James Eads

James Eads is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing and serves as the Phase 2 Assistant Clinical Site Director at Eisenhower Army Medical Center. A retired Lieutenant Colonel from the U.S. Army Reserves, he combines military experience with academic leadership in healthcare education.

His educational background includes a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) candidate from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Anesthesia Nursing from the U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing/University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from McKendree University.

James specializes in clinical training and education for advanced practice nursing, particularly in anesthesia and critical care environments. His work focuses on preparing nurse anesthetists for high-stakes healthcare settings, emphasizing military and civilian collaboration.

Board Certifications:

• Registered Nurse, Illinois State Board of Nursing
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Anesthesia), Illinois State Board of Nursing
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, NBCRNA