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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 is the Nurse Anesthesia Assistant Program Director.  She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 1999, a Master of Science degree with a specialization in Nurse Anesthesia in 2006, both from the University of North Dakota.  Dr. Johnson completed her doctorate degree in Teaching and Learning, with an emphasis in Higher Education from the University of North Dakota in December 2018.  Dr. Johnson practiced clinical anesthesia in Grand Rapids, MN from 2006-2014.  She also developed her own anesthesia business in 2006, through which she provides anesthesia services to rural communities in Minnesota and North Dakota.  Dr. Johnson joined the UND Nurse Anesthesia Program as faculty in August 2013. She currently provides course instruction throughout the Nurse Anesthesia curriculum and supervises the clinical aspect of the program.

Difficult Airway

Student Wellness and Preceptorship

Regional Anesthesia

Rural Anesthesia

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.

2021 - Present     University Assessment Committee, Co-Chair

2020 - Present     Higher Learning Commission, Criterion Four Task Force, Co-Chair

2020 - 2021        University Assessment Committee, Co-Chair

2019 - 2020        University Assessment Committee, Member

2018 – 2020                Nursing Search Committee, Co-Chair

2017 – 2018                CNPD Strategic Planning Pillar C Committee, Chair

2013 – Present            Undergraduate Nursing Faculty Committee, Member

2013 – Present            Graduate Council, Member

2013 – Present            Nurse Anesthesia Program Review and Evaluation Committee        

                                  (PREC), Member

2013                           Graduate Council Vision Statement Task Force, 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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