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Amber Johnson

Ph.D., C.R.N.A.
  • 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

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