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