News and Events
Congratulations, Dr. Aleks Nagornay
Posted: May 12, 2026
"Dr. Nagornay is not your typical professor...he is so much more than that. Learning with him is not transactional. He gives endlessly without expecting anything in return, and that is something you don’t come across often. He is the type of educator who truly goes above and beyond to make sure we have what it takes to be successful, and not just in his classroom, but in our future careers as well."
"It is clear how invested he is in each of us and in our futures. He welcomes our questions and concerns, and he always takes the time to make sure he is meeting us where we are and answering what we actually need. In just a short year, he has made such a meaningful impact on my journey to becoming a CRNA, and I know he will continue to impact so many students in ways he may never fully realize."
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Mid-Year Assembly
Posted: April 29, 2026
Dr. Eisenhauer and Dr. Harmon present at EDGE
Posted: April 17, 2026
Nurse Anesthesia faculty members Dr. Eisenhauer and Dr. Harmon, accompanied by Dr. Richard Wilson (East Ursuline College with Somnia Nurse Anesthesia Program); presented their paper Addressing Clinical Preceptor Incivility Toward Nurse Anesthesia Residents at the ANNA/ American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology EDGE in February!
Dr. Eisenhauer selected as 2026 Fellow of American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
Posted: April 17, 2026
Dr. Melissa Eisenhauer, Nurse Anesthesia Program Administrator, has been selected as a candidate for induction as a 2026 Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology. She will join a group of leaders whose achievements and enduring contributions have had a meaningful and lasting impact on the nurse anesthesia profession and the role of CRNAs.
The Fellows of the AANA (FAANA) designation distinguishes certified registered nurse anesthetists as being the premier anesthesia provider with a high level of skills, training, experience, achievement, and professional standards. The FAANA designation represents a commitment to quality, professional development, and continued education, ensuring that FAANA designees stand apart from other providers.
Third Cohort of Nurse Anesthesia Students Graduate
Posted: April 17, 2026
The third class of Nurse Anesthesia students graduated in a ceremony held in Shanklin Theatre on campus in December.
It was a successful celebratory event surrounded by families and friends. The keynote speaker was the Clinical Instructor of the Year Award recipient, Stephen Anderson, CRNA. Wabash General in Mt. Carmel, Illinois was named Clinical Site of the Year. Congratulations to Madisson Marcum for earning the Agatha Hodgins Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement and to Frances Tenery for taking home the Clinical Excellence Award.
AANA Appoints Two from CRNA to Serve on Committees
Posted: August 29, 2025
Dr. Melissa Eisenhauer, DNP, CRNA, Nurse Anesthesia Program Administrator, and Aprilrose Monroig, BSN, SRNA, Nurse Anesthesia Student, have been appointed by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) Board of Directors to serve on committees for the AANA from August 2025 until August 2026. Dr. Eisenhauer will serve on the Government Relations Committee.
The GRC addresses matters pertaining to federal legislation and regulations and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors. Aprilrose will serve on the Professional Development Committee. This committee develops, implements, and evaluates the AANA’s educational content and programs. It is an honor to be chosen from among thousands of CRNAs and Nurse Anesthesia Students to serve at the national level. Both Dr. Eisenhauer and Aprilrose are proud to represent the University of Evansville!
Journal of Nurse Anesthesia Education Publishes Manuscript by CRNA Faculty
Posted: June 11, 2025
The Nurse Anesthesia Program is proud to announce the recent publication of the manuscript From Turnover to Tenure: One Program’s Efforts to Create Faculty Longevity in Nurse Anesthesia Education in the Journal of Nurse Anesthesia Education.
Authored by DNAP program faculty Dr. Melissa Eisenhauer, DNP, CRNA, APRN, Dr. Aleksander Nagornay, DNP, CRNA, APRN, and Dr. Matthew Harmon, DNP, CRNA, APRN, MBA, this scholarly work explores targeted strategies to improve faculty retention and promote long-term stability in nurse anesthesia education. Congratulations to our faculty on this important contribution to the field! You can read the full article online.
Intelligent Ultrasound Interviews Nurse Anesthesia Faculty
Posted: March 31, 2025
Dr. Melissa Eisenhauer, Dr. Matthew Harmon, and Dr. Aleksander Nagornay were interviewed by Intelligent Ultrasound.
The interview gives an update on how Intelligent Ultrasound simulation equipment used in the classroom setting has been beneficial to students. Listen to the full interview.
Second Cohort of Nurse Anesthesia Students Graduate
Posted: December 14, 2024
