Nurse Anesthesia (BSN-DNP)

The focus of this collaborative program is nurse anesthesia practice-oriented investigation in the clinical setting emphasizing health education, leadership, research application, and analysis of health care outcomes. We'll prepare you as a clinical scholar skilled in patient centered care, intra-professional collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, policy advocacy, and improved use of informatics and technology. You'll be prepared to assume a higher level of responsibility and leadership in nursing and health care, with the ultimate goal of improving the health care delivery system of the nation.

Primary Goals

• Provide a higher level of scientific background and practical experience
• Learn to function as an integral part of the health care team
• Preparation for instructional and leadership roles
• Successful completion of the Certified Exam for Nurse Anesthetists

Our nurse anesthesia program emphasizes the acquisition of essential knowledge and skills, including the ability to:

• Apply theory and research knowledge gained from nursing the sciences and humanities to provide optimum care to the patient
• Evaluate the patient preoperatively, anticipating requirements necessary in the perioperative and post-anesthesia phases
• Administer a safe and physiologically investigator and in collaboration with colleagues
• Develop leadership skills necessary in the role as clinician, teacher, researcher, advocate, manager and consultant
• Acquire an appreciation for involvement in the professional activities of the local, regional and national organization
• Relate to and interact with the total health care community of which anesthesiology is one component.