University of Evansville Nurse Anesthesia Program

08/30/2026

Some of you know I (lovingly referred to by my students as Dr. E. ☺️) co-founded Pinnacle Preceptor Academy with Richard Wilson a while back — training built specifically for clinical preceptors in nurse anesthesia, because nobody ever actually taught us how to teach. We were just handed a student and told "good luck." 🏔️

Starting this week, we're kicking off a whole new series on our page — real, practical, no-fluff content for preceptors, pulled straight from years of precepting, program directing, and (a lot of) trial and error. This is the stuff we wish someone had handed us on day one.

If you're a preceptor, a CRNA, a program director, or you just want to watch two people share something they genuinely care about — come follow along. We are getting real about what it means to truly train the next generation of CRNAs, and I don't want you to miss it. 💙💛

👉 Follow Pinnacle Preceptor Academy on Facebook and Instagram — first post of the series drops this week!

08/26/2026

🚨 Future CRNAs—your time is NOW!

If nurse anesthesia is where you see your future, don’t just think about it. START.

Applications are open for the University of Evansville Nurse Anesthesia Program’s January 2028 cohort, and there’s an advantage to getting started early.

🟣 Priority Application Deadline: December 31, 2026
🟠 Every completed priority application earns a bonus point on the application score
🟣 Regular application cycle continues through March 15, 2027

We’re looking for driven critical care nurses who are ready to be challenged, grow as clinicians and leaders, and take the next step toward becoming a CRNA.

Your future in nurse anesthesia has to start somewhere. Why not UE?

Apply today: evansville.edu/majors/nurse-anesthesia-program

08/23/2026

Student involvement beyond the classroom is at the heart of the UE Nurse Anesthesia Program, and the 2026 AANA Annual Congress in Boston has been a great reminder of why those experiences matter!

It was a quick weekend in Boston for me, but our students are staying through the end and taking full advantage of everything Annual Congress has to offer. We are especially proud of NA1s Emilie Getts and Heidi Fantasia, who are beginning a year of national service on the AANA Continuing Education Committee and Government Relations Committee. What an incredible opportunity to learn, contribute, build relationships, and represent UE Nurse Anesthesia on the national stage!

It was also a memorable weekend for program leadership. Dr. Eisenhauer assumed the role of Vice-Chair of the AANA Government Relations Committee and was inducted as a Fellow of the AANA during last night’s Honors Ceremony.

From our students stepping into national service to faculty leadership within the profession, UE Nurse Anesthesia is here, growing, and thriving.

Come see what we’re all about. 💜🧡

08/20/2026

Your ICU experience wasn’t the destination. It was preparation.

The critical thinking. The high-stakes decisions. The long shifts. Learning to stay calm when everything around you is anything but. Every experience has been building something.

Maybe it’s time to see where it can take you.

The University of Evansville Nurse Anesthesia Program is accepting priority applications for our January 2028 DNAP cohort.

If becoming a CRNA has been in the back of your mind, this may be your moment to move it to the front.

Your ICU experience prepared you. Now take the next step.

🟣 Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)
🟠 Priority application now open
🟣 Cohort begins January 2028

Apply today. Your next chapter starts at UE.

08/11/2026

The next chapter of your career starts with one bold decision.

Three years. Countless challenges. Unmatched growth. A community committed to your success.

If you’re ready to become more than you ever imagined, we’re ready to help you get there.

Applications for the January 2028 cohort are now open.



(Credit to our phenomenal Clinical Director Wes Oliver for the hype song! 💪🏻💪🏻)

08/06/2026

🎉🎉Applications Are Now Open! 🎉🎉

The University of Evansville Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program is now accepting applications for our January 2028 cohort!

If you’re a critical care nurse ready to challenge yourself, expand your impact, and pursue one of the most rewarding careers in healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.

At UE, you’ll join a program committed to:
✨ Academic excellence
✨ Hands-on simulation and clinical training
✨ Personalized faculty mentorship
✨ Leadership and professional development
✨ Preparing graduates to excel as confident, compassionate CRNAs

Our graduates have achieved outstanding outcomes, including 100% employment within six months of graduation and increasing National Certification Examination pass rates year over year!

Whether you’re ready to apply or just beginning to explore nurse anesthesia, now is the perfect time to take the next step.

📍 Learn more about admission requirements and begin your application on NursingCAS!

https://www.evansville.edu/majors/nurse-anesthesia-program/index.cfm

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The Nurse Anesthesia Program provides unique opportunities for interprofessional experiences among various health professional students, collaborative learning, and research opportunities.

07/25/2026

🚨 Ready to Take the Next Step Toward Becoming a CRNA? 🚨

Your future in nurse anesthesia starts with a conversation.

Join us for the University of Evansville Nurse Anesthesia Program Open House and discover what sets our program apart. Meet our faculty, tour our simulation and skills labs, connect with current students, and learn how we’re preparing the next generation of exceptional CRNAs.

📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026
🕑 2:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 Graves Hall | University of Evansville

Whether you’re just beginning to explore nurse anesthesia or you’re preparing to apply, we’d love to meet you and answer your questions.

Come see why our students don’t just earn a degree - they become leaders in the profession.

We can’t wait to welcome you to campus!

✨ Tag a colleague, ICU nurse, or future CRNA who should be there!

💜🧡

07/23/2026

The University of Evansville Nurse Anesthesia Program Student Advisory Board has some fundraising events coming up, and we’d love to have your support!

On Tuesday, August 4th from 4-8 pm, place a mobile order at the Evansville West Side Chick-Fil-A (4400 W Lloyd Expy, Evansville, IN 47712), and designate that you are supporting our event and a portion of your sale comes back to the program!

Then, on Saturday, September 12 from 4-8 pm, visit the Chipotle location at 4710 W. Lloyd Expressway, grab some dinner, and tell them you are supporting our Student Advisory Board!

See details below, and thank you in advance for supporting our program!

04/19/2026

15 hours left to give!!

04/18/2026

35 👏🏻hours 👏🏻left👏🏻to👏🏻give!!!

If you are a friend, family member, alumnus, preceptor, or supporter of the University of Evansville DNAP program—this is your moment.

Our Pep & Vim campaign is coming to a close soon, and we’re raising funds for additional ultrasound equipment that will directly impact how our students learn, train, and care for patients.

At UE DNAP, we don’t just educate—we prepare practice-ready, high-performing CRNAs. The experiences our students have today shape the providers they become tomorrow.

💥 Every gift matters
💥 Every share makes a difference

Let’s finish strong—together.

Put advanced anesthesia training directly into our students’ hands. By expanding our ultrasound equipment, we give future nurse anesthetists the tools they need to master safe, accurate techniques for procedures such as regional anesthesia and vascular access. More access to this technology now me...