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The Truman Medical Center 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 Kansas City, MO, MO, 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 18 students, ensuring personalized attention and strong faculty-student relationships throughout the program. The program maintains a 90% 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.
$85k
Estimated Tuition
36
Months Duration
18
Class Size
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DNP
Curriculum Type
front loaded
ER/PICU/NICU Experience
They do accept neonate and pediatric critical care experience, but ER experience will not count as critical care
ADN Accepted
✗ BSN required (ADN not accepted)
Minimum GPA
3.2 overall GPA required
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
$84,770
Approximately $2,355 per month
Out-of-State Tuition
$136,071
Additional $51,301 for non-residents
💡 Financial Aid Available
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Program Success Rate
90% of graduates pass the NCE on their first attempt
Completion Rate
100% of students complete the program
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Application Deadline
August 15
2026
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Campus Location
Kansas City, MO
MO
Official Website
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App Opens: not specified on their website | Deadline: August 15th | Starts: May | Degree: DNP | ER/PICU/NICU: They do accept neonate and pediatric critical care experience, but ER experience will not count as critical care
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