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ANESTHESIA LINKS-

CRNA Discussion and Email Lists

This list is provided as a service to inform members of anesthesia resources on the Internet. MoANA does not endorse or recommend any sites. This list is not all inclusive and other resources may exist that might be beneficial to CRNAs. MoANA is not responsible for the content of these lists, and subscribers are advised to join or view content at their own risk.

CRNA-specific lists are listed first, in alphabetical order, followed by other anesthesia lists. Only lists with an identified responsible party have been listed.

CRNA-Run Discussion Lists 

CRNANews: This CRNA-run list is moderated, which means that all messages are reviewed for appropriate content. CRNAnews was established by Washington CRNA Dan Simonson. Although moderated, the authors of individual posts and Dan Simonson, CRNA, are solely responsible for its content. To subscribe, send an email to crnanews@qwest.net  and include your full name and AANA number.

Old Gaspassers: A generally unmoderated mailing list, dealing with anesthesia information and CRNA issues. List owner is Juan Quintana, CRNA. To apply, go to the web site at: http://www.oldgaspassers.com using the Apply link there, and fill out required information. Membership is limited to those with verifiable AANA membership or member recommendation.

Clinical Anesthesia: A moderated list covering all topics pertaining to the clinical administration and management of anesthesia, patient care management, and treatment of pain. List is open to CRNAs, international nurse anesthetists, and students in this specialty. Individuals posting about topics other than clinical matters are directed to other lists. All posts must be signed; unsigned posts may be returned without being distributed to the list. Administrator/Owner: Michael A. Fiedler, CRNA, PhD. List moderators include CRNAs residing over a broad cross-region of the United States. To apply, go to: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ClinicalAnesthesia/ 

CRNABiz.com: 
CRNAbiz.com, a resource for CRNAs, nurse anesthesia students and others interested in opportunties for CRNA business and professional development. Registration provides access to message boards, files, articles and more. Administrator/Owner: Dennis Gundersen, CRNA. Register at www.CRNAbiz.com 

Pain-CRNA: A moderated list covering CRNA practice in pain management and pain management education. List is open to CRNAs, student nurse anesthetists, and international nurse anesthetists. All posts must be signed. Administrator/Owner: Thom Bloomquist, MS, CRNA, FAAPM. List moderators include, Art Zwerling, MS, CRNA, DNP, DAAPM and Mike Barts, MS, CRNA, FAAPM. To apply, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pain-CRNA/ 

Anesthetists in Recovery (AIR) for Sobriety: Forum for CRNA/SRNAs in recovery or seeking recovery from the disease of chemical dependency to share their experience strength and hope. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/airforsobriety/ 

PAIR (Partners In Recovery): An online e-group for mutual support for the partners/significant others of CRNAs/SRNAs that are in recovery from chemical dependency or in need of recovery from chemical dependency. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/PAIRforsobriety/ 

Other Anesthesia Lists 

GASNet 
http://gasnet.med.yale.edu 
GASNet is an unmoderated forum for discussion of any aspect of anesthesiology established by Dr. Keith Ruskin. It is open to anyone with a professional interest in clinical issues or research in anesthesiology. Subscription to GASNet is available free of charge to any anesthesia professional.

ACCRI 
http://www.eur.nl/fgg/anest/wright/ 
Anesthesia and Critical Care Resources on the Internet (ACCRI) The list is maintained by A.J. Wright, MLS, AHIP of the Department of Anesthesiology library at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama. The hypertext version at GASNet is maintained by Frank O'Connor, MD of the Department of Anesthesiology at the Erasmus University in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

For Students in Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs

Learn to Sleep
http://groups.google.com/group/learn-to-sleep
The group is intended to connect students in nurse anesthesia educational programs around the globe and facilitate communication regarding the science and art of anesthesia. The group is moderated by CRNAs to ensure pertinent, anesthesia-related posts. International nurse anesthesia students are also welcome. A number of bright, experienced CRNAs review posts and give feedback where possible, offering a form of online mentorship. The only requirement to join is the student's full name and the school that they attend.

SRNAForum
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/srnaforum/
A email forum for students of nurse anesthesia to share information on surviving the perils of the anesthesia educational process. Share clinical, didactic and personal struggles and triumphs.

American Association of Nurse Anesthetists

State Associations for Nurse Anesthetists

American Society of Anesthesiologists

AnestaWeb

The Anesthesia Nursing and Medicine Website

Missouri Society of Anesthesiologists

International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists (IFNA)

POLITICAL LINKS-

Register to VOTE in Missouri

The White House

United States Senate

Senator McCaskill use http://mccaskill.senate.gov/contact/ or phone at 202.224.6154.

Senator Bond use http://bond.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=ContactUs.ContactForm or phone at 202.224.5721.

United States House of Representatives

The Governor of Missouri

Missouri General Assembly - information on legislators and committees, state statutes, and bill tracking. 

CSPAN Political Links

Yahoo's Missouri Government Listings

Legislative lookup for Federal and State Officials

RESOURCE LINKS-

National Provider Identifier

For Health Care Providers

The Administrative Simplification provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) mandated the adoption of a standard unique identifier for health care providers. The National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) collects identifying information on health care providers and assigns each a unique National Provider Identifier (NPI). To apply online for your NPI, click the following link: https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov

Accredited CRNA Programs in the U.S.

American Nurses Association

CMS

Missouri Board of Nursing

Missouri Code of State Regulations (CSR)

Missouri Hospital Association

Missouri State Senate  Missouri House of Representatives

The Joint Commission (JCAHO)

Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS)

The Virtual Anaesthesia Textbook

Missouri Nurses Association

HEALTH CARE LINKS