Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia Program

Enroll in our Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia program and gain the knowledge and skills to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA).

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Length of Program

36 Months

Application
Deadline

September 4

Decisions Posted

November

Program Start Date

June

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nurse Anesthesia Program is for RNs who hold a bachelor's degree and wish to become certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs).

Graduates are eligible to take the National Certification Exam (NCE) administered by the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA), a requirement for practice as a nurse anesthetist.

The program is fully accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) through 2028 and requires a minimum of one year of completed ICU experience in a recognized high critical care unit.

Program Director
Maribeth L. Massie, PhD, MS, CRNA

What Makes an Education at Columbia Nursing Unique

Educational Excellence

We prepare students to excel as clinicians, researchers, and nurse leaders. Our reputation for innovation and excellence attracts highly motivated students who are eager to apply the knowledge they acquire and practice at the highest level of the profession.

Clinical Practice

Learning extends beyond the classroom, and Columbia Nursing is situated in an excellent location when it comes to getting hands-on experience for students during their program. We have partnerships with more than 200 practice sites throughout NYC.

State-of-the-Art Facilities and Simulation Center

Our new building provides a state-of-the-art learning environment designed to encourage collaboration among students and faculty. It features the 16,000 sq. ft., two-story Helene Fuld Health Trust Simulation Center, equipped with advanced clinical simulation technology to enhance patient safety and critical thinking skills.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the program offer full scope of practice opportunities?

Yes. We are working on providing more opportunities, especially increased exposure to peripheral nerve blocks and autonomous practice.

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What type of critical care experience is required?

All critical care experience, including Pediatric ICU, is acceptable with the following exceptions:
Neonatal ICU, ICU Float Pool, PACU, and ER experience will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
Operating room, telemetry, step-down, cath lab, and interventional lab experience is not acceptable

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Why is the CCRN recommended?

Certification as an Adult or Pediatric Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) is a measure of competency attainment and is preferred by the faculty. Attainment of this certification demonstrates a foundational knowledge base of the critical care principles that the program will build upon.

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Can I work while in the program?

Classes are generally held Monday through Thursday in the first year, with open lab on Friday. Clinical starts in September of the second year. Coursework is intensive, and while working during the program is not recommended by program faculty, some residents work several shifts per month before clinical begins. Once the clinical sequence starts, time commitments in the operating room and the classroom virtually preclude any opportunity to work outside of the program. If a nurse anesthesia resident is not doing well in the program, they will be asked about work and counseled on their ability to be successful in the program.

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"When it came time to choose which university would better suit my anesthesia education, location, finances, tradition, and resources were all factors I accounted for. All of these factors made my education at Columbia Nursing excellent, but it was the people who made it an exceptional experience. From the security guards who greet students in the morning, to the university staff and professors, everyone there has one goal - to support your success."

Crisor Boyard
Nurse Anesthesia Program Student

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