Doctor of Nursing Practice (Nurse Anesthesia), D.N.P.

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In June 2016, the BS-DNP program for nurse anesthetists received approval from the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs to award the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree to graduates of the nurse anesthesia program. The 36-month, 102 credit curriculum meets the requirements of both institutions and accrediting bodies. The curriculum is centered on the core values of integrity, excellence, resolve and balance and our program motto of “Vigilance, Knowledge and Compassion”.

A DNP-prepared nurse anesthetist is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) prepared to engage in full scope of practice who provides anesthesia care in diverse settings. Nurse anesthetist students acquire advanced skills in health assessment, planning, and management of anesthesia care needs for patients across the lifespan in diverse settings through a curriculum that provides extensive and varied clinical experiences and role preparation. Nurse anesthetists deliver comprehensive anesthesia care to patients across the lifespan in hospital and outpatient settings.

Core Courses for Nurse Anesthesia Students

NUR 508 Application of Nursing Research 4 credit hours
NUR 514 Health Policy for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 3 credit hours

Nurse Anesthesia Role - Concentration Courses

NUR 600 Physical Assessment in Anesthesia Practice 1 2 credit hours
NUR 601 Physical Assessment in Anesthesia Practice 2 2 credit hours
NUR 610 Anatomy and Physiology for Nurse Anesthetists 1 3 credit hours
NUR 611 Chemistry and Physics in Anesthesia 3 credit hours
NUR 612 Ethical, Theoretical and Professional Foundations of Anesthesia Practice 3 credit hours
NUR 620 Anatomy and Physiology for Nurse Anesthetists 2 (3 credits)
NUR 621 Pharmacology of Anesthetic Agents 2 credit hours
NUR 622 Technology and Techniques in Anesthesia Practice 6 credit hours
NUR 623 Principles of Anesthesia 1 3 credit hours
NUR 630 Pharmacology of Adjunct Agents in Anesthesia 2 credit hours
NUR 631 Principles of Anesthesia 2 3 credit hours
NUR 632 Clinical Practicum in Anesthesia 1 5 credit hours, 3 clinical days/week
NUR 633 Clinical Correlation Conference 1 1 credit hour
NUR 640 Clinical Correlation Conference 2 1 credit hour
NUR 641 Principles of Anesthesia 3 3 credit hours
NUR 642 Clinical Practicum in Anesthesia 2 5 credit hours, 3 clinical days/week
NUR 643 Anesthesia and Co-Existing Diseases 3 credit hours
NUR 650 Clinical Practicum in Anesthesia 3 8 credit hours, 4 clinical days/week
NUR 660 Advanced Clinical Practicum 1 6 credit hours, 4 clinical days
NUR 701 Portfolio Project Development and Analysis 1 credit hour
NUR 702 Portfolio Development 1 1 credit hour
NUR 703 Portfolio Development 2 1 credit hour
NUR 704 Portfolio Development 3 1 credit hour
NUR 705 Informatics and Technology for Improving Outcomes in Advanced Nursing Practice 3 credit hours
NUR 706 Portfolio Development 4 1 credit hour
NUR 710 Evidence-Based Practice 1: Methods 4 credit hours
NUR 715 Population-Based Health Outcomes Management 3 credit hours
NUR 725 Organizational Behavior and Systems Change: Theory and Practice 3 credit hours
NUR 732 Advanced Clinical Practicum 2 6 credit hours
NUR 733 Advanced Clinical Practicum 3 6 credit hours
NUR 735 Management for Quality Improvement in Health Care Systems 3 credit hours

Suggested Course Sequence

Doctor of Nursing Practice (Nurse Anesthesia), D.N.P.

Core Courses for Nurse Anesthesia Students

Nurse Anesthesia Role - Concentration Courses

Suggested Course Sequence

Summer 1st Year

Fall 1st Year

Spring 1st Year

Summer 2nd Year

Fall 2nd Year

Spring 2nd Year

Summer 3rd Year

Fall 3rd Year

Spring 3rd Year

Total Credits: 102