Nurse Anesthesia
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Quick Facts
ENROLLMENT | ADMISSION | LENGTH |
Full Time | Fall only | 3 Years |
DELIVERY | TUITION | CAMPUS |
Hybrid | $1,341* " | 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.
Nurse anesthetists have provided anesthesia care to patients in the U.S. for more than 150 years.
Today, certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) licensed as independent practitioners who plan, discuss and deliver anesthesia and pain management care to patients of all health complexities across the lifespan.
The nurse anesthesia DNP program at UIC prepares nurses to provide the full scope of anesthesia services in a safe, high-quality, patient-centered manner. Central to that are 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 whole 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 are due Nov. 1 to start in the following fall term.
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Accreditation
The Nurse Anesthesia Program at UIC Nursing is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).
To contact COA:
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
10275 W. Higgins Rd, Suite 906
Rosemont, IL 60018-5603
224-275-9130
www.coacrna.org
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# 17 UIC Nursing's DNP program is ranked No. 17 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
The BSN-to-DNP nurse anesthesia program is a full-time, three-year program. 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
- Two years of current experience as an RN in a critical care unit within the United States or a US military hospital outside of the United States. 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. Download the required form to complete after your shadow experience.
Courses: How the 112 credit hours break down
Susan M. Krawczyk, DNP, CRNA
Director, Nurse Anesthesia Program
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