University of Cincinnati Nurse Anesthesia Education Program

10/14/2026

Thank you Jeff Molter, recent AANA President, for visiting the University of Cincinnati and spending time with our nurse anesthesia students and CRNAs. His thoughtful perspective, engaging presentation style, and commitment to the profession inspired our learners and faculty. We appreciate the opportunity to connect and are grateful for his service and leadership in nurse anesthesia.

09/23/2026

What a great weekend at the 2026 KyANA Fall Meeting in Louisville! 🎉

UC Nurse Anesthesia was proud to be represented by our students and faculty for a weekend filled with learning, networking, student posters, and the always-fun KyANA College Bowl. We loved connecting with CRNAs and SRNAs from across the region and celebrating KyANA’s incredible 70th anniversary! 💙

Thank you to the Kentucky Association of Nurse Anesthetists for another fantastic meeting and for continuing to support education, advocacy, and the future of our profession.

09/15/2026

Check out the official Fall 2026 UC NAP newsletter for updates on the program, events, and happenings around campus! University of Cincinnati College of Nursing

The Official Newsletter of the University of Cincinnati Nurse Anesthesia Program

08/31/2026

The UC NAP had a fantastic time at AANA Annual Congress 2026 in Boston! The students enjoyed interfacing with other RNSAs from around the country, discussing new and exciting updates in anesthesia, and having fun at Fenway Park for Party with a Purpose. Special shout outs to our students who presented oral poster presentations and Dr. Beth Ann Clayton for her featured presentation.

08/27/2026

Don't forget to sign up for our official UC NAP Homecoming Tailgate Party! A space has been reserved at the UC Commons, and the cost is only $40 for family. Come out and enjoy some brews, sunshine, and Bearcat Pride for UC's 100th Homecoming!

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07/28/2026

Join us in the UC NAP Tailgate tent to cheer our Bearcats on to victory, play some games, have some food, and celebrate being a UC Alum!

07/02/2026

The University of Cincinnati Nurse Anesthesia Alumni Advisory Council and the Nurse Anesthesia Program Faculty are pleased to announce the 2026 Mary Alice Costello Scholarship Recipients:

Kirsten Hausmann, RNSA2, Class of 2027

Laura Williams, RNSA2, Class of 2027

The Mary Alice Costello Scholarship Fund at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing was established in 2017 to benefit doctoral-level students in the nurse anesthesia program. Mary Alice Costello founded the Cincinnati General Hospital School of Nurse Anesthesia in 1945 and served as director for 27 years. She was one of the first nurse anesthetists to become adept in administering spinal anesthesia and taught many nurse anesthetists this skill from around the country. She was also the first nurse anesthetist to utilize a ventilator in the anesthetic care of a patient, and she commissioned the development of the first defibrillator at Cincinnati General Hospital. She served as the president of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists in 1963-64 and led collaborative efforts between nurse and physician anesthesia providers and their respective professional organizations.

Nurse anesthesia program alumni and faculty created the Mary Alice Costello Fund in honor of her legacy. The University of Cincinnati Nurse Anesthesia Program Alumni Advisory Council seeks to provide financial support from this fund to nurse anesthesia students who demonstrate a commitment to the nurse anesthesia profession and possess leadership qualities that advance the profession.

Congratulations to Kirsten and Laura! Thank you to all the highly qualified and dedicated RNSA2 students who submitted their scholarship applications. We also wish to thank the donors of the CoN UC Nurse Anesthesia Program, whose contributions make these scholarships possible.

06/28/2026

Our UC NAP Wellness Committee hosted a summer cookout to gather RNSAs from all classes to share some sides and vibes 😎

05/11/2026

Representing the University of Cincinnati on the global stage! Rachel Smith-Steinert, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, presented at the 15th World Congress of Nurse Anesthetists in Brisbane, Australia, showcasing UC's leadership in global nurse anesthesia education. Her presentation highlighted the establishment and benefits of UC's International Nurse Anesthetist Educational partnership with a program in France. Pictured with Rachel is Christophe Debout, partner Nurse Anesthesia Program Director at IFITS in France, and Pascal Rod, the recent International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists' service award recipient.

05/11/2026

Conditions like chorioamnionitis change the pH of the surgical environment, which can prevent local anesthetics from working optimally, according to Beth Ann Clayton.