Nurse Anesthesia
Our DNP program in nurse anesthesia is ramping up to launch at our Chicago campus
Quick Facts Heading link
ENROLLMENT | ADMISSION | LENGTH |
Full Time | Admission term TBD | 3 Years |
DELIVERY | TUITION | DEGREE |
Hybrid, but largely in-person | $1,304* " | Doctor of |
SCHOLARSHIPS | CAMPUS | |
$289,000** | Chicago only |
" The nurse anesthesia DNP program is a full cost recovery program and is not eligible for tuition waivers by University of Illinois employees.
** Reflects dollars distributed by the College of Nursing to students in all degree programs, 2022-23.
Nurse anesthetists have provided anesthesia care to patients in the U.S. for more than 150 years. Heading link
Today, certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) licensed as independent practitioners who plan, discuss, and deliver anesthesia, pain management, and related care to patients of all health complexities across the lifespan.
UIC is excited to launch a fresh, new nurse anesthesia program in Chicago with the considerations and needs of today’s learners high on our priorities.
When accredited, the DNP program focused on nurse anesthesia will prepare nurses to provide the full scope of anesthesia services in a safe, high-quality, patient-centered manner. Central to that will be expert clinical instructors and diverse clinical sites that provide a rich learning environment exposing students to a wide range of patient populations and critical knowledge and skills.
With our comprehensive and sequential program of study, our highly innovative M. Christine Schwartz Experiential Learning & Simulation Laboratory, diverse clinical experiences, and multiple opportunities for interprofessional education and training, graduates of the program will be qualified to make independent judgments regarding all aspects of anesthesia care and to fully collaborate with the complete health care team.
Following the successful graduation of our first class of nurse anesthesia students (anticipated 2028), the program will post on this page attrition rates; first-time pass rates on the National Certification Examination, and graduate employment rates within six months of graduation.
Applications will open once accreditation is confirmed. In the meantime, preview admission requirements, below.
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# 14 UIC Nursing's DNP program is ranked No. 14 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report
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Clinicals Students are exposed to a wide range of skills and patient populations during clinical experiences.
Admission Requirements Heading link
Applicants must be independent decision-makers capable of using and interpreting advanced monitoring techniques based on knowledge of physiological and pharmacological principles.
Minimum requirements, specific to NAP applicants
- An unencumbered license to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse (RN) in the United States
- A baccalaureate degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution
- A compiled GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- One year of recent experience as an RN in a critical care unit within the United States or a US military hospital outside of the United States; two (2) or more years preferred. A critical care unit is defined as an area or unit where the nurse routinely manages invasive hemodynamic monitors (e.g., pulmonary artery, central venous pressure, arterial catheters), cardiac assist devices, mechanical ventilation, and vasoactive infusions.Acceptable critical care units include, but are not limited to, surgical intensive care, cardiothoracic intensive care, coronary intensive care, medical intensive care, pediatric intensive care, and neonatal intensive care. High acuity critical care units in a tertiary medical center are preferred.
- Shadow day with a CRNA. Preview the required shadow experience form.
Courses: How the 114 credit hours break down
Accreditation Status Heading link
UIC Nursing’s nurse anesthesia program is currently in Capability Review, seeking accreditation from the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).
- Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)
10275 W. Higgins Rd, Suite 906 / Rosemont, IL 60018-5603
Phone: 224.275.9130
Website: www.coacrna.org
Email: accreditation@coacrna.org
Susan M. Krawczyk, DNP, CRNA Heading link
Director, Nurse Anesthesia Program
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