Annie Bridges Meyers, MSN, CRNA

Biography

Annie Meyers is a graduate of Western Carolina University’s Nurse Anesthesia Program, graduating in 2011, and has remained dedicated to contributing to Nurse Anesthesia education throughout her career. She has worked in a variety of settings, practicing her area of expertise in pediatric anesthesia and providing clinical and didactic education to future generations of nurse anesthetists. She joined the faculty of WCUs Nurse Anesthesia Program as an Assistant Professor in 2023, where she strives to share her passion for the field of Nurse Anesthesia and Pediatric Anesthesia.<br> <br>Annie currently maintains her clinical practice as a CRNA at Advent Health Hendersonville, where she is involved with SRNA clinical education, Evidence-Based Practice Initiatives, Quality and Performance Improvement Strategies, Patient Safety, and Peer Support. She is pursuing her Post-APRN DNP with an Evidence-Based Practice-focus aimed at improving clinical practice outcomes. She loves living in Asheville, NC, and enjoys outdoor activities such as mountain biking and hiking in Western North Carolina.

Education

• MS, Western Carolina University

Teaching Interests

Pediatric Anesthesia, Otolaryngological Procedures, Pediatric andNeonatal Pathophysiology, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Provider Wellness

Research Interests

Best-Practice Initiatives, Evidence-Based Practice Improvement, Clinical-Decision Making Support Tools for Anesthesia Providers