Nurse Anesthesia, D.N.A.P.
School of Medicine Columbia
Become a vital part of the health care team for patients in surgery. Our fully accredited program delivers personal attention along your journey to achieve the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) certification.
A nurse anesthesia program within the South Carolina School of Medicine means you'll receive the best possible career preparation. Our students learn in state-of-the-art simulation training centers and from clinical activities for the hands-on practice of classroom concepts. You'll enjoy our small class size and interactions with our practicing, supportive faculty.
Program Highlights
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Real Settings
Work in clinical experiences in both rural and urban settings to allow exposure to a wide variety of practice types.
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Experiential Learning
Benefit from early integration into simulation and clinical environments beginning in the first on-campus semester.
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Expert Faculty
Learn from face-to-face instruction by expert faculty currently practicing anesthesia in their respective fields.
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Nationally Accredited
Our program has received full 10-year accreditation by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Leadership
Inspiring and guiding others to achieve common goals and reach their full potential
Problem Solving
Identifying, analyzing and resolving problems or challenges using creative and effective strategies
Teamwork
Working collaboratively with others to achieve a shared goal or objective
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Teaching
Foster learning by conveying knowledge, skills and concepts to students
Research
Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems
Public Speaking
Delivering a message or presentation to an audience effectively and persuasively
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Potential Careers
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Workplace Settings
- Hospitals
- Surgery Centers
- Practices