VARIED EXPERIENCES. EXPERT MENTORSHIP. REAL-WORLD READINESS

Students in the Carson-Newman University Nurse Anesthesiology Program engage in a progressive clinical residency that spans a wide range of patient populations, surgical specialties, and anesthesia techniques. Our network of clinical affiliates across East Tennessee provides rich, hands-on learning in high-acuity hospital settings, community hospitals, and specialty care environments.

Each clinical rotation is supervised by experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and anesthesiologists who are committed to the mentorship and professional development of our students. From complex cardiothoracic procedures to pediatric care, our students are prepared for the full scope of nurse anesthesia practice.

primary clinical affiliates

  • Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center – Knoxville, TN

  • LeConte Medical Center – Sevierville, TN

  • Methodist Medical Center – Oak Ridge, TN

  • Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System – Morristown, TN

  • Parkwest Medical Center – Knoxville, TN

  • Bristol Regional Medical Center – Bristol, TN

  • Johnson City Medical Center – Johnson City, TN

  • Holston Valley Medical Center – Kingsport, TN

  • Niswonger Children’s Hospital – Johnson City, TN

  • Turkey Creek Medical Center – Knoxville, TN

  • North Knoxville Medical Center – Powell, TN

These clinical partnerships provide a robust platform for students to gain exposure in areas such as trauma, obstetrics, cardiothoracic anesthesia, pediatrics, neurosurgery, and outpatient surgery. This diversity ensures that our graduates are confident, competent, and prepared to practice independently upon entering the workforce.