Rockhurst University is planning to implement a full-time CRNA program in Kansas City, expected to launch in 2028 (pending COA accreditation).
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) play a vital role in delivering anesthesia care for surgical, diagnostic, and medical procedures across a wide range of healthcare settings. This CRNA program combines online coursework with in-person skills immersions, preparing students for advanced clinical practice. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of nurse anesthetists is projected to grow 38% by 2032, with a median annual salary of $212,650.
If you have any questions about the program or wish to contact our leadership team working on program development, you can contact us at CRNA@rockhurst.edu.
Student Learning outcomes
Graduates of the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) program are prepared to:
- Deliver safe, evidence-based anesthesia care for diverse patient populations across surgical, obstetric, and procedural settings
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized anesthesia care plans
- Administer general, regional, and local anesthesia using advanced techniques and monitoring technologies
- Apply critical thinking and advanced clinical judgment in routine, complex, and emergent anesthesia situations
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals within interprofessional care teams
- Uphold ethical, legal, and professional standards in nurse anesthesia practice
- Promote patient safety, quality improvement, and risk management in perioperative care
- Demonstrate leadership and advocacy within healthcare systems and the nurse anesthesia profession
- Commit to lifelong learning and professional development to support continued excellence in anesthesia care
CRNA Program Details & Outcomes
Information concerning program duration, cost, concentrations, etc., will be made available closer to the program's launch.
CRNA graduates will be competent entry-level professionals in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) domains of learning.
Course Map
A full course catalog will be available closer to the 2028 program start date.
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