Patients undergoing surgery or procedures requiring anesthesia are safe when cared for by a physician anesthesiologist, a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), or both. The perceived shortage ...

The Board of Visitors Operation Room Simulation Lab, the fifth room in the Nursing Competencies Suite, trains students specializing in surgical or anesthesia pathways in the skills they need to be ...

The Post Anesthesia Care Unit, or PACU, is also known as the recovery room. It is an area where patients receive specialized care immediately after a surgery that requires anesthesia. Registered ...

An increased demand for outpatient procedures and developments in pain management have expanded the scope of anesthesia professionals beyond the traditional operating room setting. Here are three ...

In today's world of healthcare, expertise and precision are paramount. When it comes to anesthesia care, the stakes couldn't be higher. Anesthesia plays an indispensable role in ensuring patient ...

The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis has earned accreditation for its Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia (DNP-NA) Degree Program by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... DENVER—The Colorado Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that advanced-practice nurses can administer anesthesia without a doctor’s supervision, a ruling the ...

BEMIDJI, Minn. — Ron Whitchurch put a lot of people to sleep in his half century as a certified registered nurse anesthetist. He’s hoping a book he wrote about his experiences keeps readers awake.

In November, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 1603 by an overwhelming 131-67 vote, with broad bipartisan support – 70 Republicans and 61 Democrats voted yes. This bill, ...

As you participate in the experiential learning activities in the SIM lab spaces, one distinctive opportunity is to learn to practice in a fully equipped Operating Room (OR). With dedicated and expert ...