Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Nurse Anesthesia Across the Lifespan

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is the terminal practice degree in nursing. Building on your knowledge of clinical practice, the program prepares you to practice at the highest clinical level and provide leadership in health care systems. UNC Charlotte offers two concentrations: Post-Master’s DNP and BSN to DNP: Nurse Anesthesia Across the Lifespan. You will get both the theory and clinical practice required to meet the educational requirements to take the national certifying examination upon graduation. The specialty in Nurse Anesthesia Across the Lifespan is offered in partnership with Atrium Health and clinical experiences are offered at Atrium Health facilities in the Charlotte area.

Hold a current unrestricted RN licensure in the U.S. at the time of application with eligibility for NC licensure. Earned Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) from a college or university accredited by an accepted accrediting body. Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores no older than 5 years; a minimum combined score of 293 on the verbal and quantitative sections is recommended (MAT scores are not accepted). A minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate work after high school. A minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale for all basic undergraduate science courses taken since high school (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Microbiology). Completion of an undergraduate statistics course with a grade of B or above.