Ashley Showers, assistant professor and assistant program director of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation nurse anesthesia program at Case Western Reserve University'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.