A group of Clarkson College Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs) who trained alongside Department of Anesthesiology CRNAs, trainees and physicians recently completed their program’s clinical requirements and were awarded Master of Science in Nursing degrees.
Clarkson College’s nurse anesthesia program is front loaded, meaning SRNAs begin with an intensive didactic phase followed by an 18-month clinical practicum at one of several designated hospitals in the region. This year, seven SRNAs, listed below, completed their clinical requirements on the UNMC campus. Each nurse anesthesia class at Clarkson College has about 15 SRNAs.
The graduates and their immediate plans are:
Josh Annett, Quail Creek Hospital in Amarillo, Texas
Meagan Dolezal, Panhandle Surgical Hospital in Amarillo, Texas
Kate Eggers, Virginia Mason in Seattle, Wash.
Nathan Griswold, Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Mich.
Tim Healy, UP Health System-Marquette in Marquette, Mich.
Kyle McCormick, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby, Minn.
Jason Zabloudil, CHI CUMC-Bergan in Omaha, Neb.
“I was told before starting clinicals at Nebraska Medicine that if you can take care of patients at UNMC, you will feel comfortable taking care of them anywhere,’ and it’s true,” said Kyle McCormick. “I have learned from some of the best clinicians in the profession of anesthesia about taking care of some of the sickest patients. I have truly enjoyed this amazing clinical site.”
“The CRNAs at Nebraska Medicine are incredible,” said Meagan Dolezal. “It was a privilege to learn from some of the most intelligent, caring, and skilled anesthesia providers. I will forever be grateful for my time at Nebraska Medicine and the outstanding training I received!”
SRNAs training at UNMC can rely upon the CRNA mentors and the CRNA Education Committee for guidance on their journey to becoming nurse anesthetists.
“We are so proud of all the SRNAs for this huge accomplishment,” said Shantel Kruse, CRNA and education committee member. “They displayed a commitment to their education, eagerness to learn and a dedication to providing excellent patient care that will continue as they transition to CRNAs. Their futures look bright and we wish them the very best.
We also appreciate all the providers who teach and mentor the students every day, making Nebraska Medicine a challenging and rewarding clinical site.”
SRNAs graduate after fulfilling clinical requirements at UNMC
