Degree Type

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Nurse Anesthesiology Specialization

The DNP program at UNF prepares registered nurses to become Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), emphasizing advanced clinical practice, leadership, and evidence-based care.

Program Length

• Duration: 36 months (9 continuous semesters), full-time.

Credit Hours

• Total Credit Hours: 111 semester hours.

Starting Month

January

The program typically begins in January each year.

Application Deadlines

Application Deadline: February 1 for enrollment in the following January cohort.

Program Requirements

• Educational Background:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited institution.
• Licensure:
  • Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the United States.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of two years of full-time experience as a registered nurse in a critical care setting prior to enrollment.
• Academic Performance:
  • Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications prior to enrollment.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification prior to graduation.
• Prerequisite Coursework:
  • Successful completion of undergraduate courses in Research, Statistics, and Health Assessment with a grade of “B” or better.

Additional Program Features

• Accreditation: The Nurse Anesthesiology program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Clinical Experience: The program includes extensive clinical practice opportunities, providing students with diverse experiences in various healthcare settings.

Contact

University of North Florida School of Nursing

Address: 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224

Phone: (904) 620-2628

Email: napadmissions@unf.edu