WELCOME TO THE FUTURE OF NURSE ANESTHESIA EDUCATION
The Nurse Anesthesiology Program at Carson-Newman University prepares registered nurses to become exceptional Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) through a rigorous and supportive doctoral-level education. Anchored in Christian values and academic excellence, our program emphasizes holistic patient care, servant leadership, and clinical mastery.
Our mission is to graduate compassionate, highly competent CRNAs who will make meaningful contributions to healthcare across diverse clinical environments, grounded in faith and committed to service.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Degree Awarded: Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)
Program Length: 36 Months (Full-Time)
Location: Jefferson City, Tennessee
Clinical Affiliations: High-acuity hospitals and surgery centers across East Tennessee
Christian Learning: Christ-centered, mission-driven approach to healthcare
ACCREDITATION STATUS
The Nurse Anesthesiology Program at Carson-Newman University is pending accreditation by the:
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)
10275 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 906
Rosemont, IL 60018-5603
Phone: 224-275-9130
The program is approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing and is fully authorized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice degree. No students may be enrolled in the program until initial accreditation is received.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
As a newly launched program, Carson-Newman is committed to transparency and continuous quality improvement. The table below provides a summary of key performance indicators. Data will be published once available.
Message from the program director
“From blood:gas solubility coefficients and minimum alveolar concentrations to cerebral metabolic rate of oxygen consumption and pediatric doses of rocuronium—there’s no doubt that anesthesia is a specialty filled with numbers. But here at Carson-Newman, you will never be treated like one. We believe in a true student-centric approach to education — one that sees you as a whole person, not just an applicant ID or an exam score. Our program is grounded in the belief that when artificial barriers to learning are removed, students thrive. We intentionally foster an environment where each student is known, supported and challenged to reach their full potential — not only as a clinician, but as a compassionate, faith-driven leader in healthcare.”
Dr. Brian Foster, DNP, APRN, CRNA
Founding Program Director