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Program Overview

The Old Dominion 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 Norfolk, VA, VA, 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 20 students, ensuring personalized attention and strong faculty-student relationships throughout the program. The program maintains a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Certification Examination (NCE), demonstrating its effectiveness in preparing graduates for board certification. 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.

$49k

Estimated Tuition

36

Months Duration

20

Class Size

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Program Information

Degree Offered

DNP

Curriculum Type

front loaded

Experience Accepted

ER/PICU/NICU Experience

Acceptable critical care experience includes ICU, SICU, CCU, MICU, or PICU and high acuity surgical ICU experience. Experience in a tertiary medical center is strongly preferred ER does not satisfy the critical care experience

ADN Accepted

✓ Accepts Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Admission Requirements

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Minimum GPA

3 overall GPA required

Science GPA: 3

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GRE Required

Graduate Record Examination scores must be submitted

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CCRN Certification

Critical Care Registered Nurse certification required

Application Requirements

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Shadowing

Shadowing required

Minimum 16 hours

Letters of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation required

Personal Statement

Personal statement or essay required

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Tuition Breakdown

In-State Tuition

$48,600

Approximately $1,350 per month

Out-of-State Tuition

$133,450

Additional $84,850 for non-residents

💡 Financial Aid Available

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Program Success Rate

100% of graduates pass the NCE on their first attempt

Completion Rate

100% of students complete the program

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Key Dates & Application Timeline

Application Deadline

July 15

2026

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Location & Contact Information

Campus Location

Norfolk, VA

VA

Official Website

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📌Important Program Information

App Opens: not specified on their website | Deadline: July 15th | Starts: May | Degree: DNP | ER/PICU/NICU: Acceptable critical care experience includes ICU, SICU, CCU, MICU, or PICU and high acuity surgical ICU experience. Experience in a tertiary medical center is strongly preferred ER does not satisfy the critical care experience