Degree Type

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nurse Anesthesia

The DNP program at Millikin University, in partnership with Decatur Memorial Hospital, prepares registered nurses for advanced practice roles as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). This 36-month, full-time program emphasizes clinical excellence, evidence-based practice, and leadership in nurse anesthesia.

Program Tracks

• BSN to DNP: For registered nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) aiming to become Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs).

Program Length

• BSN to DNP: This is a 36-month, full-time program.

Credit Hours

• BSN to DNP: 88 credit hours.

Starting Month

January

The program typically begins in mid-January each year.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines vary, but for the next cohort:

• Application Open Date: August 8
• Application Deadline: January 15

Program Requirements

• Educational Background:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Licensure:
  • Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of one year of adult intensive care unit (ICU) nursing experience; current ICU experience is strongly preferred.
• Academic Performance:
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Certifications:
  • ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications are required.
• Prerequisite Coursework:
  • Completion of an organic chemistry or biochemistry course with a lab and a graduate-level statistics course with a grade of ‘B’ or better.

Additional Program Features

• Accreditation: The program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).
• Clinical Rotations: Students gain extensive clinical experience exceeding national standards, with rotations in various healthcare settings to develop advanced skills.

Contact

Millikin University School of Nursing

Address: 1184 W. Main St., Decatur, IL 62522

Phone: (217) 424-5034

Decatur Memorial Hospital

Address: 2300 N. Edward Street, Decatur, IL 62526

Phone: (217) 876-8121