Class of 2025 continues the tradition of excellence in the Dr. Donald E. and Lois J. Myers School of Nursing and Health Professions
For the second year in a row, graduates of the York College of Pennsylvania/WellSpan Health Nurse Anesthetist Program have achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Certification Exam (NCE), a milestone that affirms the program’s growing reputation for academic and clinical excellence.
The Dr. Donald E. and Lois J. Myers School of Nursing and Health Professions announced that all 18 members of the Class of 2025 successfully passed the rigorous national exam on their first attempt. These newly certified nurse anesthetists are: Ashley Arena, Khislat Azizov, Katherine Bergmann, Laura Berrian, Sarah Colwell, Eileen Contreras, Courtney Golden, Mamawa Hollendyke, Ronald Liao, Josianna MacDonald, Nina Marino, Laura Postles, Julia Rodriguez, Alexandria Siebecker, Claudia Theis, Joseph Walker, Elizabeth Wiseley, and Christopher Wolverton.
All 18 students earned their Doctorate of Nursing Practice and are now in practice as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), licensed to administer the full scope of anesthesia to all patients in all practice settings.
Program Director Dr. Jason Lowe praised the Class of 2025 for their resilience, professionalism, and dedication.
“Achieving back-to-back 100% board pass rates is a clear testament to the strength of our students and the quality of our program,” Dr. Lowe said. “This year’s graduates faced immense academic and clinical demands, and they rose to every challenge. We’re incredibly proud of what they’ve accomplished—and excited to see the impact they’ll make in the field.”
The YCP/WellSpan Health Nurse Anesthetist Program is a 36-month, full-time doctoral program that blends rigorous classroom instruction with immersive clinical experience. It prepares graduates to meet national certification standards and to deliver safe, high-quality anesthesia care in a wide range of medical settings.
Established to meet the growing demand for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), the program benefits from a strong academic-practice partnership between York College and WellSpan Health. This collaboration ensures students receive comprehensive, real-world training while also addressing workforce needs across central Pennsylvania and beyond.
The Class of 2025’s accomplishments demonstrate the program’s excellent outcomes and continued commitment to excellence in advanced nursing education.
