Study DNP in Nurse Anesthesia at Duquesne University in the USA, School of Nursing

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Designed for experienced bachelors prepared critical care nurses, this hybrid DNP program combines clinical expertise and scholarly work to prepare students to deliver safe, quality anesthesia care. Through rigorous clinical rotations and a mix of online and in-person coursework, students will explore methods to improve health outcomes through the identification, development, and implementation of key evidence-based practice projects. Throughout your course of study, you will experience adult, pediatric, OB, ambulatory, and specialty cases such as cardiovascular, neuro and thoracic. Upon successful completion of the DNP in Nurse Anesthesia program, graduates will be eligible to sit for the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) as CRNAs.

Which department am I in?

School of Nursing

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

US$58,818.67 per year

Application deadline

15/02/2027

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Duquesne University

600 Forbes Avenue,

Pittsburgh,

Pennsylvania,

15282, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

The DNP in Nurse Anesthesia program is for experienced critical care RNs who hold a bachelor's degree. To qualify for the DNP in Nurse Anesthesia program, you must: Hold a current, unencumbered RN license in the United States; Hold a baccalaureate degree or masters degree (BSN and/or MSN) from an accredited college or university with a 3.2 GPA or higher; Have a minimum of 2 years of nursing consistent experience in a critical care setting by the time of entry to the program; Hold current BCLS, ACLS and PALS certifications; Excellent performance in science classes is strongly recommended to be competitive.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.