Nurse Anesthesia Educator Program Purpose Statement

The Nurse Anesthesia Educator Program at Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia prepares Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) for academic and clinical educator roles through an integrated curriculum grounded in evidence-based educational practice and the National League for Nursing (NLN) Core Competencies for Academic Nurse Educators. The program develops competencies in learner-centered teaching, assessment and evaluation, curriculum design, educational technology, simulation, leadership, scholarship, quality improvement, and professional practice. Through progressive didactic coursework and mentored practicum experiences, graduates are prepared to facilitate meaningful learning, support learner development, lead educational innovation, and contribute to the advancement of nurse anesthesia education..