Laurie Yates
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
College of Nursing
Department of Doctorate of Nursing Practice Program
Bio
Dr. Yates grew up in Pennsylvania, served in the Army Nurse Corps for 9 years, and settled in GA upon leaving the military. After 32 years as a clinician, she began a second career in the Nurse Anesthesia Program. She loves teaching future CRNAs, and the fact that she is able to practice her first love, pediatric anesthesia. She has two grown children and one granddaughter.
- LYATES@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-4722
- (706) 721-8206
- EC 5515
Education
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DNP, Nursing Practice
Augusta University, 2021
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MHS, Nurse Anesthetist
Texas Wesleyan University, 1988
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BSN, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Indiana University of Pennsylv, 1984
Certifications
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APRN
Georgia Board of Nursing, 1997
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CRNA
GA Secretary of State, 1997
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RN
Georgia Board of Nursing, 1993
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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
AHA, 2025
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support
AHA, 2025
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Basic Life Support
AHA, 2025
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ACL
AHA, 2023
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PALS
AHA, 2023
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BLS
AHA, 2023
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BLS
AHA, 2019
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PALS
AHA, 2019
Awards & Honors
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CRNA of the Year
Children's Hospital of Georgia, Division of Pediatric Anesthesia, 2005
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Clinical Instructor of the Year
Medical College of Georgia, Nursing Anesthesia Program, 2002
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CRNA Distinguishe Service Award
Medical College of Georgia, Department of Anesthesiology, 1997
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Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
United States Army, 1997
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Army Service Ribbon
United States Army, 1997
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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NURS 7835
Adv. Princ. of Nursing Ane.
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NURS 9051
DNP Project Inquiry & Change
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NURS 7150
Evidence Based Practice
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NURS 9197
Synthesis Course I
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NURS 7834
Basic Prin. of Nursing Ane.
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NURS 8361
Adv. Prin. of Nur. Anesthesia
Teaching Interests
Healthcare simulation, anesthesia for specialty services and populations.
Research Interests
Hypothermia, prewarming, wellness, resilience, emergence delirium, malignant hyperthermia, pediatric anesthesia.
Public Service
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Georgia Mission of Mercy, Georgia Dental Association Foundation for Oral Health
2019 - 2019
Role: Other
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Support Our Smiles Surgical Mission
2018 - 2019
Role: Other
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Angels of Charity and Music Surgical Mision
2016 - 2017
Role: Other
