Program Requirements

Post-Baccalaureate DNP graduation requirements include:

1. Completion of all course work with GPA of at least 3.0.
2. Satisfactory completion of all designated clinical hours.
3. Satisfactory completion of a DNP project.
4. Satisfactory completion of the DNP project paper.
5. Satisfactory completion of an on‐campus oral presentation and defense of the DNP project.
6. Compose an abstract/manuscript for presentation and/or publication.

In addition, students in the Nurse Anesthesia Program must also:

1. Provide forwarding contact information to the program.
2. Complete the program exit interview.
3. Complete all required program and clinical evaluations.
4. Submit all care plans and daily clinical evaluations
5. Possess current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.
6. Possess a current and unencumbered RN license.
7. Submit final clinical case record totals, which show completion of all requirements for the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
8. Complete and submit the NBCRNA National Certification Examination application.