University of Evansville

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