Research

In order to fulfill the graduate thesis requirement, students must participate in a research study, developed and executed by the student. 

Webster University offers a variety of diverse and dynamic research opportunities, including bench, clinical and survey research.  In conjunction with the PhD biological sciences faculty, we are able to offer hands-on laboratory bench research involving anesthetic agents currently in use in the clinical setting. Due to the commitment of our clinical sites, students are able to develop and direct research studies applicable to clinical practice.  These types of opportunities are directed by anesthesia faculty at the clinical sites and provide evidence-based results with implications for the delivery of patient care.  Survey research offers insight into the academic, psychosocial and environmental impact the specialty of nurse anesthesia has on individual patients, practitioners, etc. 

The types of outcomes gleaned from this type of research can be utilized to improve our anesthesia programs and our clinical practice.  We believe our research opportunities are among the most vibrant offered in any anesthesia program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthetists, and we are continuously looking for ways to expand research opportunities.