Prepare for comprehensive, high-acuity practice in nurse anesthesia through an intensive, clinically grounded doctoral program.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthesia program is a 103-credit, 36-month curriculum that blends scientific depth with hands-on expertise in anesthesia delivery. Through advanced study in pharmacology, physiology, and anesthesia principles, students develop the clinical judgment required for complex decision-making. High-fidelity simulation strengthens crisis response, interprofessional collaboration, and management of challenging cases, while extensive clinical practica provide progressive immersion across specialties such as obstetric, pediatric, cardiothoracic, and rural or critical access anesthesia. The program culminates in a doctoral scholarly project focused on advancing evidence-based anesthesia practice and improving patient outcomes.
DNP Nurse Anesthesia Curriculum