Degree Type

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Nurse Anesthesia

The DNP-NA program at FIU prepares registered nurses to become Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), emphasizing advanced clinical practice, leadership, and evidence-based care.

Program Length

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

Credit Hours

• Total Credit Hours: 110 semester hours.

Starting Month

January

The program typically begins in January each year.

Application Deadlines

Application Deadline: April 1 of each year for enrollment in the following January cohort.

Program Requirements

• Educational Background:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited institution.
• Licensure:
  • Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the United States.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of one year of full-time critical care nursing experience as an RN prior to enrollment.
• Academic Performance:
  • Competitive science GPA, preferably greater than 3.5.

Additional Program Features

• Accreditation: The DNP-NA program at FIU is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).
• Clinical Experience: The program integrates classroom, simulation lab, and clinical experiences, providing students with comprehensive training in various anesthesia practices.

Contact

Florida International University Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences

Address: 11200 SW 8th Street – AHC 3, Miami, FL 33199

Phone: (305) 348-8062

Email: crna@fiu.edu