Parissa Razmjou, MSN, CRNA, for CRNAs starting the MAC Program. #CRNA #NurseAnesthesia