Division of Anesthesia for Nurses

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U.S. News & World Report ranked MUSC's Anesthesia for Nurses program among the top 10% of programs for 2025.

About the Program

Learn more about the Anesthesia for Nurses program in the College of Health Professions at the Medical University of South Carolina

The Anesthesia for Nurses (AFN) Division has a long history at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). We celebrated our 50th anniversary in 2017 and are the only continuously operating program within the College of Health Professions. The division’s success and longevity can be credited to the breadth of our curriculum and programming, the reputation of our faculty and alumni, and the quality of our students. Today, the division is home to two programs, the Post Baccalaureate and Post Master’s Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice.

Mission

To prepare independent, ethical, culturally aware nurse anesthesia providers ready to the lead in the clinical and professional area. This is accomplished by providing evidence-based, high-quality didactic, clinical, healthcare policy, and simulation education.

Vision

To be a nationally-recognized nurse anesthesia educational program that graduates highly sought after, innovative nurse anesthesia leaders.

Values:

Integrity
Evidence-Based Education
Professional Advocacy
Wellness
Innovation

About the Profession

What do nurse anesthetists or CRNAs do? Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) who have been providing quality anesthesia services in the United States for nearly 150 years.

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