Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia

Program Overview

UNE's Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia program prepares students to become highly skilled D.N.P.s with extensive experience in all areas of anesthesia. The 36-month, full-time program includes online classes, on-campus didactic courses, and clinical training at 38 partner hospitals.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

UNE’s Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia program prepares students to become highly skilled, well-rounded D.N.P.s with extensive experience in every category of medical procedure in which anesthesia is called for. Graduates will have the intellectual and technical skills necessary for the safe administration of anesthesia.

Outline:

The D.N.P. in Nurse Anesthesia program operates on a 36-month, full-time calendar, beginning each September with a new entering class. For the first two semesters, students may continue their employment, as they will take online classes, coming to campus for long weekends just once or twice per semester. Students will then transition to being on campus full-time beginning with the first summer session after matriculating. After two semesters of on-campus didactic courses, students will proceed to the clinically-based portion of the program, comprising five semesters that emphasize advanced coursework, simulation lab experiences, clinical training within our 38 partner hospitals throughout Northern New England, and completion of a scholarly research project. Through a breadth of clinical experiences and participation in more than 600 anesthesia cases, students will achieve clinical competency and will be eligible to take the National Certification Exam.

Assessment:

All students are required to complete the entire curriculum with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Teaching:

UNE’s faculty members are willing to go the extra mile for students, and skilled tutors are available in the Student Academic Success Center. Additionally, a mentoring program pairs incoming D.N.P. They may also work for dentists, dental specialists, podiatrists, plastic surgeons, or ambulatory surgical centers, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), preferred provider organizations (PPOs), and other alternative care facilities.