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The University of South Florida 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 Tampa, FL, FL, 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 60 students, ensuring personalized attention and strong faculty-student relationships throughout the program. The program maintains a 95.5% 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.
$127k
Estimated Tuition
36
Months Duration
60
Class Size
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DNP
Curriculum Type
front loaded
Average GPA Admitted
3.65
Overall GPA of admitted students
ER/PICU/NICU Experience
Aggressive adult and/or pediatric ICU preferred. Those with experience in other areas may be considered provided they can demonstrate competence with managing unstable patients, invasive monitoring, ventilators, and critical care pharmacology
ADN Accepted
✗ BSN required (ADN not accepted)
Minimum GPA
3 overall GPA required
Science GPA: 3
GRE Required
Graduate Record Examination scores must be submitted
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
$126,752
Approximately $3,521 per month
Out-of-State Tuition
$126,752
Additional $0 for non-residents
💡 Financial Aid Available
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Program Success Rate
95.5% of graduates pass the NCE on their first attempt
Completion Rate
90% of students complete the program
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Application Deadline
January 29
2026
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Campus Location
Tampa, FL
FL
Official Website
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App Opens: February 15th | Deadline: January 29th | Starts: May | Degree: DNP | ER/PICU/NICU: Aggressive adult and/or pediatric ICU preferred. Those with experience in other areas may be considered provided they can demonstrate competence with managing unstable patients, invasive monitoring, ventilators, and critical care pharmacology
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