Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program

Assistant Dean for Simulation Based Learning and Assistant Clinical Professor, Dr. Katie Cole, presented Virtual Reality and the Search for Real Outcomes at the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning conference. We won 1st place out of 105 incredible posters!!

Huge congratulations to Dr. Katie Cole, DNP, CRNA, CHSE-A, and Dr. Leslie Jeter, DNP, CRNA, MS, who have been named Fellows of the AANA / American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology.

They are part of a cohort of 42 nurse anesthesiology experts recognized nationally for their impact across research, policy, administration, education, and clinical practice.

Thank you for all that you’ve done for our students over the years!

Our second year SRNAs had the opportunity to learn about cardiopulmonary bypass straight from the experts!  Thanks to Benjamin Giddens CCP, RRT, MS, BS
Perfusion Simulation Coordinator at Emory Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. 🫀🫀

From the classroom to the other side of the world. 🌍💉

Pretty surreal seeing former student Dr. Jordan Truby connecting with Program Director and VP of the Council on Accreditation, all the way in Australia at the 15th World Congress of Nurse Anaesthetists.

One of the best parts of this profession is watching the next generation grow into leaders, educators, and global representatives of nurse anesthesia. Proud moment seeing Emory represented on an internationally. 🇦🇺

The CRNA profession continues to move forward through mentorship, education, advocacy, and connection. The world is watching what nurse anesthetists can do.

The Emory University Nurse Anesthesia Program faculty, alumni and current students at the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Mid-Year Assembly.

This week is about education and shaping the future of our profession.

From advancing clinical excellence to advocating on Capitol Hill, we remain committed to developing the next generation of CRNAs while protecting and elevating the role we serve in healthcare.

Excellence in nurse anesthesia education requires depth, rigor, and innovation.

Our SRNAs are exposed to a broad range of advanced concepts and procedural skills throughout their training including point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), an increasingly valuable tool in modern anesthesia practice.

We’re grateful for community partners like Eddie Thomas who help bring additional expertise into the learning environment and enrich the educational experience of our students. Opportunities like these reflect our commitment to preparing knowledgeable, adaptable, and highly skilled clinicians who will continue to strengthen the CRNA profession.

One of the best ways to solidify your knowledge is to teach it.

Our third year SRNAs had the chance to work with Acute Care Pediatric and Adult NP students in a hands-on educational session focused on collaborative learning and skill development.

We’re proud to see our students continuing to grow not only in clinical excellence, but also in confidence, leadership, and service to others.

Emory Nurse Anesthesia faculty and alumni were honored to attend the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Annual Heritage Gala in support of Dr. Jasmine Clark, PhD, and in celebration of leadership, scholarship, and community impact.

We are proud to see members of the Emory community contributing across academic, healthcare, and public service spaces. Engagement beyond the classroom and clinical environment reflects our commitment to advocacy, collaboration, and advancing access to care.

We also appreciate the continued support of the Georgia Association of Nurse Anesthetists (GANA) as a sponsor of this event and as a valued partner in advancing the nurse anesthesia profession throughout our state.

Application season is here.

The Early Submission Window opens March 1 and closes June 1.

Here is a reminder from our Assistant Program Director,
Erica Moore!

If you’ve been preparing for this next step; now is the time.

We seek applicants who demonstrate:
• Clinical excellence
• Professional maturity
• Leadership potential
• Commitment to advancing nurse anesthesia

Virtual Open House on 3/2! Don’t forget to register! Link in bio!

Honored to participate in Capitol Day at the Georgia State Capitol, hosted by

This annual event provides CRNAs & SRNAs the opportunity to engage with legislators, advocate for patient access to safe, high-quality anesthesia care, and support the future of healthcare in Georgia.

Experiences like this reinforce our commitment to developing clinically excellent providers who are also strong professional advocates.