Highland Heights,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice- Nurse Anesthesia in Highland Heights United States | Northern Kentucky University
Northern Kentucky University
|
Highland Heights United States
Visit institution website
for more information
Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
34,733
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Doctoral education begins with the student's journey, evolving through personalized, learner-focused experiences that foster transformation, ultimately preparing graduates to serve as nursing authorities at the pinnacle of independent advanced practice. This educational path provides avenues to enhance healthcare results for varied populations using evidence-based approaches. Together, students and faculty cultivate academic distinction, ethical conduct, and inclusivity within the advanced nursing field through collective accountability, interdisciplinary cooperation, and mentorship. This tailored, student-driven education occurs within an academic environment committed to rigorous standards, nursing's caring ethos, and diverse perspectives.
The Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program features a completely online curriculum spanning 20-22 months, structured in 7-week courses. The Practicum project course extends over 16 weeks. Coursework covers evidence-based practice, leadership, healthcare quality and safety, program development and assessment, healthcare finance, and informatics. Graduation mandates completing practicum requirements and a scholarly project. Program alumni are equipped for leadership positions in quality improvement management, healthcare administration, clinical program oversight, health policy advocacy, and academic roles.
Post-Master's DNP students must maintain a minimum grade of B in all coursework. Grades of B- or below necessitate course repetition, with only B grades or higher meeting program requirements.
The Nurse Anesthesia Program (NAP) represents a concentration within the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, delivered through on-campus instruction. This 36-month, 106-credit curriculum leads to a DNP with nurse anesthesia specialization, focusing on family/individual care across the lifespan. Graduates qualify for the NBCRNA National Certification Exam and can practice as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). The program holds accreditation from the COA.
NAP provides two entry options: a BSN-to-DNP track and an MS-to-DNP pathway. BSN candidates complete the full 106-credit program, while master's-prepared CRNAs undertake only the 37-credit advanced practice core, receiving credit for previous anesthesia specialization coursework.
DNP Nurse Anesthesia students must earn B grades or higher in all courses. As with the Post-Master's program, B- grades or below require course repetition, with B being the minimum acceptable grade.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Meets all NKU Graduate Admission Requirements.
Submission of completed online application prior to deadline.
Baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing from a fully accredited nursing program.
Unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse (licenses in KY and OH required prior to admission).
One year minimum full-time of critical care* experience as RN within the past 2 years with employer verification.
GPA of 3.0 or higher on 4.0 scale on all college course work.
Science GPA 3.0 or higher on 4.0 scale.
Prerequisites: Statistics, Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry, Microbiology with a cumulative science GPA of 3.0 or greater.
Graduate level writing skills.
Three professional recommendations/references.
Goal statement.
CCRN, ACLS, BLS certification required for application. PALS required prior to admission.
Shadowing experience documentation with either a CRNA or anesthesiologist.
Review the Program Technical Standards.
Successful interview with Admissions Committee for selected applicants.
Non-refundable matriculation fee of $1,000 if accepted into the program. Matriculation fee will be applied to student's account on admission. If applicant does not enroll in program, the matriculation fee is forfeited.
After acceptance, documentation of clinical requirements including immunizations, physical examination, background check, drug test and other documentation as needed.
TOEFL: 79 IBT or 550 PBT, IELTS: 6.5 band
Submission of completed online application prior to deadline.
Baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing from a fully accredited nursing program.
Unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse (licenses in KY and OH required prior to admission).
One year minimum full-time of critical care* experience as RN within the past 2 years with employer verification.
GPA of 3.0 or higher on 4.0 scale on all college course work.
Science GPA 3.0 or higher on 4.0 scale.
Prerequisites: Statistics, Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry, Microbiology with a cumulative science GPA of 3.0 or greater.
Graduate level writing skills.
Three professional recommendations/references.
Goal statement.
CCRN, ACLS, BLS certification required for application. PALS required prior to admission.
Shadowing experience documentation with either a CRNA or anesthesiologist.
Review the Program Technical Standards.
Successful interview with Admissions Committee for selected applicants.
Non-refundable matriculation fee of $1,000 if accepted into the program. Matriculation fee will be applied to student's account on admission. If applicant does not enroll in program, the matriculation fee is forfeited.
After acceptance, documentation of clinical requirements including immunizations, physical examination, background check, drug test and other documentation as needed.
TOEFL: 79 IBT or 550 PBT, IELTS: 6.5 band
Tuition
USD
34,733