SCHOOL OF NURSE ANESTHESIA

The DNAP program is housed and delivered in the new School of Nurse Anesthesia. Within this school, there is a single degree pathway, the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP). The DNAP curriculum is a 36-month, doctoral degree program culminating in the student earning eligibility to attempt the National Certification Examination as required to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. The curriculum prepares potential Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists to provide safe and effective anesthesia care for all populations in any setting at full scope of practice. In addition, the program prepares healthcare leaders with the knowledge and skills to provide evidence-based clinical practice. The DNAP program focuses on preparing individuals to understand the importance of having strong ethics, know how to behave professionally in all settings, understand good business practices, and are committed to the healthcare profession.

Program Requirements

Note: Effective immediately, a Clinical Hours letter from the school where BSN was earned is no longer required for application to the DNAP program.

The DNAP curriculum offered by The University of Mobile is accredited and approved by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), 10275 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 906, Rosemont, IL 60018-5603; URL: http://www.coacrna.org; Phone: 224.275.9130. The program is accredited and approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Current first-time NCE pass rate: 100%
Overall NCE pass rate: 100%
Attrition rate: 0%
Percent of class employed within 6 months of graduation: 100%

We are currently seeking qualified applicants with:

• Competitive baccalaureate GPA
• Competitive GRE score
• More than one full year of critical care nursing experience (management of acute, critically ill patients, including titration of vasoactive medications and ventilation parameters).
• Resume or CV
• Nursing License – Photocopy or Screenshot
• Personal Statement
• Three reference forms from:
  • A current clinical supervisor or nurse manager who has direct knowledge of the applicant’s skills in the clinical setting and how they will translate into the nurse anesthetist role.
  • A professor, faculty member, or academic advisor who can provide a meaningful assessment of the applicant’s academic record.
  • A practicing clinical nursing professional, or APRN, who has served as a mentor and can speak about the applicant’s abilities as a nurse and potential to become a nurse anesthetist.

Application Deadline: October 1st