Erie,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia in Erie United States | Gannon University
Gannon University
|
Erie United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
34,020
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Nurse Anesthesia specialization offers professional nurses comprehensive training in clinical anesthesia, equipping graduates to excel as certified nurse anesthetists. Participants collaborate within healthcare teams to deliver exceptional patient care throughout their studies. Graduates become eligible to sit for the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists exam after completing this rigorous program. This doctoral nursing track represents a partnership between Gannon University and UPMC Hamot, requiring full-time student commitment.
The Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) grants accreditation to this Nurse Anesthesia program.
Program Objectives
Upon earning the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, graduates will demonstrate the ability to:
Practice advanced nursing with cultural competence, safety awareness, and advocacy skills for diverse populations across socioeconomic spectrums.
Leverage technology, comprehensive databases, and information systems to develop and implement health-promoting nursing interventions.
Evaluate healthcare challenges and formulate evidence-based solutions for both clinical practice and organizational systems.
Apply ethical, legal, and policy frameworks to enhance healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
Foster interdisciplinary cooperation within healthcare teams and organizations.
Assume leadership positions and guide nursing professionals at all career stages, from entry-level to advanced practice roles
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Professional nurses who have a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited program are eligible to apply for admission
Professional nurses who have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Nursing from an accredited program are eligible to apply for admission
Provide transcripts of all academic work including an official transcript from each institution attended even if you did not graduate Academic transcripts must support the following statements
Completed an introductory statistics course and an undergraduate nursing research course with a grade of at least a B in both courses
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 for undergraduate math and science courses
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 for the last 60 hours of undergraduate nursing studies
Applications submitted must have two years recent fulltime critical care experience
Provide four letters of recommendation from former professors and employers who are in a position to comment on the applicants ability to successfully pursue graduate study in the nurse anesthesia option
Be interviewed and selected for admission by the UPMC Hamot School of Anesthesia Admissions Committee and Gannon University Villa Maria School of Nursing
TOEFL Internet-Based 79.
IELTS 6.0.
PTE 53.
EIKEN Grade Pre-1.
English3 - 68.
Itep - 38.
Professional nurses who have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Nursing from an accredited program are eligible to apply for admission
Provide transcripts of all academic work including an official transcript from each institution attended even if you did not graduate Academic transcripts must support the following statements
Completed an introductory statistics course and an undergraduate nursing research course with a grade of at least a B in both courses
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 for undergraduate math and science courses
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 for the last 60 hours of undergraduate nursing studies
Applications submitted must have two years recent fulltime critical care experience
Provide four letters of recommendation from former professors and employers who are in a position to comment on the applicants ability to successfully pursue graduate study in the nurse anesthesia option
Be interviewed and selected for admission by the UPMC Hamot School of Anesthesia Admissions Committee and Gannon University Villa Maria School of Nursing
TOEFL Internet-Based 79.
IELTS 6.0.
PTE 53.
EIKEN Grade Pre-1.
English3 - 68.
Itep - 38.
Tuition
USD
34,020