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New Mexico State University

Las Cruces, NM

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Program Overview

The New Mexico State University 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 Las Cruces, NM, NM, 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.

$89k

Estimated Tuition

36

Months Duration

24

Class Size

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Program Information

Degree Offered

DNP

Curriculum Type

front loaded

Experience Accepted

ER/PICU/NICU Experience

Prefer trauma ICU, CVICU and/or surgical ICU experience (other intensive care areas that are acceptable include: neuro ICU, burn ICU, PICU, NICU, MICU, and CCU) They do not consider ER experience

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

Minimum 8 hours

Letters of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation required

Personal Statement

Personal statement or essay required

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Tuition Breakdown

In-State Tuition

$89,124

Approximately $2,476 per month

Out-of-State Tuition

$161,901

Additional $72,777 for non-residents

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Key Dates & Application Timeline

Application Deadline

February 1

2026

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Location & Contact Information

Campus Location

Las Cruces, NM

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📌Important Program Information

App Opens: May 1st | Deadline: February 1st | Starts: January | Degree: DNP | ER/PICU/NICU: Prefer trauma ICU, CVICU and/or surgical ICU experience (other intensive care areas that are acceptable include: neuro ICU, burn ICU, PICU, NICU, MICU, and CCU) They do not consider ER experience