MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY · UNITED STATES
Nurse Anesthesiology DNP
PhD · Taught in en
At a glance
36 mo
Duration
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IELTS
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Tuition / yr
en
Language
PhD
Level
- 95%First-time national certification exam pass rate (Class of 2025)
- 100%Overall pass rate (Class of 2025)
- 0%Attrition rate (Class of 2025)
- 100%Employment within 6 months of graduation (Class of 2025)
- 32,700Annual openings nationally for CRNAs (2024)
- $223,210Median annual salary for CRNAs in the U.S. (2024)
This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares registered nurses for advanced practice in nurse anesthesiology. Graduates will possess the knowledge and skills to provide safe and effective anesthesia care and take on leadership roles within healthcare settings. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) play a crucial role in healthcare delivery across the United States, serving as the primary anesthesia providers in many rural hospitals and contributing significantly to anesthesia services in urban areas. This program ensures graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification examination to become a CRNA.
Careers
Graduates are prepared to become Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), a profession with high demand and excellent earning potential. CRNAs are vital providers of anesthesia, particularly in rural areas, and are eligible for national certification.
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Nurse Anesthesiology DNP program?
- This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares registered nurses for advanced practice in nurse anesthesiology. Graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
- What are the career prospects for graduates?
- Graduates are prepared to become Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), a profession with high demand and excellent earning potential. The median annual salary for CRNAs in the U.S. is $223,210, with approximately 32,700 annual openings nationally.
- What are the program's pass and employment rates?
- For the Class of 2025, the first-time national certification exam pass rate was 95%, the overall pass rate was 100%, and the employment rate within 6 months of graduation was 100%.
- How do I find out about tuition and fees?
- Tuition and fee information for the Nurse Anesthesiology DNP program is available through the College of Nursing. Specific details are not provided in this overview.
- How do I apply to the program?
- The application for Fall 2027 opens in August. Prospective students should consult the College of Nursing's specific application instructions for the Nurse Anesthesiology DNP program.
- What are the English language requirements?
- Graduate applicants should consult MSU's Graduate School for specific English language requirements, including scores for TOEFL and IELTS.
Entry requirements
TOEFLConsult Graduate School
IELTSConsult Graduate School
Graduate applicants should consult MSU's Graduate School for specific English language requirements.
Fees
Tuition (international)Please refer to the College of Nursing for current tuition and fee information.
Tuition (home)Please refer to the College of Nursing for current tuition and fee information.
LivingEstimated living costs are not provided.
The provided fee information pertains to the CFA program and is not relevant to this Nurse Anesthesiology program.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Nurse Anesthesiology DNP program?
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This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares registered nurses for advanced practice in nurse anesthesiology. Graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
What are the career prospects for graduates?
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Graduates are prepared to become Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), a profession with high demand and excellent earning potential. The median annual salary for CRNAs in the U.S. is $223,210, with approximately 32,700 annual openings nationally.
What are the program's pass and employment rates?
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For the Class of 2025, the first-time national certification exam pass rate was 95%, the overall pass rate was 100%, and the employment rate within 6 months of graduation was 100%.
How do I find out about tuition and fees?
+
Tuition and fee information for the Nurse Anesthesiology DNP program is available through the College of Nursing. Specific details are not provided in this overview.
How do I apply to the program?
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The application for Fall 2027 opens in August. Prospective students should consult the College of Nursing's specific application instructions for the Nurse Anesthesiology DNP program.
What are the English language requirements?
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Graduate applicants should consult MSU's Graduate School for specific English language requirements, including scores for TOEFL and IELTS.