ROSEMONT, Ill., July 23,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of
Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has named Shayne Hauglum, PhD, CRNA, APRN, to serve as
AANA's Chief Science and Practice Officer. He will report to Chief
Executive Officer Bill Bruce, MBA,
CAE, effective September 30,
2024.
In this role, Dr. Hauglum will oversee AANA's Professional
Education Division, Research and Quality Division, Scholarly
Publications, AANA Journal, Professional Practice Division,
and its Academy of Nurse Anesthesia Fellows.
As Chief Science and Practice Officer, Dr. Hauglum will
strategize, develop, and execute professional development and
educational programs for CRNAs. In addition, in this role he will
direct research studies, analyses, and surveys that will serve as
the basis for new policy initiatives and support positions related
to issues affecting the membership such as the development of
evidence-based resources, such as practice standards, guidelines,
and position statements.
"With years of leadership and research in academic, clinical,
and foundation settings, Shayne's extensive background perfectly
positions him to support the development of thought-provoking and
evidence-based concepts and resources to enhance the profession of
nurse anesthesiology," said Bruce. "His vast experiences will add
value not just to AANA and its members, but to the practice of
nurse anesthesiology."
Dr. Hauglum most recently served as a clinical associate
professor for the nurse anesthesia program at the University of Miami School of Nursing and Health
Sciences in Miami, Florida. In
addition, he is a practicing Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
(CRNA), also known as nurse anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist,
at several Miami-area hospitals
and surgery centers. Prior to joining the University of Miami, Dr. Hauglum was the
founder and owner of White Mountain Anesthesia, PLLC, in
North Conway, New Hampshire.
Since 2023, Dr. Hauglum has served on the AANA Foundation
as its research chair and on its Executive Committee. He has been
an AANA Foundation trustee since 2021. He is the lead and
contributing author of numerous peer-reviewed publications. Areas
of research concentration include acute and chronic pain management
and the use of ultrasound technology in educational and clinical
settings.
"It is an honor to be selected to lead the science and practice
activities of AANA, and I look forward to working with my fellow
members and staff to not just identify challenges and emerging
issues facing AANA and its members in practice and research, but to
work to develop solutions that advance the value of CRNAs in the
healthcare delivery system, industry, practice, and advocacy with
policy research," Dr. Hauglum said.
Dr. Hauglum earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from the
University of Phoenix in Honolulu; a master's degree in nurse
anesthesia from the University of New
England in Biddeford,
Maine; and his doctorate degree in nursing from the
University of Miami.
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