Amber Johnson
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Clinical Assistant Professor, Nurse Anesthesia Assistant Program Director, Nursing
- Nurse Anesthesia
Contact Info
- Email: amber.johnson.5@UND.edu
- Office: 701.777.4742
- Dept: 701.777.4555
Office Address
CNPD Building Room 343
430 Oxford Street Stop 9025
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9025
Biography
Dr. Amber Johnson serves as the Assistant Program Director for the Nurse Anesthesia program. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1999 and a Master of Science with a specialization in Nurse Anesthesia in 2006, both from the University of North Dakota (UND). In December 2018, Dr. Johnson completed her Doctorate in Teaching and Learning, with an emphasis in Higher Education also at UND.
From 2006 to 2014 Dr. Johnson practiced clinical anesthesia in Grand Rapids, MN. In 2006, she established her own anesthesia business, providing services to rural communities in Minnesota and North Dakota. Dr. Johnson joined the UND Nurse Anesthesia Program in August 2013. In her current role, she provides instruction throughout the Nurse Anesthesia curriculum and oversees the clinical components of the program.
Nurse Anesthesia Review Course
Basic Principles of Anesthesia Practice I
Basic Principles of Anesthesia Practice II
Pharmacotherapeutics for Nurse Anesthesia
Anatomy for Nurse Anesthetists
Advanced Principles of Anesthesia Practice I
Advanced Principles of Anesthesia Practice II
Professional Aspects of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
Advanced Health Assessment for Nurse Anesthetists
Clinical Anesthesia Practicum I
Clinical Anesthesia Practicum II
Clinical Anesthesia Practicum III
Clinical Anesthesia Practicum IV
Clinical Anesthesia Practicum V
DNP Project Teams I, II, and III
Professional Development II
Interprofessional Health Care
American Heart Association Recertification, ACLS, BLS, and PALS
Assessment in Higher Education
Rural Healthcare and Anesthesia
Student Wellness and Preceptorship
Regional Anesthesia
Healthcare Legality
Mentored Publications:
Katie King, Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist. (2018).“Propofol Administration in Patients with an Egg Allergy” The International Student
Journal of Nurse Anesthesia, 17(1).
Madalyn Muldoon, Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist. (2017). “Charcot Marie Tooth Disease and the use of Neuromuscular Blockers” The
International Student Journal of Nurse Anesthesia, 16(1).
Jared Onder, Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist. (2017). “Anesthetic Management and Considerations for Venous Air Embolism” The
International Student Journal of Nurse Anesthesia, 16(2).
Jennifer Jorgensen, Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist. (2016). “Cerebral Oximetry During Should Surgery in the Beach Chair Position” The
International Student Journal of Nurse Anesthesia, 15(2).
Professional Presentations:
April 20, 2018. Johnson, A. Ready to Check-In? Oral Presentation for continuing education for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists. Fargo, North Dakota.
April 11, 2018. Johnson, A. Effective Student Evaluations for Clinical Preceptors. Oral Presentation for continuing education for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists. Grand Forks, North Dakota.
November 8, 2016. Guest lecture for N585: Preoperative Evaluation, Diagnostic Testing, and Charting.
March 12, 2016. Johnson, A. Difficult Airway Management. Oral Presentation for continuing education for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists. Grand Forks, North Dakota.
November 9, 2011. Johnson, A. Moderate Sedation and Analgesia for Clinical Monitoring Personnel. Oral Presentation for Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Medical Providers. Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
June 22, 2011. Johnson, A. Moderate Sedation and Analgesia for Clinical Monitoring Personnel. Oral Presentation for Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Medical Providers. Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
February 16, 2011. Johnson, A. Moderate Sedation and Analgesia for Clinical Monitoring Personnel. Oral Presentation for Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Medical Providers. Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
October 20, 2010. Johnson, A. Moderate Sedation and Analgesia for Clinical Monitoring Personnel. Oral Presentation for Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Medical Providers. Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
June 9, 2010. Johnson, A. Moderate Sedation and Analgesia for Clinical Monitoring Personnel. Oral Presentation for Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Medical Providers. Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
May 27, 2010. Johnson, A. Moderate Sedation and Analgesia for Clinical Monitoring Personnel. Oral Presentation for Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Medical Providers. Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
May 10, 2010. Johnson, A. Moderate Sedation and Analgesia for Clinical Monitoring Personnel. Oral Presentation for Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Medical Providers. Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
April 22, 2010. Johnson, A. Moderate Sedation and Analgesia for Clinical Monitoring Personnel. Oral Presentation for Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Medical Providers. Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
VPAA Award for Excellence in Assessment
CRNA
Ph.D.
Ph.D., Teaching and Learning, Higher Education Emphasis, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, 2018.
College Teaching Certificate, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, 2018.
MS, Nursing, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, 2006.
BS, Nursing, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, 1999.
Academic
December 2018 - Present Assistant Program Director, Nurse Anesthesia Program
August 2018 - December 2018 Faculty, UND Nurse Anesthesia Program
August 2013 - August 2018 Assistant Program Director, Nurse Anesthesia Program
Clinical Practice
2012 - Present Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Grand Forks Anesthesia Services, P.C. Grand Forks, North Dakota.
2007 - Present Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. A.J. Anesthesia, LLC. Drayton, North Dakota.
2007 - 2016 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Wapiti Medical Consultants. Milbank, South Dakota.
2006 - 2016 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Grand Itasca Clinical and Hospital. Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
2000 - 2004 Registered Nurse. Intensive Care Unit. Woodbury, Minnesota.
2023 - Present Faculty Instructional Development Committee, Member
2023 - Present University Senate, Senator, College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines
2020 - 2024 Higher Learning Commission, Criterion Four Task Force, Co-Chair
2021 - 2022 University Assessment Committee, Co-Chair
2020 - 2021 University Assessment Committee, Co-Chair
2019 - 2020 University Assessment Committee, Member
2013 – Present Undergraduate Nursing Faculty Committee, Member
2013 – Present Graduate Council, Member
2013 – Present Nurse Anesthesia Program Review and Evaluation Committee
(PREC), Member
2022 CRSC Manager Search Committee, Member
2018 – 2020 Nursing Search Committee, Co-Chair
2017 – 2018 CNPD Strategic Planning Pillar C Committee, Chair
2013 Graduate Council Vision Statement Task Force, Member
2023 - Present North Dakota Nursing Research Collaborative, Member
2017 – 2019 North Dakota Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Board Member
2014 – 2015 North Dakota Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Nominating Committee, Member
2010 – 2011 Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital, Moderate Sedation Task Force, Co-Chair
2008 – 2010 Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital, Surgery Committee, Anesthesia Representative
2007 – 2009 Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital, Surgical Services Policy Task Force, Anesthesia Representative
National:
2006 – Present American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Member
Regional:
2006 – Present North Dakota Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Member