Applications Opens: March 1
Application Closes: May 15
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia
Accreditation Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler School of Nursing (SON) is seeking initial accreditation to offer Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia (DNP-NA) from the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) for a projected start date of Fall 2025.
*No Residents will be enrolled in the CRNA Program until initial accreditation is granted by the COA.
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program (COA)
10275 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 906
Rosemont, IL 60018-5603
224.275.9130
https://www.coacrna.org/
Program Overview
For critical care nurses with a CCRN, this 36-month, intensive program allows graduates to earn dual certifications simultaneously as an AGACNP and a CRNA. Our Nurse Anesthesia Residents will be well-prepared to face numerous healthcare challenges from a unique perspective and contribute to the growth of the Nurse Anesthesia profession.
The UT Tyler DNP-NA Program is an intensive, continuous full-time 36-month coursework designed to provide graduates with dual certifications as an Adult-Geriatrics Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) and a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). There will be a minimum of 750 clinical hours for the AGACNP program and a minimum of 2000 clinical hours for the CRNA program in order to successfully complete the program at UT Tyler DNP-NA. For critical care nurses with a CCRN, the natural progression to advance their knowledge and careers often leads to becoming either a Nurse Practitioner or a CRNA. This program allows graduates to obtain both degrees within the same timeframe it would take to become a CRNA alone. Our Nurse Anesthesia Residents will be well-prepared to face numerous healthcare challenges from a unique perspective and contribute to the growth of the Nurse Anesthesia profession.
UT Tyler Nurse Anesthesia Prerequisites
1. Submit a completed graduate application.
2. Must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a U.S. Accredited Nursing Program.
3. International students must follow the Graduate Admission guidelines for UT Tyler. (https://www.uttyler.edu/admissions-aid/graduate/admission-requirements/index.php)
4. Must have a current unencumbered RN license in the State of Texas or have a compact license with multi-state privileges that includes Texas.
5. Must have a 3.0 or higher overall GPA in undergraduate studies and graduate studies if applicable. Candidates should also have a science GPA greater than a 3.0.
6. Required Science courses include Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and/or Biochemistry, and Physics with a B or better.
7. Other required courses is a Basic Statistics course with a B or better.
8. Although not a required course but strongly recommended, Professional Writing Course with a B or better. Candidate should be familiarized with American Psychological Association (APA) style writing.
9. Minimal of 1-year of current Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience not including precepting time. Candidates should have a strong professional background as a Registered Nurse (RN) in any current ICU setting demonstrated by their American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (CCRN) certification. All adult, pediatric and Level III and Level IV neonatal ICU experiences will be considered. Please note that Operating Room, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Emergency Room, and Flight Nursing experience will not be considered as ICU experience.
10. Graduate Record Exam (GRE) will not be required.
11. Must have successfully completed and possess current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training and submit current proof of each.
12. 3 Letters of professional recommendations (Supervisor, Manager, CRNA, etc.…). Professional recommendations from a peer nursing colleague will not be accepted.
13. Personal essay in APA style explaining why candidate desires to be a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and the implications in their academic journey of becoming a CRNA.
14. Shadowing experience with a CRNA. Must have documented experience of a minimum of 40 hours of shadowing a CRNA. Shadowing experiences must be 8–12-hour shifts with more than 1 CRNA. (CRNA Shadowing Experience Form)
15. Updated Resume or CV
16. An assessment report on Emotional Intelligence utilizing the recommended questionnaire and submitted with all admissions paperwork. https://www.talentsmart.com/test/
17. Upload all forms and statements to CastleBranch.
18. All forms must be completed prior to be considered for an interview. Submission of all required forms does not guarantee an interview due to the competitive nature of the program.
19. The Program does not accept transfer credits from other nurse anesthesia programs. The UT Tyler transfer policy will be followed for non-anesthesia courses. Please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/admissions-aid/transfer/ for more information.
FAQ
The program is a three-year program that includes both clinical and didactic (classroom)
instruction. Upon completion, students will be awarded a Doctor of Nursing Practice
degree.
Due to the rigorous nature of the program, employment is not recommended. Maintaining academic performance is crucial to completing the program.
This program is only offered full-time due to the intensive nature of the curriculum and clinical requirements.
Yes. You will have fewer classes in the first couple of semesters, but you are welcome to apply if you have all the other requirements.
All applicants are required to have current full-time experience working at the bedside in the critical care setting. Everyone must have at least one year's current experience in the critical care setting, regardless of certifications or degrees.
For more questions, contact Academic Advisor, Kyla Sather, at ksather@uttyler.edu
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Program Outcomes
NCE PASS RATE |
ATTRITION RATE |
6-MONTH POST GRADUATION EMPLOYMENT RATE |
| *Data to be updated upon graduation of 1st Cohort. |
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