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The New Mexico State 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 Las Cruces, NM, NM, 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.
$89k
Estimated Tuition
36
Months Duration
24
Class Size
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DNP
Curriculum Type
front loaded
ER/PICU/NICU Experience
Prefer trauma ICU, CVICU and/or surgical ICU experience (other intensive care areas that are acceptable include: neuro ICU, burn ICU, PICU, NICU, MICU, and CCU) They do not consider ER experience
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
Minimum 8 hours
Letters of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation required
Personal Statement
Personal statement or essay required
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In-State Tuition
$89,124
Approximately $2,476 per month
Out-of-State Tuition
$161,901
Additional $72,777 for non-residents
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Application Deadline
February 1
2026
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Campus Location
Las Cruces, NM
NM
Official Website
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App Opens: May 1st | Deadline: February 1st | Starts: January | Degree: DNP | ER/PICU/NICU: Prefer trauma ICU, CVICU and/or surgical ICU experience (other intensive care areas that are acceptable include: neuro ICU, burn ICU, PICU, NICU, MICU, and CCU) They do not consider ER experience
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