About NCANA

The North Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists (NCANA) is a professional association representing more than 2,500 certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), military veterans and students in the state. It promotes and advances CRNAs’ practice and access to high quality care through member engagement, partnerships and advocacy. 

Vision Statement
All Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists in North Carolina are actively engaged members of the NCANA community known for patient safety, outstanding professionalism and the highest quality anesthesia care.

Mission Statement
The North Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists promotes and advances CRNA practice and access to high quality care through member engagement, education, partnerships and advocacy.

Core Values
Integrity – We conduct our business with transparency, openness, accountability and use the highest standards of professional conduct in all our interactions and relationships.
Excellence – We aim for the highest levels of performance, quality of service and member satisfaction in all we do.
Member-Driven – We focus on meeting our members’ needs and exceeding their expectations.
Visionary Leadership – We lead in ways that inspire and pursues a shared vision to advance the profession and the care it provides and for the success of our future member and association.
Agility and Flexibility – We are nimble in decision-making and quickly adapt and respond to change.
Involving and Engaging Everyone – We seek to actively engage all stakeholders (e.g., members, staff, vendors, partners and allies) to effectively pursue our aims and improve the association and its ability to serve members.