President Brian Hansen, CRNA

​I am the chief CRNA at UMC hospital and also very busy in solo practice outside the hospital. I was born and raised in Nevada and joined the board member shortly after moving back to the state from training. I was concerned then about the lack of CRNAs in the state back then and the restrictions that have led to the small numbers. The number of CRNAs in the state have doubled in that short time but we still face many large barriers to practice both in large facilities as well as in the community. I have four young kids and want to remain in Nevada which has been my main motivation for improving the environment for CRNA practice in the state.
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I have been serving on the NVANA board since 2022.  I have led the development of the CRNAs for a Safer Nevada PAC since its inception in 2022.  My variety of work environments in Nevada from academic hospital to critical access and office based keeps me in touch with issues in all areas of our profession and helps form contacts and allies.