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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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