Degree Type

Post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Specialization in Anesthesiology

The DNP program at Barry University prepares registered nurses to become Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), focusing on delivering safe, competent, and ethical anesthesia care across various clinical settings.

Program Length

• Duration: Approximately 36 months (3 years) of full-time study.

Credit Hours

• Total Credit Hours: 86 credits.

Starting Month

May

The program typically begins in May each year.

Application Deadlines

Application Opens: April 1

Application Deadline: November 1 for enrollment in the following May cohort.

Program Requirements

• Educational Background:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from a regionally or internationally accredited college or university.
• Licensure:
  • Current, unrestricted license as a professional registered nurse in the United States. Out-of-state applicants must be eligible for endorsement by the Florida Board of Nursing. An unrestricted Florida license must be obtained prior to starting the program and maintained throughout enrollment.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of one year of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse in a critical care setting within the last three years.
• Academic Performance:
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.
• Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.
• Prerequisite Coursework:
  • One college-level chemistry course with a laboratory component completed within five years of beginning the program with a grade of B or higher.
  • One additional math or science course.
• Standardized Test Scores:
  • Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Two letters of recommendation.
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • Essay describing the role of a CRNA.
  • Evidence of shadowing experience.
  • Personal interview with the Admissions Committee.

Additional Program Features

• Accreditation: The DNP program with a specialization in Anesthesiology is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).
• Clinical Experience: The program offers clinical training at various premier healthcare facilities throughout Florida, providing students with diverse hands-on experiences in different anesthesia practices.
• Simulation Training: State-of-the-art simulation labs are located in the South Florida/Hollywood and Orlando campuses, where students participate in regular simulation activities to enhance their skills.

Contact

Barry University – College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Address: 11300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores, FL 33161-6695

Phone: (305) 899-3379

Toll-free: 1-800-756-6000, ext. 3379

Email: healthsciences@barry.edu