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The Clarkson College offers a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program in Nurse Anesthesia, preparing registered nurses for advanced practice as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). Located in Omaha, NE, NE, this program provides comprehensive training in anesthesia principles, pharmacology, and patient care. The program duration is 36 months (approximately 3 years), offering an intensive curriculum that combines didactic coursework with extensive clinical experiences. Each cohort consists of approximately 22 students, ensuring personalized attention and strong faculty-student relationships throughout the program. The program maintains a 71.4% first-time pass rate on the National Certification Examination (NCE), demonstrating its effectiveness in preparing graduates for board certification. Graduates are prepared to provide anesthesia services across diverse healthcare settings, including hospitals, surgical centers, and pain management clinics, addressing the growing national demand for qualified nurse anesthetists. The program requires applicants to have significant critical care nursing experience, ensuring students enter with a strong foundation in acute patient management and complex clinical decision-making.
$104k
Estimated Tuition
36
Months Duration
22
Class Size
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DNP
Curriculum Type
front loaded
ER/PICU/NICU Experience
Acceptable critical care experience includes ICU, CCU, MICU, NICU, PICU or SICU or any critical care experience where candidates demonstrate competence managing unstable patients, invasive monitors, ventilators, and critical care pharmacology
ADN Accepted
✗ BSN required (ADN not accepted)
Minimum GPA
3 overall GPA required
Science GPA: 3
Shadowing
No shadowing required
Letters of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation required
Personal Statement
Personal statement or essay required
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In-State Tuition
$104,236
Approximately $2,895 per month
💡 Financial Aid Available
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Program Success Rate
71.4% of graduates pass the NCE on their first attempt
Completion Rate
88.3% of students complete the program
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Application Deadline
December 1
2026
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Campus Location
Omaha, NE
NE
Official Website
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App Opens: not specified on their website | Deadline: December 1st | Starts: January | Degree: DNP | ER/PICU/NICU: Acceptable critical care experience includes ICU, CCU, MICU, NICU, PICU or SICU or any critical care experience where candidates demonstrate competence managing unstable patients, invasive monitors, ventilators, and critical care pharmacology
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