Doctor of Nursing Practice Program-Nurse Anesthesia

Registered nurses enrolled in our program complete two phases. The 18-month didactic experience covers basic and clinical sciences, healthcare delivery and policy, translational research, leadership and management. The 18-month clinical practicum provides exceptionally diverse clinical training in the provision of general, regional and local anesthesia

Upon completion of the degree requirements, graduates are eligible to take the National Certification Examination administered by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.

We also offer advanced standing in the DNP program for master's prepared Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists who wish to pursue a doctoral degree. CRNAs with advanced standing complete the required coursework in 24 months. The schedule of classes is designed to accommodate working professionals. Most courses are offered in an online format and you will only need to come to campus three times. Upon completion of the program, CRNAs will receive a DNP degree.

Earning your Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at Baylor College of Medicine ensures you have the knowledge, experience, and support to realize your professional goals. The combination of didactic, simulation, and clinical experiences along with dedicated faculty have made our program one of the top in the nation.

• One hundred percent of our graduates have passed the National Certification Examination. Ninety-one percent of our most recent graduates passed the exam on their first attempt (compared with 86.6 percent nationally). Over the past five years, 93 percent of our graduates have passed the NCE on their first attempt.
• One hundred percent of our most recent graduates had employment upon graduation
• Faculty who are leaders of their profession
• State-of–the-art simulation provides real world experience

You will train in diverse clinical settings that provide rich inter-professional educational experiences and ensure exposure to the full range of career opportunities open to CRNAs.

Don’t take our word for why we are the best place for you to reach your professional goals. Hear directly from our students how their experiences at Baylor College of Medicine are preparing them for their careers of choice.