Emory University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthesia Program in Atlanta is a Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)-accredited, full-time 36-month (9-semester), 89-credit pathway that prepares registered nurses for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) practice with more than 2,500 supervised clinical hours in metropolitan Atlanta and surrounding rural sites and extensive high-fidelity simulation training. The program, offered through the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, typically admits a highly competitive cohort each fall and emphasizes advanced anesthesia practice, leadership, and preparation for the National Certification Examination.

Degree Type

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nurse Anesthesia

The DNP program at Emory University prepares registered nurses to become Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), emphasizing clinical excellence, evidence-based practice, and leadership in nurse anesthesia.

Program Length

• Duration: 36 months (9 semesters), full-time.

Credit Hours

• Total Credit Hours: 89 credit hours.

Starting Month

August

The program typically begins in August each year.

Application Deadlines

There are two application deadlines annually:

• June 1: Priority deadline, with interviews scheduled for July/August.
• September 1: Final deadline, with interviews scheduled for October/November.

Program Requirements

• Educational Background:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution.
• Licensure:
  • Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of one year of full-time critical care nursing experience as an RN.
• Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.

Additional Program Features

• Accreditation: The DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).
• Clinical Experience: Students will complete more than 2,500 supervised clinical hours in various settings, including major medical centers and rural sites, as well as simulated experiences in a state-of-the-art laboratory.

Contact

Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing

Address: 1520 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30322

Phone: (404) 727-7980

Email: crnaquestions@emory.edu