Carla Jean Roberts

Carla Jean Roberts, DNP, CRNA is an Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program-Nurse Anesthesia at Baylor College of Medicine, under the School of Health Professions. She is actively involved in training future nurse anesthetists through a nationally accredited program with strong clinical and didactic components. Her work is based at Baylor College of Medicine and Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, Texas.

• Position: Assistant Professor
• Institution: Baylor College of Medicine
• School: School of Health Professions
• Department: Doctor of Nursing Practice Program-Nurse Anesthesia
• Location: Houston, TX, United States

Carla Jean Roberts earned her BSN from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and completed her DNP at Baylor College of Medicine, demonstrating a strong academic foundation in nursing and anesthesia practice.

Her research and professional interests center on nurse anesthesia, clinical education, evidence-based anesthesia practice, patient safety, and the use of high-fidelity simulation in training. The DNP program emphasizes translational research, leadership, and innovation in healthcare delivery, aligning with her educational and clinical focus.

While no publications or research articles are listed in the available text, the DNP program at Baylor integrates simulation, clinical training, and scholarly projects, suggesting active engagement in educational scholarship and clinical mentorship.

Dr. Roberts has not been mentioned as receiving any specific scientific awards or honors in the provided materials.

She contributes to the academic development of nurse anesthesia students and supports a program where 100% of graduates have passed the National Certification Examination. Though individual advisees are not listed, she plays a key role in student training and professional development within a rigorous, interprofessional educational environment.

The DNP program utilizes a state-of-the-art simulation laboratory with advanced human patient simulators, ultrasound trainers, and integrated curriculum components, providing students with real-world clinical experiences under faculty guidance.