Department Research Initiatives

The DNP curriculum at RFU for nurse anesthetists is based on the principles of evidence-based practice and using the best evidence to inform those decisions. Students learn about research methodology, common statistical tests used in healthcare research, and how to critically evaluate research during NDNP 901 and 902. Then they move on to develop their own DNP project proposal that either synthesizes existing evidence, implements best practice, or generates new knowledge pertaining to an important topic in anesthesia.

Since we transitioned to the doctorate degree in 2017, the DNP cohorts have created excellent work that contributes to the body of anesthesia knowledge and curriculum development for the benefit of our program. Clinical partners have been an integral part to creating meaningful change and measuring outcomes among patients. That work is captured here based on the cohort in which the work was done.

Faculty and Student Research

Use the links below to view a sample of the research presentations and publications conducted by our faculty and students. The DNP Scholarly Projects are also featured on the linked pages. These projects are an excellent resource for evidence-based practice.

• Faculty Presentation
• Student Presentations
• DNP Schlarship 
• Publications