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Florida International University

Miami, FL

Program Overview

The Florida International University 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 Miami, FL, FL, 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 55 students, ensuring personalized attention and strong faculty-student relationships throughout the program. The program maintains a 100% 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.

$84k

Estimated Tuition

36

Months Duration

55

Class Size

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Program Information

Degree Offered

DNP

Experience Accepted

ER/PICU/NICU Experience

Critical care experience other than ICU may be considered on an individual basis, but opportunity is very limited when competing against other applicants with traditional ICU backgrounds. Traditionally, these critical care skills sets would only be acquired in an ICU setting such as a surgical, trauma, open-heart, neuro, medical, cardiac, pediatric and neonatal ICUs

ADN Accepted

✗ BSN required (ADN not accepted)

Admission Requirements

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Minimum GPA

3 overall GPA required

Science GPA: 3

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CCRN Certification

Critical Care Registered Nurse certification required

Application Requirements

Personal Statement

Personal statement or essay required

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Tuition Breakdown

In-State Tuition

$84,006

Approximately $2,334 per month

Out-of-State Tuition

$142,434

Additional $58,428 for non-residents

💡 Financial Aid Available

Most CRNA programs offer federal student loans, scholarships, and assistantships. Contact the school's financial aid office for specific opportunities and requirements.

Program Success Rate

100% of graduates pass the NCE on their first attempt

Completion Rate

90% of students complete the program

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Key Dates & Application Timeline

Application Deadline

February 1

2026

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Location & Contact Information

Campus Location

Miami, FL

FL

Official Website

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📌Important Program Information

App Opens: September 1st | Deadline: February 1st | Starts: January | Degree: DNP | ER/PICU/NICU: Critical care experience other than ICU may be considered on an individual basis, but opportunity is very limited when competing against other applicants with traditional ICU backgrounds. Traditionally, these critical care skills sets would only be acquired in an ICU setting such as a surgical, trauma, open-heart, neuro, medical, cardiac, pediatric and neonatal ICUs