Date of Award

12-2025

Degree Type

Dissertation/Thesis

Degree Name

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

School

Leadership and Advanced Nursing Practice

Committee Chair

Dr. Mary Jane Collins

Committee Chair School

Leadership and Advanced Nursing Practice

Committee Member 2

Dr. Michong Rayborn

Committee Member 2 School

Leadership and Advanced Nursing Practice

Abstract

Informed consent is a fundamental component of anesthesia practice and is recognized as professional Standard IV by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA). Despite its importance, anesthesia providers often face challenges in effectively obtaining consent from patients. Within The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Nurse Anesthesia Program (NAP), a need was identified to strengthen student competency in conducting anesthesia informed-consent discussions. This project developed and implemented an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) as a standardized, evidence-based approach to teach and assess informed-consent skills in alignment with the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA, 2019) standards. The intervention was designed to enhance communication, reduce performance-related anxiety, and increase confidence among novice student registered nurse anesthetists (SRNAs), while also serving as a potential tool for practicing certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs). The doctoral project polled graduate level professors with OSCE writing experience and practicing CRNAs for real-world experience. Future studies are recommended to further evaluate the OSCE, adapt it to evolving AANA standards, and explore its broader application in anesthesia education.

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