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The Loyola University New Orleans 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 New Orleans, LA, LA, 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 24 students, ensuring personalized attention and strong faculty-student relationships throughout the program. 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.
$75k
Estimated Tuition
36
Months Duration
24
Class Size
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DNP - Nurse Anesthesia OR DNP - DUAL Nurse Anesthe
Curriculum Type
integrated
Average GPA Admitted
3.42
Overall GPA of admitted students
ER/PICU/NICU Experience
Preferred: surgical ICU, cardiothoracic ICU, neurosurgical ICU, burn ICU, pediatric ICU, and medical ICU Experience in the PACU, NICU and/or Emergency Department will not be considered
ADN Accepted
✗ BSN required (ADN not accepted)
Minimum GPA
3 overall GPA required
Science GPA: 3
CCRN Certification
Critical Care Registered Nurse certification required
Shadowing
Shadowing required
Letters of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation required
Personal Statement
Personal statement or essay required
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In-State Tuition
$75,000
Approximately $2,083 per month
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Application Deadline
December 15
2026
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Campus Location
New Orleans, LA
LA
Official Website
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App Opens: September 15th | Deadline: December 15th | Starts: August | Degree: DNP - Nurse Anesthesia OR DNP - DUAL Nurse Anesthesia + Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (the dual pathway is optional, and only 9 extra credit hours) | ER/PICU/NICU: Preferred: surgical ICU, cardiothoracic ICU, neurosurgical ICU, burn ICU, pediatric ICU, and medical ICU Experience in the PACU, NICU and/or Emergency Department will not be considered
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