The University of North Dakota Nurse Anesthesia Program is a full-time, 36-month Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) track offered through UND’s College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines that prepares registered nurses for advanced anesthesia practice and eligibility to sit for the National Certification Examination. Accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), the curriculum blends rigorous didactic coursework with early and sustained clinical immersion at a broad network of affiliate sites throughout North Dakota and neighboring states, exposing students to general, regional, obstetric, pediatric, and specialty anesthesia care. UND’s program emphasizes evidence-based practice, simulation training, professional leadership, and interprofessional collaboration, and intentionally admits a small cohort each year to foster close faculty mentorship and strong preparation for independent practice.

Degree Type

Nurse Anesthesia Doctor of Nursing Practice

Program Length

28 months, full time

Credit Hours

76 semester hours

Starting Month

August

Application Deadline

September

Program Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required.

Current RN license.

A minimum of one year full-time experience (two or more years is preferred) as a registered nurse in a critical care setting. Acceptable settings would include: Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, Cardiovascular ICU/ Cardiac Care Unit, Neurologic ICU, or Trauma ICU. Prefer primary experience to be with the adult population. Emergency Room (ER) experience does not meet the minimum 1 year critical care requirement.

A minimum GPA of 3.0, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate science coursework.

The following certifications are not required for admission but are to be maintained throughout the program: ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).

A statistics course (graduate or undergraduate level), Undergraduate course in College Algebra, and Upper division Biochemistry (in addition to chemistry courses taken as part of a BSN program) are required prior to application.

Contact

ph: (701) 777-4543
email: darla.adams@mail.und.edu
web: www.und.edu