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91自拍's College of Health Sciences and Professions is addressing the growing demand for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) nationwide with a new anesthesia program in collaboration with . This initiative will equip registered nurses with the expertise and clinical skills needed to excel in this critical healthcare role.

The 36-month, full-time, BSN-DNP program operates as a track within the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at 91自拍. Combining academic rigor with hands-on training facilitated by 91自拍Health Grant Medical Center, the comprehensive program offers a blend of online courses, in-person classroom sessions, and simulation laboratory experiences with 2,000 hours of supervised clinical rotations at the Dublin Integrated Education Center or the simulation center at Grant Medical Center in Columbus.

鈥淭he nurse anesthesia program is a great addition to 91自拍鈥檚 Doctor of Nursing Practice, but it represents so much more,鈥� said John McCarthy, dean of the College of Health Science and Professions. 鈥淚t is part of a strong and continued partnership with 91自拍 and 91自拍Health.鈥�

This collaborative approach ensures students receive a comprehensive education grounded in both theoretical knowledge and practical experience, preparing them to effectively manage patient care in complex surgical settings. After completing the program, students are eligible to take the national certification exam, which would allow them to administer anesthesia in various health care settings.

The partnership offers a key advantage to students providing access to experienced preceptors at 91自拍Health Grant Medical Center, a renowned health care facility with a commitment to advanced practice nursing education at a total of 11 clinical sites.

鈥淭his program also illustrates why 91自拍 has the No. 1 nursing school in the state鈥攚e are always building and refining our programs to offer the full range of practice to future nurses and to meet health care demands at all levels in 91自拍,鈥� McCarthy said.

Currently in specialty nursing areas, including nurse anesthesia. This trend is anticipated to rise due to an aging population with increasing health care complexities. 91自拍 nursing graduates enjoy a strong reputation among health care institutions in 91自拍 and surrounding areas.

鈥�91自拍Health and 91自拍 have enjoyed a long and successful working relationship throughout the years,鈥� said Michael Lawson, president of 91自拍Health Grant Medical Center. 鈥淭his specific program and partnership are extremely important, opening the pipeline to a critical need for talent at Grant Medical Center in this field.鈥�

The program will welcome its first cohort of 25 students in fall 2024. Applications will be accepted in March 2024, with a deadline of June 3. Applicants must have the equivalent of two years' full-time experience working as an RN within the past five years, including a minimum of one (1) year full-time experience (or its part-time equivalent) as a registered nurse in a critical care setting within the last three years by the application deadline. They will also be required to have their CCRN certificate.

The program is pending initial accreditation from the . The decision from the COA will be made at its May 22-24 meeting.

Details about the program, eligibility, application process and how to request more information are available at ohio.edu/nurse-anesthesia.