The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) group is dynamic, talented, and diverse; dedicated to providing excellent, efficient, and compassionate patient care. CRNAs practice in an enriching collaborative practice with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis anesthesiologists as well as three community hospitals and four outpatient surgery centers.

Comprised of more than 175 CRNAs with a broad range of interests, expertise, and specialization, our group provides comprehensive clinical anesthesia at local facilities, including three community hospitals and four outpatient surgery centers. Many CRNAs specialize in cardiothoracic, pediatric, or obstetric anesthesia.

Our CRNAs work in collaboration with the Goldfarb School of Nursing Anesthesia Program to provide clinical education in the operating room setting, and work and learn in tandem with the anesthesiology residents and fellows who have equal access to challenging and complex cases.


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Learn more about working at the School of Medicine and view CRNA job opportunities at https://hr.wustl.edu/careers.

Washington University in St. Louis is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 


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Three CRNAs named finalists for Excellence in Nursing Awards

Three CRNAs named finalists for Excellence in Nursing Awards
St. Louis Magazine’s 15th annual Excellence in Nursing Awards, presented by BJC HealthCare and Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College, has announced finalists for the 2024 awards, including three outstanding Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) from the Department of Anesthesiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis: Erin Herrera, MSN, CRNA, Elvira Sayfutdinova, MSN, CRNA, and Kate Silver, CRNA.

Department celebrates CRNA Class of 2023

Department celebrates CRNA Class of 2023
The Goldfarb School of Nursing, including the Nurse Anesthesia Program, celebrated its commencement ceremony on Friday, December 15, 2023, at the Stifel Theatre.

Henrichs inducted as Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing

Henrichs inducted as Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
Bernadette Henrichs, PhD, CRNA, CCRN, CHSE, FAANA, FAAN, a professor and director of the Nurse Anesthesia Program at Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing, was inducted into American Academy of Nursing’s 2023 class of fellows at the academy’s annual Health Policy Conference on October 7 in Washington, D.C. This prestigious recognition celebrates Dr. Henrichs’ achievements and contributions to the field of nursing, in addition to her commitment to advancing public health.