ATHENS, Ohio — Ohio University announced Monday a new anesthesia program in collaboration with OhioHealth Grant Medical Center.

What You Need To Know

  • The BSN-DNP program will be 36 months full time and will operate as a track within the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the school

  • The track will have hands-on training from OhioHealth Grant Medical Center and will have online and in-person classes, as well as lab experiences with 2,000 hours of supervised clinical rotations 

  • The first cohort will consist of 25 students starting in the fall of 2024
  • Applications will be accepted until June 3

The BSN-DNP program will be 36 months' full time and will operate as a track within the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the school. The track will have hands-on training from OhioHealth Grant Medical Center and will have online and in-person classes, as well as lab experiences with 2,000 hours of supervised clinical rotations at the Dublin Integrated Education Center. 

“The Nurse Anesthesia program is a great addition to Ohio University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice, but it represents so much more,” said John McCarthy, dean of the College of Health Science and Professions, in a press release. “It is part of a strong and continued partnership with Ohio University and OhioHealth.”

The goal of the collaboration is to ensure students gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience to better prepare them for the field, according to the university. Once students complete the program, they can take the national certification exam, which if they pass, will allow them to administer anesthesia. 

This collaborative approach ensures students receive a comprehensive education grounded in both theoretical knowledge and practical experience, preparing them to effectively manage patient care in complex surgical settings. After completing the program, students are eligible to take the national certification exam, which would allow them to administer anesthesia in various healthcare settings.

The first cohort will consist of 25 students starting in the fall of 2024. The university said applications will be accepted until June 3. Requirements for applicants include the equivalent of two years of full-time experience working as a registered nurse within the past five years, as well as a minimum of one full-year experience as a registered nurse in a critical care setting within the last three years. Applicants must also have their CCRN certificate. 

More details can be found at Ohio University's website.

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