The nurse anesthesia program begins during the third week of August with registration and orientation at Villanova University College of Nursing. The anesthesia didactic portion begins the Wednesday after Labor Day. There is an option of taking the Master's degree courses at Villanova, before beginning the Anesthesia didactic and clinical work. Mike demonstrates a basic cart setup . Clinical Work Through Lankenau's multiple clinical affiliates, students are introduced to simple cases first, then gradually progress to more difficult cases, always under constant supervision, culminating in approximately 1600-2000 hours of clinical experience and not less than 600 cases for each student.
Students gain experience in open-heart, obstetrics, neuro.
Students will also gain experience in advanced airway management techniques, such as light wand and fiberoptic intubations. Students graduate as safe and competent practitioners, with a wide variety of experiences. Charlene takes a well-deserved break between cases. Each year, Lankenau sends one student from each class to the AANA annual meeting. The student is provided with the necessary conference time, and is assisted with expenses.