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  1. 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University's Dr. Brad Stelflug, CRNA, with DNPNA students Paige Holloway and Madeline Nauman

    Beyond Borders: Providing Anesthesia in an Area of Need

    March 3, 2026

    69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ DNP Nurse Anesthesia students share their experience providing safe, compassionate anesthesia care in the Dominican Republic. This global health mission strengthened their clinical skills, adaptability, and commitment to patient safety while advancing health equity and expanding access to surgical and anesthesia care beyond borders.

  2. Perioperative Nursing: How to Become an OR Nurse

    February 13, 2026

    If you are currently a nurse or are considering a career in nursing and are drawn to fast-paced, high-impact care, perioperative nursing may be a path worth exploring. Often called operating room (OR) nursing, this specialty focuses on caring for…

  3. SpectRUm – Where Passion Meets Purpose: Perspectives from 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµâ€™s Inaugural Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia (DNPNA) Students

    October 24, 2025

    CAROLINE BASEDNPNA Class of 2027 I was born in Brazil and came to the U.S. at six years old. Watching my parents work tirelessly taught me discipline, determination, and to “never give up.” My passion for becoming a (CRNA) Certified…

  4. Heart of 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ: Caroline Base, DNPNA Class of 2027

    October 14, 2025

    What I love most about 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ is the faculty. They are not only experts but also inspiring educators who are passionate about teaching their subject and about guiding students toward success. I was born in Brazil and came to the…

  5. Heart of 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ: Garrett Smith, DNPNA Class of 2027

    October 14, 2025

    At 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University, the Six-Point Mastery Learning Model® has reshaped how I learn. I’m a proud Las Vegas local whose path to nurse anesthesia began as a pharmacy technician at Sunrise Hospital — the same hospital where I now rotate…

  6. Heart of 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ: Harleen Sidhu, DNPNA Class of 2027

    October 14, 2025

    69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ’s Six-Point Mastery Learning Model® has been transformative. It’s taught me to approach each block with depth and intention, focusing on true understanding over memorization. I was born and raised in Bakersfield, California, earned my nursing degree from California State…

  7. Heart of 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ: Paige Holloway, DNPNA Class of 2027

    October 14, 2025

    69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s Six-Point Mastery Learning Model® has had a significant impact on me as a student. The focus on competency and genuine understanding, rather than merely progressing through the material, has challenged me to strive for excellence in every area.…

  8. Heart of 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ: Sungmin Jung, DNPNA Class of 2027

    October 14, 2025

    What I value most about 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ is the sense of community. The faculty and students are not only knowledgeable and dedicated, but also genuinely supportive. It’s a collaborative environment where everyone encourages each other, and successes—big or small—are shared and…