Nurse Anesthesia
About the UofL Nurse Anesthesia Program
The Nurse Anesthesia program is a specialized track of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree offered by the School of Nursing at the University of Louisville. The program is committed to fostering expertise in the art and science of anesthesia, excellence in leadership, and a commitment to the future of the Nurse Anesthesia profession. Completion of the specialty curriculum prepares students to take the National Certification Examination (NCE) offered by the National Boards of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
The DNP in Nurse Anesthesia is 36 months of full-time study. The 112 credit hour curriculum and 2,880 required clinical hours meet the Standard for Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs (2021) as set by the Council of Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs (COA). Students will also complete a scholarly project intended to improve clinical practice with oversight by CRNA credentialed faculty.
The Nurse Anesthetist role includes the assessment, administration, and management of anesthesia care throughout the perianesthesia continuum for patients across the lifespan. As a Nurse Anesthetist, you will perform:
- Advanced airway management skills
- Endotracheal intubation
- General anesthesia
- Regional anesthesia techniques
- Monitored anesthesia
- Neuraxial anesthesia
- Invasive line placement
- Pain management
- Point of care ultrasound (POCUS)
- Arterial puncture/catheter insertion
- Central venous catheter placement
- Advanced hemodynamic monitoring
- Radial graphic interpretation
The Nurse Anesthesia Program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), 10275 W. Higgins Rd. Suite 906, Rosemont, IL 60018-5603; Phone: 224-275-9130. The program's next review by the COA is scheduled for Fall, 2028. Website: http://www.coacrna.org
The bachelor of science in nursing, master of science in nursing, doctor of nursing practice, and APRN certificate programs at University of Louisville are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
