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The University of Iowa 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 Iowa City, IA, IA, 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 16 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.
$91k
Estimated Tuition
36
Months Duration
16
Class Size
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DNP
Curriculum Type
front loaded
Average GPA Admitted
3.5
Overall GPA of admitted students
ER/PICU/NICU Experience
Neonatal and Pediatric ICU count toward critical care experience ER experience is not considered "critical care" due to the relatively short duration of individual patient care
ADN Accepted
✗ BSN required (ADN not accepted)
Minimum GPA
3.2 overall GPA required
Science GPA: 3
Shadowing
No shadowing required
Letters of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation required
Personal Statement
Personal statement or essay required
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In-State Tuition
$91,490
Approximately $2,541 per month
Out-of-State Tuition
$169,605
Additional $78,115 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
93% of students complete the program
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Application Deadline
June 1
2026
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Campus Location
Iowa City, IA
IA
Official Website
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App Opens: not specified on their website | Deadline: June 1st | Starts: May | Degree: DNP | ER/PICU/NICU: Neonatal and Pediatric ICU count toward critical care experience ER experience is not considered "critical care" due to the relatively short duration of individual patient care
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