The St. Joseph Hospital School of Nurse Anesthesia Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program in Rhode Island is a 36-month, full-time track developed in collaboration with the state’s only nurse anesthesia program. With small cohort sizes (typically around 10 students) and clinical rotations at St. Joseph Hospital and multiple Rhode Island and Massachusetts affiliate sites, students gain experience in general, regional, obstetric, pediatric, and advanced anesthesia care across diverse patient populations. The program emphasizes hands-on clinical practice alongside rigorous doctoral-level coursework designed to prepare graduates for the national certification examination and practice as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs).

Degree Type

The Doctor of Nursing practice

Program Length

36 months, full time

Credit Hours

54 semester hours

Starting Month

May

Application Deadline

February

Program Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required.

Proof of current licensure as a registered nurse. Once accepted, you’ll need an RN license in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

A minimum of one year of experience in an acute care setting with the opportunity to develop independent decision-making skills and acquire the psychomotor skills and ability to use and interpret advanced monitoring techniques.

Preferred undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or evidence of outstanding postgraduate academic achievement.

Graduate Record Exam is required.

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

Chemistry (CHEM 105, CHEM 106) with a minimum grade of C, taken within the last 10 years.

Contact

ph: (401) 456-3638
email: saintjoes@aol.com
web: www.sjhsan.com