Andrew Benson

Andrew Benson serves as Assistant Professor and Assistant Director of the DNP Nurse Anesthesia Track at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University. Previously chief CRNA at Johns Hopkins Hospital, he led over 100 CRNAs and provided system-wide administrative oversight across the Johns Hopkins Health Care System.

His educational background includes:

• BA in Biology from Carroll College
• BSN from Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
• MSN from Duke University School of Nursing
• DNP from Rush University

Dr. Benson specializes in anesthesia leadership, organizational culture, and quality improvement with clinical expertise in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) implementation and patient safety. His research focuses on optimizing clinical workflows through self-care practices for healthcare professionals and advancing nurse anesthesia protocols.

Major recognition includes:

• Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)

As Assistant Director of the DNP Nurse Anesthesia Track, he mentors doctoral candidates in anesthesia practice and curriculum development. His leadership extends to founding the Advanced Practice Advisory Council at JHH and directing ERAS program implementation across surgical specialties. He actively shapes policy through former presidency of the Maryland Association of Nurse Anesthetists, advocating for CRNA practice standards and educational advancement.

Dr. Benson's operational leadership spans colorectal and plastics surgery teams as Weinberg Clinical Lead, with ongoing contributions to simulation training and healthcare system integration through Johns Hopkins' clinical networks.