Degree Type

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nurse Anesthesiology

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

Program Length

• Duration: 36 months, full-time.

Credit Hours

• Total Credit Hours: 94 semester hours.

Starting Month

May

The program typically begins in May each year.

Application Deadlines

Application Deadline: Applications are accepted starting March 15. The priority deadline is August 15, with applications accepted until February 2 on a space-available basis.

Program Requirements

• Educational Background:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
• Licensure:
  • Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of one year of full-time critical care nursing experience as an RN.
• Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.

Additional Program Features

• Accreditation: The DNP in 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: Students gain extensive clinical experience through partnerships with various healthcare facilities, including the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS), providing state-of-the-art simulation experiences integrated into the curriculum.

Contact

University of South Florida College of Nursing

Address: 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC 22, Tampa, FL 33612

Phone: (813) 224-7808

Email: mlcanale@usf.edu