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Loyola University New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

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Program Overview

The Loyola University New Orleans offers a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program in Nurse Anesthesia, preparing registered nurses for advanced practice as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). Located in New Orleans, LA, LA, this program provides comprehensive training in anesthesia principles, pharmacology, and patient care. The program duration is 36 months (approximately 3 years), offering an intensive curriculum that combines didactic coursework with extensive clinical experiences. Each cohort consists of approximately 24 students, ensuring personalized attention and strong faculty-student relationships throughout the program. Graduates are prepared to provide anesthesia services across diverse healthcare settings, including hospitals, surgical centers, and pain management clinics, addressing the growing national demand for qualified nurse anesthetists. The program requires applicants to have significant critical care nursing experience, ensuring students enter with a strong foundation in acute patient management and complex clinical decision-making.

$75k

Estimated Tuition

36

Months Duration

24

Class Size

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Program Information

Degree Offered

DNP - Nurse Anesthesia OR DNP - DUAL Nurse Anesthe

Curriculum Type

integrated

Average GPA Admitted

3.42

Overall GPA of admitted students

Experience Accepted

ER/PICU/NICU Experience

Preferred: surgical ICU, cardiothoracic ICU, neurosurgical ICU, burn ICU, pediatric ICU, and medical ICU Experience in the PACU, NICU and/or Emergency Department will not be considered

ADN Accepted

✗ BSN required (ADN not accepted)

Admission Requirements

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Minimum GPA

3 overall GPA required

Science GPA: 3

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CCRN Certification

Critical Care Registered Nurse certification required

Application Requirements

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Shadowing

Shadowing required

Letters of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation required

Personal Statement

Personal statement or essay required

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Tuition Breakdown

In-State Tuition

$75,000

Approximately $2,083 per month

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Key Dates & Application Timeline

Application Deadline

December 15

2026

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Location & Contact Information

Campus Location

New Orleans, LA

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📌Important Program Information

App Opens: September 15th | Deadline: December 15th | Starts: August | Degree: DNP - Nurse Anesthesia OR DNP - DUAL Nurse Anesthesia + Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (the dual pathway is optional, and only 9 extra credit hours) | ER/PICU/NICU: Preferred: surgical ICU, cardiothoracic ICU, neurosurgical ICU, burn ICU, pediatric ICU, and medical ICU Experience in the PACU, NICU and/or Emergency Department will not be considered