University of Cincinnati Nurse Anesthesia Education Program

Representing the University of Cincinnati on the global stage! Rachel Smith-Steinert, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, presented at the 15th World Congress of Nurse Anesthetists in Brisbane, Australia, showcasing UC's leadership in global nurse anesthesia education. Her presentation highlighted the establishment and benefits of UC's International Nurse Anesthetist Educational partnership with a program in France. Pictured with Rachel is Christophe Debout, partner Nurse Anesthesia Program Director at IFITS in France, and Pascal Rod, the recent International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists' service award recipient.

Beth Ann Clayton, DNP, CRNA: Factors that can lead to failed epidurals during cesarean delivery | Contemporary OB/GYN Conditions like chorioamnionitis change the pH of the surgical environment, which can prevent local anesthetics from working optimally, according to Beth Ann Clayton.

The last day to register for our annual Golf Scramble is May 25th! This is a great time to get some sun, play a few holes, and reconnect with fantastic alumni from the UC NAP! Benefits go to enhancing the current student experience and scholarship fund. Please use the QR code to venmo the $100 entry fee to Molly Chaney. We hope to see you there!

OSANA 2026 was another great success for our profession and our program! Our seniors showcased their work by displaying their projects on Friday night and engaged in meaningful conversations about their findings with meeting attendees on Saturday. Their work was well received and stimulated conversations of replicating their work in practices throughout Ohio. They have worked incredibly hard on their DNP projects and should be very proud to have shared them with colleagues across the state. Please also join us in congratulating Libby Root and Joey Carroll for presenting their DNP project, “Ohio Workforce Evaluation,” on Friday evening.

Following their presentation, the Annual College Bowl was held. We wish to extend our congratulations to our outstanding UC College Bowl team, including Nick Goldfuss, Hannah Carithers, Holden Simon, and Theresa Studer. Their fellow classmates were there to cheer them on, and they represented the UC NAP beautifully! Thank you to Angela Humbel, who represented the program throughout the meeting as the UC Student Representative to OSANA.

Another special congratulations to our own Lynne O'Brien for receiving the 2026 OSANA CRNA of the Year. We are proud of all you have achieved and grateful for all you do!

Thanks to everyone for making OSANA 2026 such a success!

What an incredible night at the annual UC Nurse Anesthesia Job Fair. Our students had a wonderful evening connecting with employers from around the country-many of whom were proudly represented by our very own UC NAP Alumni. A fun and engaging night for everyone involved ❤️🖤 FutureCRNAs

Check out the Winter 2026 edition of the UC NAP Newsletter for featured projects, graduation highlights, and upcoming events. University of Cincinnati College of Nursing

The Pulse: Winter 2026 The Official Newsletter of the University of Cincinnati Nurse Anesthesia Program

Anyone else ready for some warm weather and sunshine? Get your most fun friends together and join the UC Nurse Anesthesia Program Alumni for our second annual fundraising golf scramble!

All benefits go to the UC NAP Alumni Association supporting Mary Alice Costello Scholarship. Come on out and have some food, drinks, and fun times with old classmates. Can't wait to see you there!

Registration Link:
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Join us for some winter fun celebrating the colder months UC NAP style! RSVP to Jessica Storey for group discount tickets, spouses and kids welcome!

Happy CRNA Week to all our fellow CRNAs and Bearcats! University of Cincinnati College of Nursing

In countless operating rooms, delivery suites, and trauma settings across the country, you’ll find CRNAs practicing the science and heart of anesthesia.

These highly trained professionals guide patients through their most vulnerable moments with unmatched skill, compassion, and reassurance. Whether it’s a child undergoing their first operation, a wounded soldier on the front lines, or a senior facing a crucial procedure, CRNAs are the anesthesia experts there to keep their patients safe, comfortable, and cared for.

National CRNA Week celebrates the 75,000+ Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and residents in nurse anesthesiology programs across the United States. Join us in honoring these trusted professionals and the lives they touch every day during , Jan. 18-24, 2026.

We had a fantastic time celebrating our graduates on Thursday for our annual Graduation Dinner and Certificate Presentation, and then again on Friday for UC's Fall 2025 Doctoral Hooding and Commencement (snow delays and all!). Congratulations to our UC NAP Class of 2025, we couldn't be more proud!