Degree Type

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Nurse Anesthesia Track

The DNP program at the University of Miami 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 semesters), full-time.

Credit Hours

• Total Credit Hours: 132 semester hours.

Starting Month

January

The program typically begins in January each year.

Application Deadlines

Application Opens: September 1, 2024

Application Deadline: February 1, 2025, for enrollment in the Spring 2026 cohort.

Program Requirements

• Educational Background:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited institution.
• Licensure:
  • Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of two years of full-time critical care nursing experience as an RN within the last five years.
• Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Academic Performance:
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Additional Program Features

• Accreditation: The BSN-DNP Nurse Anesthesia Track is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) until November 2028. This accreditation permits graduates to take the National Certification Examination to obtain the CRNA credential.
• Clinical Experience: The program utilizes various clinical sites, including the University of Miami Health System and Jackson Health System, offering students diverse practice settings to enhance their educational experiences.

Contact

University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies

Address: P.O. Box 248153, Coral Gables, FL 33124

Phone: (305) 284-3666

Email: sonhs@miami.edu