The Delaware Association of Nurse Anesthetists (DANA) was formed March 12th, 1953 and is a member organization of the national American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA). Our membership is comprised of nurse anesthetists who work in hospitals, surgery centers and office-based practices throughout Delaware and the surrounding area.
The DANA strives to assure the highest standard of anesthesia care for our patients while promoting the professional well-being and interests of its members.
Our association's strategic goals are as follows:
- Serve as an anesthesia resource for patient safety and clinical excellence.
- Maintain a dynamic state association through financial stewardship and succession planning
- Prioritize advocacy efforts
- Enhance public awareness to nurse anesthesia
- Engage our members