Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (Entry-Into-Practice)

The Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program graduate will possess advanced competencies for nurse anesthesia practice, faculty, and leadership roles in nurse anesthesia. The program curriculum consists of didactic and clinical components. The program integrates research, pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessment, general principles of anesthesia, and anesthesia for surgical procedures for application in the clinical setting. During the program of study, students will have the opportunity to apply evidence-based practices through the development of anesthesia care plans and hands-on experience in the operating room. Additionally, students will complete a capstone project that culminates with the completion of a scholarly work that demonstrates the ability to translate findings into practice, research, education, and/or administration applicable to nurse anesthesia practice. The final written work product may be in the form of a manuscript submitted for publication, a poster presented at a national meeting, design of innovative clinical practice model, or other effective means of dissemination.

Applicants must be a Registered Nurse with completion of a: Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program, Non-nursing Baccalaureate degree may be considered on a case by case basis. Required cumulative grade point average (GPA) of >3.0 on a 4.0 scale. An emphasis is placed on science course work. Applicants with a graduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university will have their graduate and undergraduate GPA included for admissions consideration.

TOEFL: A minimum score of 500 on a paper-based examination, 173 on a computer-based examination; or 61 on an internet-based score (iBT). Speaking English test scores is recommended. IELTS: A minimum IELTS score of 6.0. Speaking English test scores is recommended. DET (The Duolingo English Test): A minimum score of 95.