Henderson just landed an important first for Nevada’s healthcare workforce. Nova Southeastern University has officially opened its new NSU Health Nevada Regional Campus in Henderson, and the facility is home to the state’s first anesthesiologist assistant training program.
This is one of those local developments that may not sound flashy at first, but it matters. Nevada has been dealing with a shortage of healthcare professionals, and that includes anesthesia providers. By launching this program here in Henderson, NSU is creating a local training pipeline for students who may eventually help serve patients across Southern Nevada and the rest of the state.
The program welcomed its first cohort of 26 anesthesiologist assistant students this summer. Those students will spend 27 months training in simulation labs and state-of-the-art operating room suites, learning alongside anesthesiologists from U.S. Anesthesia Partners. That hands-on, clinical-style environment is designed to prepare students for real-world healthcare settings.
A few key details stand out:
- Nevada’s first anesthesiologist assistant program
- Located at NSU Health Nevada Regional Campus in Henderson
- First cohort includes 26 students
- 27-month training program
- Simulation labs and operating room suites
- Training alongside U.S. Anesthesia Partners anesthesiologists
- Designed to help address Nevada’s anesthesia provider shortage
- NSU’s 10th regional campus
- NSU’s first regional campus in Nevada
- Future Henderson programs may include respiratory therapy
What I like about this is the long-term local impact. When students train in Nevada, there is a better chance they build relationships here, complete clinical experiences here, and ultimately stay here. That was part of the message from Dr. Chad Perlyn, executive vice president and chief medical officer of Nova Southeastern University, who said the goal is to grow healthcare resources for Nevada communities and the surrounding areas…