American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
Director, DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program (CRNA)
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266
Overview
Director, DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program (CRNA)
at the University at Buffalo School of Nursing (UBSON). The School of Nursing is seeking the next
Director of the DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program (DNP-PD)
leading to licensure as a
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) . The UBSON program was founded in 1981 by
Ira Gunn, CRNA, MLN, FAAN , a US Army veteran and fierce advocate for nurse anesthetists and nurse anesthesia programs, who was named a Living Legend by the American Academy of Nursing in 2003. Position summary:
As Program Director (DNP-PD) the primary role is to support the on-going education, research and service/practice missions of the UBSON program by providing leadership, oversight, and direction of the program operating in the School of Nursing. The CRNA DNP-PD helps to ensure that the standards and policies of the UBSON and accrediting agencies (COA/CCNE) are met in the DNP program. The CRNA DNP-PD works closely with the dean, assistant/associate deans, DNP committee, and faculty to teach and facilitate course offerings and student experiences. DNP-PDs report to the Assistant/Associate Dean for the DNP Program and lead in the tri-partite faculty mission of education, scholarship and service. This is a full-time faculty appointment (1.00 FTE), where 0.20 FTE of the appointment provides an administrative stipend as the program administrator. The CRNA DNP-PD builds, maintains, and sustains a collaborative working environment with the school’s faculty and with students enrolled in the CRNA/DNP programs. This includes implementing the new AACN Essentials (2021) into the curriculum for Level Two (APRN) students to meet CCNE accreditation standards (2024). University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information, including key responsibilities and minimum requirements, please visit:
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/57889 Posted On 8/18/2025 Details
Location: Buffalo, NY Job Type: Dean/Director Institution: University at Buffalo - SUNY
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Director, DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program (CRNA)
at the University at Buffalo School of Nursing (UBSON). The School of Nursing is seeking the next
Director of the DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program (DNP-PD)
leading to licensure as a
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) . The UBSON program was founded in 1981 by
Ira Gunn, CRNA, MLN, FAAN , a US Army veteran and fierce advocate for nurse anesthetists and nurse anesthesia programs, who was named a Living Legend by the American Academy of Nursing in 2003. Position summary:
As Program Director (DNP-PD) the primary role is to support the on-going education, research and service/practice missions of the UBSON program by providing leadership, oversight, and direction of the program operating in the School of Nursing. The CRNA DNP-PD helps to ensure that the standards and policies of the UBSON and accrediting agencies (COA/CCNE) are met in the DNP program. The CRNA DNP-PD works closely with the dean, assistant/associate deans, DNP committee, and faculty to teach and facilitate course offerings and student experiences. DNP-PDs report to the Assistant/Associate Dean for the DNP Program and lead in the tri-partite faculty mission of education, scholarship and service. This is a full-time faculty appointment (1.00 FTE), where 0.20 FTE of the appointment provides an administrative stipend as the program administrator. The CRNA DNP-PD builds, maintains, and sustains a collaborative working environment with the school’s faculty and with students enrolled in the CRNA/DNP programs. This includes implementing the new AACN Essentials (2021) into the curriculum for Level Two (APRN) students to meet CCNE accreditation standards (2024). University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information, including key responsibilities and minimum requirements, please visit:
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/57889 Posted On 8/18/2025 Details
Location: Buffalo, NY Job Type: Dean/Director Institution: University at Buffalo - SUNY
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