Brian Koonce, DNAP, CRNA

​My name is Brian Koonce, and I’m a CRNA providing anesthesia for the OB population served by Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center. While I’ve only been in Nevada for 2 years, I’ve been a CRNA in both military and civilian hospitals for 26+ years. Before moving to Carson City, I was an educator and clinician in Fort Worth, Texas. It was a blessing to guide nurse anesthesia students through simulation experiences at Texas Wesleyan University while also working in OB or the main OR at one of Fort Worth’s major trauma centers.

As you are painfully aware, Nevada is woefully behind the times regarding CRNA practice rights when compared to most other states. I personally know of CRNAs who left the state and others who have declined a job offer due to concern for their professional standing or negative action against their license. Sadly, you may know CRNAs who have left and you might be considering uprooting your family for “greener pasture” too! I certainly hope not because I believe that change is on the horizon and it’s going to take more than a village. We need each and every CRNA and student pushing the governing bodies and the state legislature to see us, hear us, and realize that CRNAs are not a problem for or a danger to the residents of Nevada!!

​I want to be the fearless and tireless leader on the front-line pushing CRNA practice forward in this state!

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