Notice:

The Nurse Anesthesia Program has transitioned to a BSN to DNP Entry-level Nurse Anesthesia Program. We no longer admit students to the Master of Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia Program.

Student Accomplishments

NAP 2013

Publications in the International Student Journal of Nurse Anesthesia

December 2012 Volume 11:3

Total Lung Lavage in a Patient with Alveolar Proteinosis by J. Nunnery

NAP 2012

Publications in the International Student Journal of Nurse Anesthesia

Summer 2012 Volume 11:2

Adrenalectomy for Pheochromocytoma by J. Taylor
Hypertension during Emergence after Carotid Endarterectomy by J. Recatto
Emergency Treatment of Angioedema by K. Bohrer
Retrograde Wire Intubation for Angioedema of the Tongue by J. Soniat

Spring 2012 Volume 11:1

Anesthesia and the Triple X Syndrome by K. Norton

Summer 2011 Volume 10:2

Anesthetic Management of Patient with Progeria by B. Payne

Presentation at Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists Fall Meeting 2011

Evidence-Based Practice: The use of ACE Inhibitors Preoperatively by K. Cretini and B. Brown Mentor: L. Bonanno, CRNA, DNP
Emergency Cesarean Section: The Need for Proficiency in Airway Management by C. Ewing Mentor: L. Bonanno, CRNA, DNP

Presentation at Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists Fall Meeting 2012

A Curious Case of Unexpected Generalized Weakness after Interscalene and Superficial Cervical Brachial Plexus Blockage for Left Shoulder Arthroscopy in the Sitting Position - A Case Presentation by Emily Richard, SRNA, Mentor: Laura S. Bonanno, DNP, CRNA

Efficacy of IV Lidocaine in Multimodal Analgesia for Abdominal Surgery by Dee Bender, SRNA, Mentor: Laura S. Bonanno, DNP, CRNA

NAP 2011

Publications in the International Student Journal of Nurse Anesthesia

Summer 2011 Volume 10:2

Laryngospasm after Cleft Lip and Palate Repair by G. S. Franklin
Management of Medulloblastoma in a Remote Location by R. G. St. John

Spring 2011 Volume 10:1

Anesthetic Management of a 17 Month Old with Wilms Tumor by W. Cambre

Poster Presentation at Dr. Connie S. Logan Research Day: April 2011

Scleroderma: A Systems Review with Anesthetic Consideration by J. Covington, M. Johnston and L. Bonanno DNP, CRNA
Pretreatments and Postoperative Myalgia by H. Carbajal, B. Siler and L. Bonanno DNP, CRNA

Presentation at Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists Fall Meeting 2010

Advocating and Improving the Practice of Nurse Anesthesia by R. Crochet Cervical Spine Trauma: Investigating Intubation Methods that Minimize Cervical Spine Manipulation by C. Aupied and R. Nunez

Presentation at Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists Fall Meeting 2009

Evidence Based Practice: Emergence of the Obese Patient by R. Medina

NAP 2010

Publications in the International Student Journal of Nurse Anesthesia

Summer 2010 Volume 9:2

Blood Loss in Pediatric Partial Nephrectomy for Wilms Tumor by N. Riche’
Myocardial Infarction During Laparoscopic Nissen by K. Tate
Negative Pressure Pulmonary Edema by M. T. Thomas

Publication in Bariatric Nursing and Surgical Patient Care
Volume 6: 2 2011

Evidence-Based Strategies to Prevent Postoperative Respiratory Dysfunction for Patients with Obstructive Sleep apnea Undergoing Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery by D. Ernst, T. Vekic, and L. Bonanno

Publication in Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing
December 2010

Implementation of Music as an Anesthesia Adjunct during Monitored Anesthesia Care by A. Newman, C. Boyd, D. Meyers, and L. Bonanno

Publications in the Journal of Men’s Health
Volume 7: 2011

Management of Surgical Procedures Common in Men Part 1: Genitourinary Procedures by G. Ortega, S. Couvillion, and L. Bonanno
Management of Surgical Procedures Common in Men Part 2: Orthopedic Procedures by K. Miller, W. Alongi, and L. Bonanno

Poster Presentation at Dr. Linda Corson Jones Research Day: April 6, 2010

Anesthetic Implications of Herbal Medications in the Surgical Patient by S. Luttrell, T. McGowan and L. Bonanno, DNP, CRNA
Cricoid Pressure During Rapid Sequence Induction: Gold Standard or Old Standard by R. Acosta, L. Fusilier, A. LeBlanc, and L. Mayronne
Improving the Success of Minority and Disadvantaged Students in a Nurse Anesthesia Program by G. Sperandeo, S. Landry, K. Palmisano and L. Bonanno DNP, CRNA
Intravenous Lidocaine for the Treatment of Intraoperative Bronchospasm by R. Gonzales and C. Hude
Prewarming Therapy for the Prevention of Perioperative Hypothermia: A Literature Review by A. Graffeo, A. McCampbell and L. Bonanno DNP, CRNA
Recognizing and Managing Postoperative Complications after Carotid Endarterectomy by S. St. Germain, K. Byrd Jr., S. Kelly, M. Marmande and L. Bonanno, DNP, CRNA

AANA Annual Poster Presentation: August 2010

Anesthetic Implications of Herbal Medications in the Surgical Patient by S. Luttrell, T. McGowan, & L. Bonanno

Presentation at Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists Fall Meeting 2009

Music and Noise: Effects on MAC Anesthetics by A. Young

NAP 2009

Poster Presentation at Dr. Connie S. Logan Research Day: April 2009

The Benefits of Epidural Analgesia in Lung Surgery: A Mini Meta-Analysis by D. Tolbert and L. Bonanno, DNP, CRNA
LSUHSC Odyssey Professional Growth and Experiences Mentorship Program by T. Kelly, S. Roper, A. Roddey, M. Matthew, D. Porche, DNS, PhD(c), and L. Bonanno, DNP, CRNA
Simulation Based Anesthesia Training: Beneficial or Not? By C. Kimble, J. Richard, L. Hebert, J. Ayers, R. LeSaicherre and M. Geisz-Everson MS, CRNA
Potential Barriers Associated with Low Minority Application to Anesthesia Programs by E. Greely, S. Williams, H. Fussell, K. Andrus, L. Nguyen and M. Geisz-Everson MS, CRNA
Development of an Evaluation Tool for Simulation-Based Anesthesia Training: Unanticipated Difficult Intubation with Ability to Ventilate by A. Klohn, E. Pezant, M. Powell, R. LeSaicherre and M. Geisz-Everson MS, CRNA
Actual Barriers to Success Encountered by Minority Nurses Enrolled in a Nurse Anesthesia Program by S. R. Smiley, D. William, S. Mills, D. Smelling, J. Braxton, S. Martin and L. Bonanno, DNP, CRNA
The Effect of Perioperative Celecoxib Administration in Patients Undergoing Surgical Procedures Involving the Knee: a Mini Meta-Analysis by T. Guedry, M. Tuite and L. Bonanno, DNP, CRNA