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Special Scholarship Program for ICU Nurses

The Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care (DACC) and the University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) are jointly sponsoring a scholarship program for intensive care nurses. Scholarships are offered for two intensive care nurses at UCMC who intend to complete a master’s degree in an accredited anesthesia program, making them eligible for licensure as certified registered nurse anesthetists. Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  1. A rating of 4 or higher on the most recent performance review
  2. Employment at UCMC for a minimum of 12 months
  3. Acceptance by an accredited anesthesia program for nurses in Chicagoland

An application, detailed description of the program, and answers to frequently asked questions are available as a download-able Microsoft PowerPoint® Presentation.


David Clanton, CRNA, (at right). Voted "2004 Instructor of the Year" by the Evanston Northwestern students; he is seen here working with a student from that program

Two scholarships are available each year, and those interested should complete the application process as soon as possible. Awardees will be notified by the selection Board no later than January 1.

Current Status for Graduates

  1. 2005 Graduates - scholarships filled
  2. 2006 Graduates - applications now being accepted
  3. 2007 Graduates - applications now being accepted

Principal contacts:

Nada Williamson
Chief Nurse Anesthetist, DACC
773-834-2734

Theresa Cumming
Director of Operations, DACC
773-702-6842

Rhonda Blender
UCMC Academy
773-702-5258

To begin the application process for the Nurse Anesthetist Scholarship Program applicants must:

  1. Complete an application form, (Microsoft PowerPoint® download)
  2. Provide three letters of recommendation
  3. Submit a resume
  4. Schedule an interview with Nada Williamson by email (NWilliamson@dacc.uchicago.edu) or telephone
  5. (773-834-2734). All documents should be brought to the interview
Eileen Marcet, CRNA