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In a remarkable journey spanning across continents, John Mundy, CRNA, DNP ‘00, recently shared his and his wife Arlee’s (CRNA ‘08) inspiring story as graduates of the University of North Dakota’s Nurse Anesthesia program. Originally hailing from New Zealand, John Mundy immigrated to the United States in 1991, and his connection to UND has played […]

From Dr. James Sperle Nurse Anesthesia Program Director Like many others throughout the country, our region continues to adapt to life after COVID. The pandemic exacerbated and highlighted the growing demand and need for specialized healthcare professionals in our state and region, such as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists. Being a large rural state, North Dakota […]

Sarah Nell, DNP, APRN-CRNA Nurse Anesthesia Class of 2023, shares her perspective from the mid-year assembly. This spring, as a student registered nurse anesthetist, I was fortunate to attend the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiologists’ Mid-Year Assembly 2023. This conference is intentionally set in a place where the conversation is never ending and activism can […]

Tammy Hoganson, CRNA, a 2005 graduate of the University of North Dakota’s Nurse Anesthesia Program, has been a nurse for 32 years. Tammy Hoganson has been a CRNA since 2005 and took over as the Director of Anesthesia Services at Sanford-Fargo in 2021, where she currently manages over 90+ CRNAs. Her department has 50+ operating […]

UND’s very own Dr. Kevin Buettner, PhD, CRNA, FAANA was recently inducted into the 2023 Class of New Fellows by the American Academy of Nursing. The 2023 Class of Fellows represents nursing’s positive impact through representation in various roles and settings, from governmental positions to executive and entrepreneurial leadership in practice, non-profits, and academia. Through […]

  Ashley Souders ‘24, UND Nurse Anesthesia student, shares her experience attending Nurse Anesthesia’s largest event. Attending the Annual Congress in Seattle, Washington, was an enriching and wonderful experience. The event gathered CRNAs from all over the country, creating a vibrant atmosphere of intellectual energy and advocacy opportunities. I attended many lectures and workshops, such […]

Over the summer, our main classroom space for the UND Nurse Anesthesia Program received a face lift. The renovation included expanding the size of the classroom and workspace for faculty and students, additional storage space, and updated audio and visual equipment.  

We want to thank those alumni and friends who have given back to the University of North Dakota Nurse Anesthesia Program. Please know your gift will actively be utilized to improve our program and the students who graduate from this program. We are confident that we graduate highly qualified & skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists. […]

Each spring, UND Nurse Anesthesia Students present their DNP Scholarly Projects at the North Dakota Association of Nurse Anesthetists annual spring meeting in Fargo, ND. At this year’s meeting, three UND students partnered with SIM-ND which provides on-site training to medical providers across North Dakota to disseminate their scholarly project. Simulation In Motion – North […]