Andrea C. Bittinger, DNP, CRNA

Adjunct Faculty
Admissions & Clinical Coordinator
Oakland University-Beaumont Nurse Anesthesia Graduate Program
Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak
Lower Level-North Tower
(248) 898-7683
[email protected]

Dr. Andrea Bittinger is faculty of Oakland University-Beaumont Graduate Program of Nurse Anesthesia. Her previous research project was Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Occupational Stress Levels Among Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, which has been presented multiple times since completing her degree. Dr. Bittinger was the first CRNA in the country to get certified to assess for and coach emotional intelligence through Multi-Health Systems.

Education

• DNP – Oakland University
• MSN in Nurse Anesthesia – Oakland University
• BSN – Oakland University

Research Area Interests

• Emotional Intelligence
• Stress and Wellness
• ACE Inhibitors & ARBs

Research/Publications

• Abstracts
  • Andrea Bittinger, DNP, CRNA; Karen Dunn, PhD, RN; Estelle Codier, PhD, RN; Anne Hranchook, DNP, CRNA. Relationship between emotional intelligence and occupational stress levels among Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists.
    • [Abstract]. AANA Foundation 2018 Poster Abstracts, A100.
    • Poster at Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists (MANA) Spring Meeting, Motor City Casino, Detroit, MI.
• Scholarly Presentations
  • Bittinger, A., Dunn, K., Codier, E., Hranchook, A. (March, 2018). Relationship between emotional intelligence and occupational stress level among certified registered nurse anesthetists.
    • Oakland University Graduate Research Symposium.
  • Bittinger, A., Dunn, K., Codier, E., Hranchook, A. (March, 2018). Relationship between emotional intelligence and occupational stress level among certified registered nurse anesthetists.
  • Bittinger, A., Dunn, K., Codier, E., Hranchook, A. (April, 2018). Relationship between emotional intelligence and occupational stress level among certified registered nurse anesthetists.
    • Midwest Graduate Research Symposium, Toledo, Ohio. Oral Platform Presentation.
  • Bittinger, A., Dunn, K., Codier, E., Hranchook, A. (April, 2018). Relationship between emotional intelligence and occupational stress level among certified registered nurse anesthetists.
    • Oakland University School of Nursing Sigma Theta Tau Theta Psi Chapter 15^th Annual Research Day, Rochester, MI. Oral Platform Presentation.
  • Bittinger, A., Dunn, K., Codier, E., Hranchook, A. (September, 2018). Relationship between emotional intelligence and occupational stress level among certified registered nurse anesthetists.
    • The Inaugural National Summit on Promoting Well-bring and Resilience in Healthcare Providers; The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
  • Bittinger, A., Dunn, K., Codier, E., Hranchook, A. (October, 2018). Relationship between emotional intelligence and occupational stress level among certified registered nurse anesthetists.
    • Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists (MANA) Fall Meeting; Acme Michigan.
  • Bittinger, A., Dunn, K., Codier, E., Hranchook, A. (October, 2018). Relationship between emotional intelligence and occupational stress level among certified registered nurse anesthetists.
    • Henry Ford Hospital - Macomb, Research Day; Macomb, Michigan.
  • Bittinger, A., Dunn, K., Codier, E., Hranchook, A. (January, 2019). Relationship between emotional intelligence and occupational stress level among certified registered nurse anesthetists.
    • Beaumont Health Anesthesia Symposium; Troy, Michigan.
  • Bittinger, A., Dunn, K., Codier, E., Hranchook, A. (August, 2019). Relationship between emotional intelligence and occupational stress level among certified registered nurse anesthetists.
    • Accepted for oral presentation at American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Annual Congress; Chicago, Illinois.

Professional Affiliations

• American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
• Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists
• Oakland University Alumni Association Board of Directors
• National Board of Certification & Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists
• Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing