Rush University

  • School Information Updated January 16, 2025

Degree Type

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nurse Anesthesia

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

Program Tracks

  • BSN to DNP: Designed for registered nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) aiming to become CRNAs.

Program Length

  • BSN to DNP: 36 months, full-time.

Credit Hours

  • BSN to DNP: 89 term hours.

Starting Month

September

The program typically begins in September each year.

Application Deadlines

Applications are accepted starting February 1, with a deadline of May 1 for enrollment in the following year’s September cohort.

Program Requirements

  • Educational Background:
    • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.
  • Licensure:
    • Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license.
  • Experience:
    • Minimum of one year of full-time critical care nursing experience as an RN within the past two years.
  • Academic Performance:
    • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Certifications:
    • Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.
  • Prerequisite Coursework:
    • Completion of an undergraduate statistics course.

Additional Program Features

  • Accreditation: The program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).
  • Clinical Experience: Students gain extensive clinical experience across various healthcare settings, developing advanced skills necessary for nurse anesthesia practice.

Contact

Rush University College of Nursing

Address: 600 S. Paulina St., Armour Academic Center, #1034, Chicago, IL 60612

Phone: (312) 942-7100

Email: elizabeth_m_miranda@rush.edu

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