The University of Evansville’s Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program in Evansville, Indiana, is a Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)-accredited three-year pathway that integrates rigorous classroom instruction and high-fidelity simulation with more than 2,000 supervised clinical hours at regional partner hospitals and outpatient settings. Housed on the UE campus and at The Stone Family Center for Health Sciences, the program prepares registered nurses for the National Certification Examination for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and typical admissions require critical care experience, specific certifications (ACLS, BLS, PALS), and ICU bedside practice.

Degree Type

Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)

This three-year, full-time program equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide high-quality anesthesia care across various healthcare settings.

Program Highlights

• Accreditation: The DNAP program at UE has received full accreditation from the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).
• Application Deadline: The current application cycle is open until April 4, 2025.
• Open House: Prospective students are invited to attend the next open house scheduled for February 24, 2025. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Missy Holzmeyer.

Admission Requirements

• Educational Background: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited institution or a Bachelor of Science in a related field.
• Licensure: Unencumbered license to practice nursing. Licensure in Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois is required prior to clinical rotations.
• Experience: At least one full-time year of bedside Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience within the last five years; two years preferred. Experience in Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) or Operating Room (OR) is not considered applicable.
• Certifications: Current certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Academic Performance: Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
• Prerequisite Coursework: Completion of undergraduate courses in Statistics and Basic Chemistry (no lab required) within the past 10 years, with a minimum grade of ‘B’ or better.
• Shadowing Experience: Two separate shadowing experiences with a CRNA or Physician Anesthesiologist, with verification forms submitted.
• References: Three professional letters of reference, with at least one from a current employer or direct supervisor.
• Certification: Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification is required.

Contact Information

University of Evansville Nurse Anesthesia Program

Address: 1800 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47722

Phone: (812) 488-2000