The Clarkson College Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nurse Anesthesia program in Omaha, Nebraska is a full-time, 36-month track accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) that prepares registered nurses for advanced anesthesia practice and eligibility to sit for the National Certification Examination. The program is intentionally selective, typically admitting up to about 24 students per cohort, and combines rigorous didactic instruction with early and sustained clinical immersion across a variety of hospital and clinical settings, including experiential opportunities alongside Nebraska Medicine affiliates. Students benefit from small class sizes and dedicated faculty mentorship while completing extensive hands-on training and simulation experiences designed to develop clinical judgment, evidence-based practice skills, and leadership competencies.

Degree Type

DNP

Program Length

30 months, full time

Credit Hours

73 semester hours

Starting Month

September

Application Deadline

September 15

Program Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required.

Current RN license in Nebraska or another state.

One year of recent full time RN experience in a critical care unit prior to applying to the program. Acceptable critical care experience includes: ICU (Intensive Care Unit), Surgical ICU, Medical ICU, Cardiac Care Unit, Neonatal ICU, or Pediatric ICU.

Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better.

Required Certifications: PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), and BLS (Basic Life Support).

Course Prerequisites: Anatomy, Microbiology, Physical assessment, College math or equivalent, Pathophysiology, Physiology, Pharmacology, and Chemistry.

Contact

ph: (402) 552-3621
email: cromerjayne@clarksoncollege.edu
web: www.clarksoncollege.edu