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DNP Nurse Anesthesia at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers University-New Brunswick, United States

Programme overview

Doctoral programme preparing nurse anesthetists for full scope of practice in a variety of settings, with hands-on clinical experience alongside academic training. Accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs since 2004.

Faculty: Rutgers School of Nursing  |  Department: Division of Advanced Nursing Practice  |  Duration: 36 months full-time; 85 credits plus 2,800 clinical hours  |  Intake: May admission; applications accepted May 15 to August 15  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: New Brunswick, NJ, United States

What you will study

85 credits and 2,800 clinical hours over 36 months full-time.

Career pathways

Nurse anesthetist (CRNA). Reported 91% first-attempt pass rate on the National Certification Examination and 100% employment rate.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program; preferred GPA 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale; current RN license in any U.S. state (NJ and NY licensure required before the second semester); at least 1.5 years of full-time current RN critical care experience (NICU, ED and generally PACU not considered); CCRN and ACLS certification (PALS before fourth semester); at least two letters from critical care leaders; one-page personal statement and one-page writing sample; CV with CRNA shadowing information; on-campus interview with supplemental application for selected applicants. Applications accepted May 15 to August 15 for May admission. Does not sponsor F-1 or J-1 visas.

Intake: May start; application deadline August 15

Duration: 36 months, full-time; 85 credits + 2,800 clinical hours

Apply through the official page: https://nursing.rutgers.edu/academics-admissions/

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