• Correlation Between Entry Grade Point Average and First Attempt National Certification Examination Scores for Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetists 

  Cavaliere, Nicole; Gonzalez, Sonja (2021)

  The National Certification Exam (NCE) administered by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) is the exam nurse anesthesia graduates must pass before entering practice in the ...
• The Correlation Between Self Evaluation Exam Scores and National Certification Exam First Attempt Scores 

  Estima, Molinda; Kim, Soyeon (2021)

  The Self Evaluation Exam (SEE) is taken by Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs) in most nurse anesthesia programs. The SEE’s purpose is to prepare SRNAs for the National Certification Exam (NCE) and provide ...
• Debriefing Post-Simulation and SRNA Self-Confidence and Satisfaction 

  Queiroz, Camila; Jauregui-Cervantes, Diana (2021)

  The development of safe clinical judgment and practice in student registered nurse anesthetists (SRNAs) requires intensive skill training. Simulation-based education provides a safe learning environment, allowing for the ...
• Paradigm Shift from Cultural Competency to Cultural Humility: A Feasibility Study 

  Jean, Danielle; Ricketts, Fasha’Nette (2021)

  As the influx of more culturally diverse populations migrate to the United States (U.S), providing quality care remains a growing challenge for medical providers. Specifically, a lack of clarity regarding cultural competency ...
• Intensive Care Unit Experience and First-Attempt National Certification Examination Scores 

  Frederick, Allison; Mendiola, Chris (2021)

  With the yearly increase of surgical procedures performed and the growing rates of certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) retiring, it is crucial that nurse anesthesia programs (NAPs) produce competent student ...
• Videoconferencing Group Intervention and Self-Efficacy in Student Nurse Anesthetists 

  Rodriguez, Roberto; Plaza, Joseph (2021)

  Student nurse anesthetists (SRNAs) in the AdventHealth University Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) are in a rigorous 36-month program that consists of classes, exams, assignments, clinicals, and scholarly projects. ...
• Chronic Non-Malignant Pain and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 

  Nieves, Jennifer; Pagayon, Liberty (2021)

  For patients who experience chronic non-malignant pain, opioid prescriptions have been steadily increasing despite questionable efficacy, safety concerns, and economic implications. Some types of pain are clearly identified ...
• Barriers and Determinants that Influence Membership in the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists 

  Samons, David; Samons, Jissel (2021)

  The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) have a significant role in providing various benefits to their members and advancing the profession. However, membership percentages have decreased within the last 10 ...
• Correlating Graduate Record Exam Scores with National Certification Exam First-Attempt Scores 

  McQuaig, Taylor; Montgomery, Breann (2021)

  There is a national shortage of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in the United States. To strengthen the workforce, more Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs) need to graduate and pass the National ...
• Reducing Stress Among SRNAs: Implementation of a Pre-Matriculation Wellness Module 

  Fernandez, Vanessa; Klopfenstein, Maria (2021)

  High stress levels are a common theme among student registered nurse anesthetists (SRNAs) leading to unwanted physical and emotional manifestations such as anxiety and depression, addictive behavior, lack of coordination, ...
• Use of Cognitive Aids in Student Nurse Anesthetists Simulation Training 

  McDonald, Ashley; Lacorte, Joy (2021)

  In academic medical programs, the use of cognitive aids in simulation scenarios has become more prevalent in training for crisis management. Crisis management is an essential component of healthcare, and the key to successful ...
• Opioid Analgesics Association with Serotonin Syndrome in Patients Taking Antidepressant Medications 

  Huddlestun, Jennifer; Garcia, Joselline (2021)

  Serotonin syndrome (SS) is a potentially life-threatening condition that is often under-diagnosed in the clinical setting. Serotonin toxicity occurs when there is an excessive amount of serotonin in the body leading to ...
• Immunopharmacotherapy for Opioid-Use Disorder: Feasibility of an Education Module 

  Beacham, Brianne; Dykes, Candice (2021)

  Opioid-use disorder (OUD) has become a national crisis, killing over 100 Americans daily and costing 78 billion dollars annually. The current treatments for opioid abuse are associated with unfavorable side effects, illicit ...
• Dexamethasone as Adjunct in Peripheral Nerve Blocks to Extend Analgesia 

  Valez, M. Georgette; Sayavongsone, Wendy (2019)

  The purpose of this scholarly project is to educate and assess the comprehension of Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNA) on the benefits of the administration of dexamethasone as an adjuvant while performing ...
• Intravenous Steroid Use in the Prevention of Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction 

  Richichi, Ashley; Hruby, Lisa (2019)

  Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is described as anesthesia’s silent side effect, occurring in nearly 10% of patients 65 years and older. Evidence suggests a link between POCD and the release of inflammatory ...
• Music Therapy Effects on Pain and Anxiety Throughout the Perioperative Period 

  Conley, Katie; Wu, Chung-Hao (2019)

  Alternative therapies for pain and anxiety are in high demand due to a multitude of problems including a lack of effective treatment modalities, nationwide drug shortages, and the implications from the opioid epidemic. A ...
• Nebulized Magnesium in the Acute Treatment of Asthmatics in the Pediatric Population 

  Louis-Charles, Kwandi; Perez, Cindy (2019)

  Acute asthma exacerbations in the pediatric population can produce catastrophic consequences in the perioperative period. As anesthesia providers, the best airway assessment and management should be guided by evidence-based ...
• Noise Pollution in the Operating Room 

  Pastor, Jeremy; Mathurin, Chimene (2019)

  Anesthesia providers have a responsibility of maintaining safe environments for both patients and themselves. This includes minimizing potential distractions that can result from noise pollution within the operating room. ...
• Ondansetron and Spinal-Induced Hemodynamic Effects: What Anesthesia Providers Should Know 

  Burke, Brittany A.; Clubb, Kelly J. (2019)

  Ondansetron is a 5-HT3 serotonin antagonist that has been implicated in the attenuation of spinal-induced hypotension and bradycardia. Randomized control trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analysis studies showed that ...
• Optimizing Anesthetic Care for Jehovah’s Witnesses Regarding Alternatives to Blood Products 

  Welcome, Jenisha K. (2019)

  Jehovah’s Witness are a vulnerable religious organization who have very strict beliefs when it comes to blood transfusions. In fact, they are well known to the healthcare community for refusing blood transfusions, even if ...

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