ODU Nurse Anesthesia

ODU Nurse Anesthesia Old Dominion University Nurse Anesthesia The official page of Old Dominion University's Nurse Anesthesia Program.

ODU's DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program is a 100 credit, 36 month program divided into an academic phase and a clinical phase. The first phase of the program is designed to introduce students to the basic theoretical knowledge and skills necessary for advanced nursing practice in nurse anesthesia. The second phase focuses on the clinical component, which is comprised of both general and regional anesthesia techniques. Extensive clinical sites incorporate the graduate registered nurse anesthetist into the clinical management of the pediatric, obstetric, trauma, vascular, GI, GU, open heart, ENT, organ transplant, neurological and general surgical anesthesia. Multiple local primary sites give the student exposure to numerous practitioners with different backgrounds. We do not compete with anesthesiology residents at our primary sites. ODU provides the student with the academic scientific basis and clinical skills required to provide quality anesthesia care. Clinical instruction is provided by both CRNAs and anesthesiologists. Our graduates far surpass the number of cases required by the Council on Accreditation. The Program was established in 1995 upon the merger of local hospital programs. Nurse Anesthesia is one of several graduate roles within the Ellmer School of Nursing. Upon successful completion of the role, a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree (DNP) is awarded and the student is eligible to take the National Certification Examination. Passage of this examination allows the graduate to assume the title of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and a role as an advanced practice nurse. Clinical education is performed at various hospitals and ambulatory care centers locally as well as distantly providing a rich clinical experience. The ODU Nurse Anesthesia program is fully accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs through 2034. For more information visit our official website. Contact ODU Nurse Anesthesia Program:

• Email: ahartger@odu.edu

• Telephone: (757) 368-4171, 1-800-572-2762, F

• Address: Virginia Beach Higher Education Center, Old Dominion University, 1881 University Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23453

Motivation Monday!
04/06/2026

Motivation Monday!

Thanks Justin for taking the time to come visit all 3 of our nurse anesthesia cohorts! It really meant a lot!
04/02/2026

Thanks Justin for taking the time to come visit all 3 of our nurse anesthesia cohorts! It really meant a lot!

Motivation Monday.
03/24/2026

Motivation Monday.

It’s easy to focus on stressors while navigating nurse anesthesia school or life in general for that matter. Concentrat...
03/19/2026

It’s easy to focus on stressors while navigating nurse anesthesia school or life in general for that matter. Concentrating on the seemingly small positive aspects, or "glimmers," can recalibrate your mindset for the day. What is a glimmer you have experienced today?

Standing strong together with the ODU community, Norfolk Botanical Garden extends FREE admission to ODU students and sta...
03/18/2026

Standing strong together with the ODU community, Norfolk Botanical Garden extends FREE admission to ODU students and staff/faculty till the end of March 2026. Please show your current campus ID for entry.

03/17/2026

The past few days have been heartbreaking as our Monarch Nation lost one of our own, Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, and two students were injured due to senseless violence.

As we grieve together and support our fellow Monarchs, we are and forever will be Monarch Strong.

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In case you want to take advantage of a little time in nature.
03/14/2026

In case you want to take advantage of a little time in nature.

We’re thinking of our neighbors at Old Dominion University. 💙

This Friday through Sunday, students and faculty from Old Dominion University with a valid student ID will receive free admission to the Virginia Living Museum.

If you’d like to step away from campus for a bit, take a walk on our boardwalk trails, spend time with Virginia wildlife, and get some fresh air, our natural spaces are here for you.

Take care of yourselves and each other.

03/13/2026

The past two days have been heartbreaking as our Monarch Nation lost one of our own, Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, and two students were injured due to senseless violence.

As we grieve together and support our fellow Monarchs, we are and forever will be Monarch Strong.

We are grateful for the outpouring of support from everyone who reached out with messages, calls, texts, and prayers of ...
03/13/2026

We are grateful for the outpouring of support from everyone who reached out with messages, calls, texts, and prayers of love and concern for our ODU family in the aftermath of yesterday's tragic events. Your generosity of spirit is truly appreciated. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Monarch community, particularly those most directly affected by this tragedy. We take great pride in our alumni and current nurse anesthesia residents who played a vital role in caring for the victims and the ROTC cadets whose bravery averted further tragedy. Please continue to keep those grieving this unimaginable loss and all who are recovering from injuries physically, mentally, and emotionally in your thoughts.

Applications for the Class of 2030 are now open in Nursing CAS. Deadline is 15 July 2026 for a May 2027 start date. We l...
03/12/2026

Applications for the Class of 2030 are now open in Nursing CAS. Deadline is 15 July 2026 for a May 2027 start date. We look forward to reviewing all qualified applicants. https://nursingcas2026.cas.myliaison.com/applicant-ux/ #/deeplink/programSearch/organization/486100913582883852

Graduation is only 2 months away! Let’s go Class of 2026. The regalia looks good on you!
03/12/2026

Graduation is only 2 months away! Let’s go Class of 2026. The regalia looks good on you!

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The official page of Old Dominion University's nurse anesthesia program. ODU's DNP nurse anesthesia program is an 103-credit, 36-month program divided into an academic phase and a clinical phase. The first phase of the program is designed to introduce students to the basic theoretical knowledge and skills necessary for advanced nursing practice in nurse anesthesia. The second phase focuses on the clinical component, which is comprised of both general and regional anesthesia techniques. Extensive clinical sites incorporate the graduate registered nurse anesthetist into the clinical management of the pediatric, obstetric, trauma, vascular, GI, GU, open heart, ENT, organ transplant, neurological and general surgical anesthesia. Multiple local primary sites give the student exposure to numerous practitioners with different backgrounds. We also offer elective clinical rotations which permit the student registered nurse anesthetist to increase her/his depth and breadth of anesthetic areas in which they have a special interest including shock-trauma, rural CRNA based practices, OB, and open heart. We do not compete with anesthesiology residents at our primary sites. ODU provides the student with the academic scientific basis and clinical skills required to provide quality anesthesia care. Clinical instruction is provided by both CRNAs and anesthesiologists. Our graduates far surpass the number of cases required by the Council on Accreditation. The Program was established in 1995 upon the merger of local hospital programs. Nurse Anesthesia is one of several graduate roles within the Doctorate of Nursing Practice Program at Old Dominion University. Duration of the role is 36 months with a didactic phase and a clinical phase. Upon successful completion of the role, a DNP Degree is awarded and the student is eligible to take the National Certification Examination. Passage of this examination allows the graduate to assume the title of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and a role as an advanced practice nurse. Clinical education is performed at various hospitals and ambulatory care centers locally as well as distantly providing a rich clinical experience. Primary Clinical Sites: • Bon Secours Depaul Hospital • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital • Sentara Leigh Hospital • Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital • Sentara Careplex Hospital Secondary Enrichment Sites: • Washington Hospital Center • Columbus Children's Hospital • Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters • Portsmouth Naval Medical Center • McDonald Army Hospital • Clinch Valley Medical Center • Lakeview Medical Center The ODU Nurse Anesthesia program is fully accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs through 2014. * The application deadline for Fall 2013 is December 15, 2012 * For more information visit our official website.

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Contact ODU Nurse Anesthesia Program: • Email: napatov@odu.edu • Telephone: (757) 368-4171, 1-800-572-2762, Fax: 757-368-4176 • Address: Virginia Beach Higher Education Center Old Dominion University Nurse Anesthesia Program 1881 University Drive Virginia Beach, Virginia 23453