Nurse Anesthesia Track
The Doctor of Nursing Practice with specialization in Nurse Anesthesia from Union University prepares you with the skills and knowledge for full-scope anesthesia practice including anesthetic administration in all specialties, regional anesthesia, point-of-care ultrasound, and pain management. The nurse anesthesia program addresses the critical leadership skills needed to translate evidence-based care into practice, change systems of care and measure outcomes of groups of patients, populations, and communities.
Graduates are prepared to practice in a wide array of clinical settings, translate research and other evidence into clinical practice, and assume leadership roles in anesthesia groups and healthcare systems. Graduates from our program have a 100% job placement rate after graduation and practice across the country.
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Quick Facts
- Instruction: Front-Loaded Hybrid Program (on-campus courses in Jackson, TN with online courses for core DNP curriculum).
- Admission Term: Fall Only
- Admissions Deadline: Rolling Admissions with priority deadlines of October 1 and January 15 of each year.
Accreditation
The Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, 222 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001, Phone: 847-655-1162, coacrna.org. We are fully accredited through 2032.
Program Highlights
- 36-Month, 99 Credit Program
- Variety of clinical experiences including Level 1 Trauma Centers and Rural All-CRNA Groups
- Dedicated rotations in Cardiac Anesthesia, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Trauma, and Regional Anesthesia.
- Strong focus on sciences including gross anatomy with over 60 hours of whole cadaveric dissection
- 8th Plastination Lab in country
- Dynamic and ongoing interaction between students and our dedicated faculty of experienced nurse anesthetists
- Outstanding faculty and clinical preceptors who are committed to each student's education