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The National 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 Fresno, CA, CA, 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 30 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.
$130k
Estimated Tuition
36
Months Duration
30
Class Size
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DNAP
Curriculum Type
front loaded
ER/PICU/NICU Experience
Minimum of 1 full year of critical care experience in an ICU within the past three years as a registered nurse. ER and other experiences will be considered on an individual basis. Operating room, OB, and PACU experience is not accepted as critical care experience
ADN Accepted
✓ Accepts Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum GPA
3 overall GPA required
Science GPA: 3
Shadowing
Shadowing required
Letters of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation required
Personal Statement
Personal statement or essay required
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In-State Tuition
$130,000
Approximately $3,611 per month
💡 Financial Aid Available
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Program Success Rate
100% of graduates pass the NCE on their first attempt
Completion Rate
95.84% of students complete the program
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Application Deadline
July 31
2026
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Campus Location
Fresno, CA
CA
Official Website
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App Opens: Rolling admission - accept applications year-round | Deadline: July 31st | Starts: January | Degree: DNAP | ER/PICU/NICU: Minimum of 1 full year of critical care experience in an ICU within the past three years as a registered nurse. ER and other experiences will be considered on an individual basis. Operating room, OB, and PACU experience is not accepted as critical care experience
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