Nurse Anesthesia

DNP

Why study Nurse Anesthesia?

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists provide anesthetics for surgical, obstetrical, and trauma care for operations and procedures that range from transplant surgery to child birth. CRNAs practice with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility, and these advance-practice nurses are compensated accordingly.

Established in 1945, UC's Nurse Anesthesia program is the fourth oldest in the United States and is ranked No. 7 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Students receive support from 15 dedicated didactic and simulation faculty and more than 80 clinical faculty. In addition, the program offers a variety of experiences at clinical sites with most located within 45 miles of the university (many within walking distance), including a level I trauma center, high-risk obstetric unit, one of the nation's top pediatric hospitals, and multiple outpatient surgery centers and community hospitals.

Our Nurse Anesthesia program faculty present at the state, national, and international level and lead by example, serving on state and national boards, committees, and taskforces. Faculty foster a supportive, team-oriented environment and strongly encourage our students to lead by serving on AANA national and state committees, attending state and national meetings, and giving podium and poster presentations.  

Our program offers much more than a degree; it broadens your skillset and perspective.

Admission Requirements

  • Current, unrestricted RN license and one year of full-time critical care experience in either an adult or pediatric intensive care unit
  • Current American Association of Critical-Care Nurses CCRN Certification
  • Current American Heart Association ACLS Provider Certification
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an ACEN or CCNE-accredited institution
    • Minimum science GPA of 3.3
    • Minimum overall GPA of 3.4

UC's Nurse Anesthesia program prepares graduates to sit for the licensure exam to become Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). Our graduates have a 100% licensure exam pass rate and 100% job placement rate after graduation.

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Join the program with an esteemed history, proven to produce Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists with excellent clinical and leadership skills.

  • Learn from Nurse Anesthesia program faculty who are leaders in the field and active national speakers
  • Benefit from a variety of clinical experiences at numerous clinical sites, all located within 45 miles of the university (many within walking distance). Experiences include a Level I trauma center, a high-risk obstetric unit, one of the nation's top pediatric hospitals, multiple outpatient surgery centers, and several community hospitals.
  • Broaden your skill set and perspective by learning how to lead through interdisciplinary partnerships as part of your learning process
  • Glean all the benefits of UC and its Academic Health Center, including full access to the library system, fitness center, affordable student health care insurance, student support, and student life resources
  • Leverage the opportunity of meeting top recruiters in the country at our annual onsite CRNA Job Fair
  • Join a distinguished alumni network.
  • Our graduates have a 100 percent licensure exam pass rate and a 100 percent job placement rate after graduation.
  • The cost of living in Cincinnati is among the lowest in the country
  • UC's program offers affordable tuition with opportunities for scholarships and federal grant funding

Nurse Anesthesia Program Pathways

UC's Nurse Anesthesia program is designed for nurses with a BSN.

The college accepts transfer credit from other accredited nursing programs. Students apply for advanced-standing credit after confirmation into the DNP in Nurse Anesthesia program and transfer credit approval is subject to the program specialty director or coordinator.

Nurses with an MSN in Nurse Anesthesia can earn a DNP through UC's Post-MSN DNP online program, which does not require additional anesthesia practicum hours.

Explore unique opportunities, faculty, and resources available in Office of Student Recruitment

Application Deadlines

For application deadlines, visit the Nurse Anesthesia DNP Admissions page. 

The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Our Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia is fully accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). For accreditation information specific to the College of Nursing, visit our Accreditation page.

 

Contact Information

Graduate Programs
Procter Hall, 3110 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0038
(513) 558-3600
nursingbearcats@uc.edu

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Program Code: 29DOC-NANE-DNP