Joseph Janakes

Joseph Janakes is an Assistant Professor and Program Director of the MSN Nurse Anesthesia program at Samuel Merritt University. He joined the faculty in 2013 and became Director in 2017, while maintaining an active clinical practice at San Leandro Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. His email is jjanakes@samuelmerritt.edu.

• University of Nevada Las Vegas (PhD, 2021)
• Samuel Merritt University (MSN, 2006)
• Samuel Merritt University (BSN, 2003)
• University of California Davis (BA Political Science, 2001)

Dr. Janakes specializes in simulated ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia learning interventions, focusing on enhancing clinical performance and reducing anxiety in medical training through simulation-based education. His work bridges nursing education with technological advancements in anesthesia techniques.

Professional affiliations include the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, California Association of Nurse Anesthetists, and alumni associations from University of California Davis, Samuel Merritt University, and University of Nevada Las Vegas.