Nurse Anesthesia
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists provide anesthetics for surgical, obstetrical and trauma care for operations and procedures that range from brain surgery to child birth. CRNAs practice with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility, and these advance-practice nurses are compensated accordingly.
Our Nurse Anesthesia is the fourth-oldest program in the United States, established in 1945 and is ranked No. 22 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Students receive support from 15 dedicated didactic and simulation faculty and more than 80 clinical faculty. In addition, the program offers a variety of experiences at clinical sites within 45 miles of the university (many within walking distance), including a level I trauma center, high-risk obstetric unit, one of the nation's top pediatric hospitals and multiple outpatient surgery centers and community hospitals.
Our faculty speak at the state, national and international level and lead by example, serving on state and national boards, committees and taskforces. Faculty foster a supportive, team-oriented environment and strongly encourage our students to lead by serving on AANA national and state committees, attending state and national meetings and giving podium and poster presentations.
Our program offers much more than a degree; it broadens your skillset and perspective.
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Curriculum and Clinical Experience
The program requires 36 months (nine semesters) of full-time study. Clinical time and responsibilities begin in the third semester and gradually increase throughout the program.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
Semester 3 |
|---|---|---|
NDNP 8012 (4 Credits) NDNP 9001* (2 Credits) NDNP 8002* (3 Credits) NDNP 9004* (3 Credits) NDNP 9005 (2 Credits) |
NDNP 8014 (4 Credits) NDNP 8016 (3 Credits) NDNP 8010* (3 Credits) NURS 8002* (3 Credits) |
ANAN 8000 (4 Credits) ANAN 8008 (3 Credits) NDNP 9006* (4 Credits) NURS 8020C (3 Credits) |
| Semester 4 | Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
ANAN 8009 (3 Credits) ANAN 8002 (3 Credits) ANAN 8020 (6 Credits) |
ANAN 8004 (3 Credits) ANAN 8030 (4 Credits) NDNP 9030* (4 Credits) |
ANAN 8032 (4 Credits) NDNP 9025* (3 Credits) NDNP 9015* (3 Credits) ANAN 8001 (3 Credits) |
| Semester 7 | Semester 8 | Semester 9 |
ANAN 8034 (4 Credits) NDNP 9035* (3 Credits) NDNP 9010* (3 Credits) |
ANAN 8036 (4 Credits) NDNP 9038* (3 Credits) NURS 8014* (3 Credits) ANAN 8040 (1 Credit) |
ANAN 8038 (4 Credits) ANAN 8042 (2 Credits) NDNP 9040* (2 Credits) NDNP 9042* (3 Credits) |
| *Course offered online/as a hybrid | ||
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Contact the Office of Student Recruitment at 513-558-8400 or nursingbearcats@uc.edu.