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Michael Kost, DNP, MSN, MS, CRNA

Michael Kost, DNP, CRNA, CHSE, FAAN, FAANA

Director

Michael has served in the role of Director of the Frank J. Tornetta School of Anesthesia/La Salle University School of Nursing since 1991. He received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Widener University, his anesthesia clinical education at the Frank J. Tornetta School of Anesthesia at Montgomery Hospital, Master of Science in Anesthesia and Healthcare Administration from Saint Joseph’s University and Master of Science in Nursing as a geriatric clinical nurse specialist from Gwynedd Mercy College. Michael completed his Doctorate in Nursing Practice at Rutgers University and his Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education from La Salle University School of Nursing. In addition, he is an active member of the International Society for Simulation in Healthcare, and is a certified healthcare simulation educator.


Cynthia Betron, DNP, MSN, CRNA

Cynthia Betron, DNP, CRNA, CHSE, CNE

Associate Director
Simulation Lab Director

Cindy graduated from the Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Excelsior College of Albany, NY. Prior to becoming a CRNA she functioned as an assistant clinical manager and unit educator in the PACU/ICU setting for 25 years. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing at LaSalle University and her CRNA education at the Frank J Tornetta School of Anesthesia. She completed a Post Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education at La Salle University School of Nursing and is credentialed as a certified nurse educator (CNE). Cindy completed her Doctorate in Nursing Practice at Chatham University in Shadyside, Pennsylvania. In addition, she is an active member of the International Society for Simulation in Healthcare, and is certified in healthcare simulation education.


Marge Johnson

Robert W Simon, DNP, CRNA, CHSE, CNE

Assistant Program Director
Didactic Education Coordinator

Rob received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Holy Family University in 2004. In 2011, he completed his nurse anesthesia education at the Nazareth Hospital School of Nurse Anesthesia and received a Masters of Science degree in Anesthesia and Healthcare Administration from Saint Joseph’s University. Rob completed his Doctorate in Nursing Practice at the University of North Florida. Robert is a well established author, educator, preceptor, and presenter.


Diane Quinley, AMSS

Diane Quinley, AMSS

Program Coordinator

Diane Quinley is the Program Coordinator for the Frank J. Tornetta School of Anesthesia/La Salle University School of Nursing managing many of the day to day functions associated with a graduate nursing educational program. Diane received her Associate Degree in Medical Secretarial Sciences from Peirce College in Philadelphia. In addition to serving in the role as Program Coordinator, Diane has been employed in the healthcare field for over 20 years.


Sarah Murray

Administrative Coordinator

Sarah Murray is the administrative coordinator for the Frank J. Tornetta School of Anesthesia at Einstein Medical Center Montgomery/La Salle University School of Nursing. Sarah has recently graduated from the nursing program at Montgomery County Community College with plans to transfer to La Salle University to complete her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. In addition to administrative duties, Sarah enjoys coordinating events that celebrate the accomplishments and milestones of both the program and enrolled students.


Didactic Faculty Members

Cynthia Betron, DNP, CRNA, CHSE, CNE
Associate Director,
Frank J. Tornetta School of Anesthesia/La Salle University
Staff Anesthetist,
Einstein Medical Center Montgomery

Ann Bryson, CRNA, MSN
Staff Anesthetist
West Viriginia Anesthesia Associates

Karen Clow, CRNA, MS
Staff Anesthetist
United  Anesthesia Services

Ferne Cohen, EdD, CRNA
Assistant Director
Drexel University Nurse Anesthesia Program

Adam D’Alonzo, CRNA, MSN
Staff Anesthetist
Abington Memorial Hospital

Daniel Delaney, CRNA, MS
President
Anestiplus Anesthesia Services

Rosa Dominicis, CRNA, MSN
Staff Anesthetist
Tower Health, Reading, PA

Daniel Graves, CRNA, MSN
Staff Anesthetist
St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem 

Ashton Heydt, CRNA,MSN
Staff Anesthetist
St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem

Ashli Indala, CRNA, MSN
Staff Anesthetist
Cooper University Hospital

Val Jakovlevs, CRNA, MSN
Staff Anesthetist
Abington Memorial Hospital

Michael Kost, DNP, CRNA, CHSE, FAAN, FAANA
Program Director
Frank J. Tornetta School of Anesthesia/La Salle University

Michael Myers, CPA, MST
Certified Public Accountant
Durkin & Myers, LLC

Morgan Oceanak, CRNA, MSN
Staff Anesthetist
Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ

John O’Donnell, DrPH, MSN, RN, CRNA, CHSE, FSSH
Professor and Chair, Department of Anesthesia
Program Director, University of Pittsburgh Nurse Anesthesia Program
Associate Director, W.I.S.E.R. Center

Jeff Petrillo, CRNA, MS
Staff Anesthetist
Abington – Lansdale Hospital

Kevin Plews, CRNA, MSN
Staff Anesthetist
Cooper University Hospital

Robert Simon, DNP, CRNA, CHSE, CNE
Assistant Director,
Frank J. Tornetta School of Anesthesia/La Salle University
Staff Anesthetist,
Holy Reedemer Hospital 

Elizabeth Stewart, CRNA, MSN
Staff Nurse Anesthetist
St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown

Angelina Vitale, CRNA, MSN
Staff Anesthetist
St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA

Please Note


Due to change in program ownership, applications are currently on hold.

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