Ashley Showers, assistant professor and assistant program director of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation nurse anesthesia program at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½'s Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, has been inducted as a fellow of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA).
Showers is "an accomplished educator, clinician, and administrator. She is a transformational leader, advancing the profession in pediatric anesthesia. She promotes inclusive mentorship and co-developed a prestigious RN-CRNA mentorship program. She serves as a COA onsite reviewer, state Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion chair, and author of book chapters. Her most notable contribution is her service as academic faculty for over a decade," the AANA induction announcement reads.
According to the AANA, fellows are recognized in their field for being outstanding practitioners, educators, researchers, and advocates.
CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists who are active or emeritus members of AANA may earn the Fellow of the AANA (FAANA) designation, a major career achievement that indicates a commitment to excellence in the profession of nurse anesthesiology.
Acceptance criteria include professional achievements that demonstrate impactful contributions to promoting and advancing nurse anesthesiology: Clinical practice, education, research, professional advocacy, and meet the high standards of AANA.