Invitation
On behalf of the VCU Department of Nurse Anesthesia and NAFA VCU, Dr. Nickie Damico invites you to join us to learn about select doctoral projects.
Join us virtually via Zoom on August 4, 2025 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Please RSVP below so that we can better prepare for your virtual visit. All are welcome!
Program Overview
| Title | Presenter |
|---|---|
| Strategies for Enhancing Patient Safety in Anesthesia: Evidence-Based Approaches and Incorporating Research Evidence into Nurse Anesthesia Practice | Jiale (Gary) Hu, PhD, RN, FAAN |
| Enhancing Neuraxial Anesthesia: Ultrasound-Guidance for Patients with Complex Spinal Anatomy | Ksenia Bussard, Nurse Anesthesiology Resident |
| Artificial Intelligence in Anesthesia Care Planning: Establishing Ethical and Evidence-Based Guidelines for Doctoral Nursing Anesthesia Education | Ashley Oliver, Nurse Anesthesiology Resident |
| The Influence of Alveolar Recruitment Maneuvers on Perioperative Pulmonary Dynamics: Implications for CRNA Practice | Gianna Ruggeroli, Nurse Anesthesiology Resident |
| Rebound Pain Following Peripheral Nerve Blockade: Implications for Anesthesia Providers | Brett Newman, Nurse Anesthesiology Resident |
Trusted for over 45 years, NAFA VCU is a cornerstone of one of the top nurse anesthesia programs in the nation—dedicated to advancing excellence in nurse anesthesiology education and practice.