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The Nursing Anesthesia Program is offered as a DNP Degree. The Augusta University Nursing Anesthesia Program is nationally recognized and ranked among the best graduate programs in the nation. The program is noted for its cutting-edge approach and is a leader in integrating high-fidelity simulation into its curriculum.
Augusta University College of Nursing Nursing Anesthesia program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs and Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Our program is on track to be in the Top 5 Anesthesia programs across the nation. Graduates of the Nursing Anesthesia program are eligible to take the National Certification Examination required to practice as a nurse anesthetist. The College of Nursing has determined that graduates of this program may take the exam for certification as a CRNA in Georgia and other states as listed on the National Board of Certification & Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists. Visit the National Board of Certification & Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists to determine the requirements of your state or territory.
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)Doctor of Nursing Practice
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Program Director Shannon Broxton
Dr. Shannon Broxton
Dr. Reed Halterman
Dr. Louisa Dasher Martin
Dr. Elizabeth Wilkes
Dr. Elizabeth Gay
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The DNP core courses provide the foundation of health care policy, evidence-based practice, leadership and systems management that prepares the advanced practice nurse to deliver optimal care in the ever-changing health care.
The NAP is three-year full-time program (nine semesters, 112 credits) that integrates didactic and clinical instruction. The first five semesters of didactic instruction include core DNP courses and experience in the human patient simulation laboratory, where students learn anesthesia techniques and procedures prior to entering the clinical setting.
Students administer sedation, regional and general anesthesia to pediatric and adult patients for all surgical specialties. Over the course of study, students administer on average more than 800 anesthetics over at least 2,000 clinical hours.
The attrition rate for our most recent graduates was 0. Eighty-six percent (86%) of the graduates passed the certification exam on the first attempt (83% is the national average), and overall pass rate was 100%. 100% of the students were employed within six months post-graduation. At 60 students per cohort, we are in the top 10% for program size in the nation.
The College of Nursing is pleased to offer several scholarships to current undergraduate and graduate Nursing students.
The criteria for each fund is determined by the donor and is available upon inquiry. The availability of funds is variable. Students seeking financial assistance should complete an application form at the Financial Aid Office as well as provide required information specific to the scholarship to the College of Nursing.
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