The Medical University of South Carolina’s Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program is a 36-month, full-time track that blends extensive didactic study with hands-on clinical practice and high-fidelity simulation to prepare students for independent anesthesia practice. Didactic coursework — including advanced pharmacology, physiology, crisis simulation, and evidence-based practice — is concentrated in the first 18 months, followed by immersive clinical rotations across Charleston-area hospitals and regional affiliates where students administer anesthesia to a diverse patient population. MUSC’s nurse anesthesia division has a long history within the College of Health Professions and emphasizes interprofessional collaboration, leadership development, and preparation for complex perioperative care.

Degree Type

Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice

Program Length

28 months, full time

Credit Hours

92 semester hours

Starting Month

August

Application Deadline

November

Program Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required.

Current licensure as a registered nurse.

Minimum of one year full time experience as an RN in a critical care setting when you apply to the program. Examples of acceptable critical care experience are: ICU, Coronary Care Unit, Surgical ICU, Medical ICU, and Neonatal ICU.

Minimum 3.0 GPA

GRE required if GPA is below 3.6. The GRE is waived if your GPA is 3.6 or higher or if you hold an earned master’s or higher level degree from a regionally accredited institution. GRE must be completed within the last 5 years.

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

Course Prerequisites: General Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, and Statistics which includes descriptive and inferential statistics. Organic Chemistry, Pathophysiology, and Biochemistry are recommended, but not required.

Contact

ph: (843) 792-3326
email: [email protected]
web: www.musc.edu