Nurse Anesthesia, DNP
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- graduate
- Academic Pathway
- major
- Degree/Program Type
- DNP Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Format
- In-person
- Course Info
- Curriculum Guide
- College
- Health and Human Sciences, College of (Dean's Office)
- School/Department
- School of Nursing
Program Contact
- Sean Moore, PhD, DNP, CRNA
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Program Director Nurse Anesthesia
330-972-5925
Overview
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nurse Anesthesia prepares registered nurses to deliver safe, high-quality anesthesia care to patients of all ages and in a wide range of clinical settings. Students complete a blend of online coursework, hands-on simulation, and extensive clinical experiences that build the knowledge and confidence needed for advanced practice.
The program emphasizes leadership, evidence-based decision-making, and the development of clinical expertise through a 36-month plan of study. Fully accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, the program leads to a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and eligibility to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
Admissions Requirements
Baccalaureate degree in a nursing program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The University of Akron recognizes a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a foreign institution.
3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale for BSN and all previous nursing degrees.
3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale for science GPA.
CCRN certification required prior to the interview for the Nurse Anesthesia program.
Three letters of reference from a recent employer; a member of the nursing profession; a former faculty member.
Essay, a 300-word position paper describing professional goals, purpose in seeking graduate education, and why The University of Akron Nurse Anesthesia Track.
Current unrestricted State of Ohio Registered Nurse license.
Interview required before admission to the program.
A minimum of one year of current ADULT critical care experience before the interview. Current experience is defined as one consecutive year of adult critical care nursing. The following does not constitute critical care experience for admission to The University of Akron: operating room, labor, and delivery step down telemetry units, neonatal intensive care, emergency room, post-anesthesia care units, and cardiac catheterization labs.
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nurse Anesthesia program are eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination and, upon successful completion, become Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). They apply their advanced clinical training and leadership skills to provide anesthesia and pain management care for patients across the lifespan in hospitals, surgical centers, and other healthcare settings. Graduates are well-equipped to advance nursing practice through evidence-based care, clinical excellence, and leadership in the field of nurse anesthesia.