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Michael J. Kremer, PhD, CRNA, CHSE, FNAP, FAAN

Interim Department Chair
Professor, Department of Adult Health and Gerontological Nursing, College of Nursing
Education

PhD, Nursing, Rush University
MSN, Nursing Leadership, Seattle Pacific University
BS, Nurse Anesthesia, University of Illinois
BS, Nursing, Northern Illinois University
BA, Psychology, Northern Illinois University

Research Areas

Patient safety, Clinical decision making, Health care policy

Contact Info:

600 S. Paulina St.
Suite 1043
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-6125
mike_j_kremer@rush.edu
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Biography

Michael J. Kremer, PhD, has served as a staff and chief nurse anesthetist and as a CRNA practitioner-teacher, department chair and program director. He is a professor in the Department of Adult Health & Gerontological Nursing. He has authored or co-authored multiple papers in peer-reviewed journals and textbook chapters. He has served in an elected and appointed positions at the state and national levels. His research interests include clinical decision making and clinical outcomes, patient safety and human patient simulation.

Honors and Activities

  • Co-Recipient, AANA Researcher of the Year Award, 2017

  • Fellow, National Academies of Practice, 2014

  • Helen Lamb Outstanding Educator Award, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, 2009

  • Fellow, Institute of Medicine Chicago, 2004

  • Fellow, American Academy of Nursing, 2003

  • Research in Action Award, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, 1992

 
 
Publications

  • Kremer, M. & Griffis, C. (2018). Update for nurse anesthetists – Evidence-based use of non-opioid analgesics. AANA Journal, 86(4):321-327.

  • Ward R., Muckle, T. , Kremer, M., Krogh M. (2017). Computer-based case simulations for assessment in health care: a literature review of validity evidence. Eval Health Prof, Jan 1:163278717718609. Doin: 10.1177/0163278717718609. 

  • Hawkins, R., Kremer, M., Swanson, B., Fogg, L., Pierce, P., Pearson J. Use of the Rasch model for initial testing of fit statistics and rating scale diagnosis for a general anesthesia satisfaction questionnaire. J Nurs Meas,22(3):381-403. 

  • Hawkins, R., Swanson, B., Kremer, M. and Fogg, L. (2014). Content validity of questions for a patient satisfaction
        with general anesthesia care instrument. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 29(1): 28-35.

  • Hawkins, R., Swanson, B. Kremer, M. (2012). An integrative review of factors related to patient satisfaction with general anesthesia. AORN J, 96(4): 368-376. 

  • Griffis C, Page G, Kremer M, Yermal S. Implications of immune function to anesthesia care. AANA Journal 2009; 76(6):449-454.

  • Kremer M, Fallacaro M. Development of a position statement: the nurse anesthesia program administrator. AANA Journal 2008;76:12-16.

  • Starnes-Ott K, Kremer M. Recruitment and retention of nurse anesthesia faculty: issues and strategies.AANA Journal 2007;75:13-16.

  • Kremer M, Litwin, M. Stop medication diversion in its tracks. Men in Nursing 2006;1:42-50.

  • Paje D, Kremer, M. Perioperative implications of obstructive sleep apnea. Orthopaedic Nursing Journal 2006;25(5):291-297.

  • Kremer M. & Blair T. Ludwig angina: Forewarned is forearmed. AANA Journal 2006;74: 445-451.

  • Fritzlen T, Kremer M, Biddle C. The AANA Foundation closed malpractice study on nerve injuries during anesthesia.AANA Journal 2003;71 (5):347-352.

  • Doyle, S. & Kremer, M. (2003). AANA Journal Course: Update for nurse anesthetists - Parkinson disease. AANA Journal, 71 (3): 229-234.

  • Kremer M, Faut-Callahan M, Hicks F. A study of clinical decision making by certified registered nurse anesthetists. AANA Journal 2002;70(5):391-398.

Select Invited Presentation 

  • 2021 ASPE online Book Cafe panel discussion panel: Start with Why by Simon Sinek.
  • 2017 “Conducting a gap analysis.” CAUTI Prevention Course (in collaboration with the Illinois Hospital Association and JUMP Statio Simulation Center, OSF - ST. Francis). Presented at Rush Center for Clinical Skills and Simulation.
  • 2016 “Best practices in debriefing of interprofessional teams.” Chicago Simulation Consortium Annual Meeting. 
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Grants

2017 Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. Co-Investigator (with B. Horton) on historical research on the history of nurse anesthesia accreditation. Funded for $25,000

2017 Nurse Anesthetist Traineeship Grant,  A22HP30985-01-00, funded for $44,042

2016 Nurse Anesthetist Traineeship Grant, A22HP29894-01-00, funded for $46,204

2014 Nurse Anesthetist Traineeship Grant, A22HP27127-01-11, funded for $38,492

2013 Nurse Anesthetist Traineeship Grant, A22HP26003-01-00, funded for $23,399

2012 Nurse Anesthetist Traineeship Grant, A22HP24533-01-11, funded for $31,122