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The Gonzaga University & Sacred Heart SOA 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 Spokane, WA, WA, 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 26 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.
$100k
Estimated Tuition
36
Months Duration
26
Class Size
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DNAP
Curriculum Type
integrated
ER/PICU/NICU Experience
From their website: the best critical care experience is obtained in a busy ICU, CICU, MICU, or SICU. Critical care experience must be within the past 2 years
ADN Accepted
✓ Accepts Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum GPA
3 overall GPA required
Science GPA: 3
CCRN Certification
Critical Care Registered Nurse certification required
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
$100,000
Approximately $2,778 per month
💡 Financial Aid Available
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Program Success Rate
100% of graduates pass the NCE on their first attempt
Completion Rate
100% of students complete the program
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Application Deadline
September 1
2026
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Campus Location
Spokane, WA
WA
Official Website
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App Opens: January 1st | Deadline: September 1st | Starts: May | Degree: DNAP | ER/PICU/NICU: From their website: the best critical care experience is obtained in a busy ICU, CICU, MICU, or SICU. Critical care experience must be within the past 2 years
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