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The Northern Kentucky 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 Highland Heights, KY, KY, 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 20 students, ensuring personalized attention and strong faculty-student relationships throughout the program. The program maintains a 95.2% 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.
$107k
Estimated Tuition
36
Months Duration
20
Class Size
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DNP
Curriculum Type
integrated
ER/PICU/NICU Experience
Acceptable critical care units include: surgical intensive care, cardiothoracic intensive care, coronary intensive care, medical intensive care, pediatric intensive care They do not consider Neonatal ICU or ER
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
$106,848
Approximately $2,968 per month
Out-of-State Tuition
$106,848
Additional $0 for non-residents
💡 Financial Aid Available
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Program Success Rate
95.2% of graduates pass the NCE on their first attempt
Completion Rate
100% of students complete the program
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Application Deadline
August 16
2026
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Campus Location
Highland Heights, KY
KY
Official Website
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App Opens: May 1st | Deadline: August 16th | Starts: May | Degree: DNP | ER/PICU/NICU: Acceptable critical care units include: surgical intensive care, cardiothoracic intensive care, coronary intensive care, medical intensive care, pediatric intensive care They do not consider Neonatal ICU or ER
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