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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) at University of Rochester

University of Rochester, United States

Programme overview

An intensive, full-time, synchronous doctoral programme for registered nurses seeking advanced preparation in nurse anesthesia and acute care management of adult and older adult populations, with a dual focus in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP). The curriculum totals 103 credits and over 2,000 clinical hours.

Faculty: School of Nursing  |  Duration: 36 months (nine full-time semesters); 103 credits  |  Intake: Summer 2027 (cohort begins May 2027; deadline Aug. 31); about 12 students per cohort  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Rochester, NY, United States

What you will study

Advanced pharmacology, pathophysiology, diagnostic reasoning, leadership, quality improvement and interprofessional collaboration, with high-fidelity anesthesia simulation and clinical placements across University of Rochester Medicine affiliates and partner urban, community and rural/critical access sites.

Career pathways

Graduates earn the DNP and are prepared to sit for the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists exam, leading to the CRNA designation; practice settings include operating rooms, intensive care units, emergency departments and specialty surgical services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline Aug. 31 (application opens June 1). Applicants must have critical care experience in an ICU setting (surgical, medical, cardiothoracic/cardiovascular, trauma/burn, neurosurgical or pediatric); ER, flight nursing, PACU and NICU experience does not qualify. Individual interviews are held in the fall; decisions in December. NP/APRN applicants are eligible if they meet all requirements and typically complete a shorter plan of study set by gap analysis.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Summer 2027 (cohort begins May 2027; deadline Aug. 31); about 12 students per cohort

Duration: 36 months

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