Build the knowledge and skills to support yourself and others.

Make a difference in well-being.

Earn AANA Digital Badges that recognize your achievement as you build the knowledge and skills to support well-being in yourself, your colleagues, and the nurse anesthesia community.

The courses have been prior-approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology. For each individual course accreditation statement, MAC Ed or pharmacology credits, and approval codes, please visit the CRNA Education Edge. 

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 

AANA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #10862.

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Earn AANA Digital Badges that recognize your achievement as you build the knowledge and skills to support well-being in yourself, your colleagues, and the nurse anesthesia community. 

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What is an AANA Digital Badge?
An AANA Digital Badge recognizes achievement within a focused area of professional development and provides a digital credential that can be shared professionally.
What is the Wellness Ambassador Digital Badge?
The Wellness Ambassador Digital Badge develops knowledge and skills to promote holistic well-being and support others within the nurse anesthesia community. Topics include substance use disorders, suicide awareness and prevention, second victim phenomenon, emotional intelligence, stigma reduction, communication, wellness resources, and the pillars of health and wellness.
Who is the Wellness Ambassador Digital Badge for?
There are separate Wellness Ambassador offerings for CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists and nurse anesthesia residents, allowing learners to select the version designed for their career stage. Learn more through CRNA Education Edge.
What's the difference between the CRNA and Resident Wellness Ambassador Digital Badges?
The CRNA Wellness Ambassador offering provides 7.5 MAC Ed credits. The Resident Wellness Ambassador offering is specifically for nurse anesthesia residents, is free, and does not award CE credit. Both include eight courses covering the same core wellness topics. View the program details on CRNA Education Edge.
What will I learn?
You'll explore substance use disorders, suicide awareness and prevention, second victim phenomenon, emotional intelligence, stigma and shame, communication strategies, wellness resources, and the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual pillars of well-being. Explore the Wellness Ambassador curriculum for additional details.
What happens after I complete the Wellness Ambassador Digital Badge?
After completing the program, participants become part of AANA's Wellness Ambassador Network, providing an opportunity to continue championing wellness within the nurse anesthesia profession. Learn more about the Wellness Ambassador program.
How long does it take to complete?
Duration to be confirmed. AANA's Resident Wellness Ambassador curriculum outline describes approximately 7.5 hours of online, self-paced learning. This duration should be confirmed for both current offerings before publication.
How do I share my badge?
Once you achieve a digital badge, options to share your badge will be available here. You can share on LinkedIn, email signatures, résumés, professional websites, and employer credentialing systems.
How do I earn the micro-credential?
You must earn all four digital badges to achieve the micro-credential, the highest level of practice excellence in the pathway.

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What is an AANA Digital Badge?
An AANA Digital Badge recognizes achievement within a focused area of professional development and provides a digital credential that can be shared professionally.
What is the Wellness Ambassador Digital Badge?
The Wellness Ambassador Digital Badge develops knowledge and skills to promote holistic well-being and support others within the nurse anesthesia community. Topics include substance use disorders, suicide awareness and prevention, second victim phenomenon, emotional intelligence, stigma reduction, communication, wellness resources, and the pillars of health and wellness.
Who is the Wellness Ambassador Digital Badge for?
There are separate Wellness Ambassador offerings for CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists and nurse anesthesia residents, allowing learners to select the version designed for their career stage. Learn more through CRNA Education Edge.
What's the difference between the CRNA and Resident Wellness Ambassador Digital Badges?
The CRNA Wellness Ambassador offering provides 7.5 MAC Ed credits. The Resident Wellness Ambassador offering is specifically for nurse anesthesia residents, is free, and does not award CE credit. Both include eight courses covering the same core wellness topics. View the program details on CRNA Education Edge.
What will I learn?
You'll explore substance use disorders, suicide awareness and prevention, second victim phenomenon, emotional intelligence, stigma and shame, communication strategies, wellness resources, and the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual pillars of well-being. Explore the Wellness Ambassador curriculum for additional details.
What happens after I complete the Wellness Ambassador Digital Badge?
After completing the program, participants become part of AANA's Wellness Ambassador Network, providing an opportunity to continue championing wellness within the nurse anesthesia profession. Learn more about the Wellness Ambassador program.
How long does it take to complete?
Duration to be confirmed. AANA's Resident Wellness Ambassador curriculum outline describes approximately 7.5 hours of online, self-paced learning. This duration should be confirmed for both current offerings before publication.

Wellness Digital Badge Pathway

Make Your Achievement Visible

An AANA Wellness Digital Badge provides professional recognition of your achievement and a credential you can share.

Showcase your Digital Badge on:

  • LinkedIn
  • Professional Profiles
  • Employer Credentialing Records
  • Personal Website


The existing Wellness Ambassador programs already award digital badges, and graduates enter AANA's Wellness Ambassador Network.

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Strengthen Well-Being Across the Profession

Build knowledge and skills to recognize wellness challenges, connect others with support, and help foster healthier, more supportive professional communities.

AANA Wellness Digital Badges provide a structured way to develop specialized wellness knowledge while earning professional recognition for your achievement.

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Wellness Ambassador — CRNA

7.5 MAC Ed Credits
On-Demand
8 Courses

Build the knowledge and skills to promote holistic well-being, recognize challenges affecting anesthesia professionals, communicate effectively in sensitive situations, and connect colleagues with support and resources.

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Wellness Ambassador — Resident

No CE Credit
On-Demand
8 Courses
Free 

Build a foundation for supporting well-being throughout your career while developing the knowledge and skills to advocate for yourself, your peers, and the nurse anesthesia community.

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Build the knowledge and skills to promote holistic well-being, recognize challenges affecting anesthesia professionals, communicate effectively in sensitive situations, and connect colleagues with support and resources.

Wellness Ambassador
CRNA

7.5 MAC Ed Credits
On-Demand
8 Courses

AVAILABLE NOW

Build a foundation for supporting well-being throughout your career while developing the knowledge and skills to advocate for yourself, your peers, and the nurse anesthesia community.

Wellness Ambassador Resident

No CE Credit
On-Demand
8 Courses
Free

AVAILABLE NOW

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Build Specialized Knowledge

Develop knowledge across holistic well-being, substance use disorders, suicide prevention, emotional intelligence, stigma, and other challenges affecting anesthesia professionals.

Put Knowledge Into Action

Gain practical strategies for recognizing concerns, navigating sensitive situations, communicating effectively, and connecting yourself and others with appropriate resources.

Show What You Know

Earn a digital credential that recognizes your achievement and can be shared on LinkedIn, professional profiles, employer credentialing records, and personal websites.

Support Your Community

Use what you learn to advocate for well-being, foster supportive environments, and strengthen the culture of wellness across the nurse anesthesia profession.

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