Rockhurst University and Saint Louis University are partnering on a full-time CRNA program for students in both Kansas City and St. Louis, expected to launch in 2028.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) play a vital role in delivering anesthesia care for surgical, diagnostic, and medical procedures across a wide range of healthcare settings. This CRNA program combines online coursework with in-person skills immersions in Kansas City and St. Louis, preparing students for advanced clinical practice. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of nurse anesthetists is projected to grow 38% by 2032, with a median annual salary of $212,650.
Student Learning outcomes
Graduates of the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) program are prepared to:
- Deliver safe, evidence-based anesthesia care for diverse patient populations across surgical, obstetric, and procedural settings
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized anesthesia care plans
- Administer general, regional, and local anesthesia using advanced techniques and monitoring technologies
- Apply critical thinking and advanced clinical judgment in routine, complex, and emergent anesthesia situations
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals within interprofessional care teams
- Uphold ethical, legal, and professional standards in nurse anesthesia practice
- Promote patient safety, quality improvement, and risk management in perioperative care
- Demonstrate leadership and advocacy within healthcare systems and the nurse anesthesia profession
- Commit to lifelong learning and professional development to support continued excellence in anesthesia care
CRNA Program Details & Outcomes
Information concerning program duration, cost, concentrations, etc., will be made available closer to the program's launch.
CRNA graduates will be competent entry-level professionals in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) domains of learning.
Course Map
A full course catalog will be available closer to the 2028 program start date.
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