Carrie Bowman Dalley Selected Fellow of AANA
(July 11, 2025) — Carrie Bowman Dalley, PhD, CRNA, associate professor of nursing and program director for the School of Nursing’s Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Program, has been selected as a fellow of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA).
Carrie Bowman Dalley, PhD, CRNA
According to the AANA, the fellows of the AANA (FAANA) designation distinguishes certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA) as premier anesthesia providers who have a high level of skills, training, experience, achievement and professional standards.
“I am deeply honored to be recognized as a fellow of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology,” said Dalley. “As a practicing CRNA and educator, I am passionate about mentoring the next generation of nurse anesthetists and ensuring they have the knowledge, skills and dedication needed to provide exceptional patient care. This recognition inspires me to continue contributing to our profession’s growth and to advocate for the vital role CRNAs play in health care delivery.”
The FAANA designation also represents a commitment to quality, professional development and continued education, ensuring that FAANA designees stand apart from other providers.
“Dr. Bowman Dalley is an exceptional educator and professional who consistently upholds the highest standards of her specialty,” said Georgetown University School of Nursing Dean Roberta Waite, EdD, RN, PMHCNS, ANEF, FADLN, FAAN. “Her contributions to Georgetown’s Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice Program have been instrumental in its national recognition and high ranking. It is a true pleasure to congratulate her on this well-deserved honor.”
Dalley will be inducted next month during the AANA Annual Congress in Nashville.
“You join a group of leaders whose achievements and enduring contributions have had a meaningful and lasting impact on the nurse anesthesia profession and the role of CRNAs,” said Keith E. Macksoud, MA, CRNA, USAR(ret.), FAANA, chair of the FAANA Selection Committee.
Dalley has been a member of the nurse anesthesia faculty since 2006. Her excellence in teaching has been recognized by her Georgetown colleagues with a Faculty Achievement in Education Award and an Innovation in Teaching Award. In addition to her service in the DNAP program, Dalley was elected vice-chair of the executive faculty for the Georgetown University School of Nursing (2022-2024 term).
Dalley received her BSN at the University of Washington and MS in Nurse Anesthesia from Georgetown University. In 2017, she earned her PhD in Pharmacology from Georgetown University. Dalley practices as a CRNA at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, where she provides expert anesthesia care and is a preceptor to nurse anesthesia students.