In the tradition of established excellence and innovative education, our programs offer rigorous curriculums and diverse training settings. We are home to one of the top ten nurse anesthesia programs in the country.
Department of Academic Nursing
In the tradition of established excellence and innovative education, our programs offer rigorous curriculums and diverse training settings. We are home to one of the top ten nurse anesthesia programs in the country.
Education and Training
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Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) Program
Offering nurses a rigorous curriculum, diverse training settings and global health opportunities.
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Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
Preparing registered nurses to assume greater leadership and advanced clinical roles through an online doctoral program.
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Continuing Education Programs
Supporting the development of prospective and current nurse anesthesia students, as well as practicing CRNAs through on-going enrichment programs.
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Patient Simulation
Creating a safe space for increasing learning engagement and effectiveness, relating theory to practice and developing skills for lifelong learning.
Leadership and Faculty

Courtney A. Brown, CHSE, CRNA, PhD
Assistant Professor, Academic Nursing

Clifford F. Gonzales, CRNA, PhD
Associate Director, Clinical Education
Associate Director, Academic Nursing
Assistant Professor, Academic Nursing

Kristin Henderson, CHSE, CRNA, DNAP
Assistant Professor, Academic Nursing

Richard W. Flowers, CHSE, CRNA, DNP
Assistant Professor, Academic Nursing

Kellie Michelle Griggs, DNP, MSN, RNC-OB
Assistant Professor, Academic Nursing

Chirrl Tinisha Lambeth, DNP, NNP
Assistant Professor, Academic Nursing