CRNAs for a Safer Nevada is a nonpartisan state-registered Political Action Committee (PAC) dedicated to advancing the profession of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in Nevada. Our mission is to ensure patient access to safe, cost-effective anesthesia care by supporting legislative candidates who understand and advocate for CRNAs and the issues that impact our profession.
WHY DO CRNAS IN Nevada NEED A PAC?
Through contributions from CRNAs and supporters, our PAC identifies and financially supports candidates who share our commitment to patient safety, professional recognition, and access to healthcare. These resources help us build strong relationships with policymakers and give CRNAs a unified voice at the Nevada Legislature to support legislators who will work to help maintain and advance our practice rights as CRNAs.
WHO FUNDS THE CRNA’S for a SAfer Nevada PAC?
Dedicated professionals and passionate advocates such as yourself. Our PAC depends on contributions from CRNAs and others, so that CRNAs can have a strong voice to advance our priorities before the Nevada Legislature.
WHY DO WE NEED A SEPARATE PAC FOR Nevada, WHEN THERE IS A NATIONAL PAC AFFILIATED WITH THE AANA?
Simply, the national PAC works on federal issues, and our state PAC works on state issues. The CRNA-PAC , or the AANA PAC works on federal and regional problems such as
Removing supervision and other barriers to CRNA care
Ensuring veterans have access to high-quality CRNA anesthesia care
Supporting legislation to reverse cuts to Medicare and insurance reimbursement
Support the nursing workforce
CRNAs for a Safer Nevada PAC works on CRNA issues within the stateof Nevada. Because many of the laws and regulations impacting CRNA practice are determined at the state level, it is essential to have a PAC in Nevada to ensure our voices are heard and our profession is represented in the state legislature.
DOES THE NVANA (state) or AANA (national) organization CONTROL THE CRNAS for a Safer Nevada PAC?
CRNAs for a Safer Nevada PAC is a separate entity from the NVANA and AANA. We do work in conjunction with the NVANA and AANA by utilizing many of their resources and connections, but the PAC does not receive any financial contribution from either organization.
I already contibute to the AANA PAc, Do I need to contribute to the State PAc?
CRNA’s for a Safer Nevada PAC does not receive any financial contribution from the AANA PAC contributions. Both entities are working on fronts that will affect your right to practice as a CRNA. The AANA PAC , CRNA-PAC, will work to protect and advance your practice at the federal level, while the state PAC , CRNA’s for a Safer Nevada, works to advance and safeguard your right to practice within the state of Nevada. If you want your voice heard and real change to be enacted at the state level, the PAC needs your support. Your contribution directly empowers us to stand up for you and ensure CRNAs are represented where it matters most at the Nevada Legislature.
CAN CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PAC COME FROM MY ANESTHESIA CORPORATION OR A LARGER CORPORATION?
Yes, Nevada law permits corporate contributions (anesthesia company) to the PAC. For any annual contribution exceeding $1,000, state reporting requirements mandate that we collect the corporation’s address, just as we do for individuals contributions to the PAC.
CAN CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PAC BE MADE ANONYMOUSLY?
Occasionally, NVANA would like to recognize our most consistent and generous contributors. However, if you wish not to be recognized in any newsletters or publications, please email us at [email protected] and we will ensure to keep you anonymous. Nevada state law requires PACs to report name and address of person, group, or organization that makes contributions to the CRNAs for a Safer Nevada PAC, over $1000 annually.
Any contributions over $1000 annually, are reported to the state, but to our knowledge, are not made public.
DOES THE PAC CONTRIBUTE TO DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES?
CRNAs for a Safer Nevada is a nonpartisan PAC. We support and contribute to candidates—Republican, Democrat, or otherwise—who are committed to advancing and protecting the role of CRNAs within the Nevada State Legislature.
CAN CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PAC BE USED AS A TAX DEDUCTION?
Unfortunately, contributions to a political action committee are not tax deductible. The federal government does not qualify any campaign contributions state or national, as a tax deduction.
WHO DECIDES WHAT POLITICIANS RECEIVED CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE CRNAS for a Safer Nevada PAC?
The PAC Committee carefully reviews legislators’ records and engages directly with lawmakers and their staff to assess their understanding of and support for CRNAs. The committee is composed of a Chairman, Treasurer, and board members—all of whom are CRNAs.
Who should Give?
For all who are passionate about advancing the CRNA profession in Nevada, supporting your state PAC is just as critical to your career as maintaining malpractice insurance. Just as malpractice coverage protects your license and livelihood today, the PAC safeguards your future by ensuring your right to practice in the Silver State. Your contribution helps protect not only your profession, but also the patients who rely on the care CRNAs provide. There is a range of contribution levels CRNAs or others may select from the gold, silver, bronze levels. If none of these options suit you, there is a choose your own contribution option as well.
Can Nurse Anesthesia Residents Contribute to the PAC?
Absolutely! As residents we understand that you may not have the time to volunteer to advocate for the CRNA profession, and so we have created the Silver State contribution level just for you.
I pledged $35 or more a month, when can I expect my PAc Pin?
Thank you for stepping up to support CRNAs in Nevada! As a token of our appreciation, anyone contributing $35 or more per month will receive a Nevada CRNA magnetic lapel pin. Motherlode Contributors will be recognized with a special edition Nevada CRNA rhinestone lapel pin—an exclusive way to show your commitment and leadership in advancing our profession. These pins will ship to you at the end of the first quarter after you begin your donation.
