Senator Collins has led efforts to expand access to nursing education and support nurses through every phase of their careers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and member of the Health Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, received the National Health Leadership Award from the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA). The National Health Leadership Award is presented to individuals working at the federal level who have made a significant contribution to the formation of national health policy. The award recognizes Senator Collins’ support for the vital role that Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), also known as nurse anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists, play in providing access to cost-effective, quality anesthesia services to patients. Click here to continue reading.