| Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice

DOCTOR OF NURSE ANESTHESIA PRACTICE (DNAP) PROGRAM

Are you ready to advance your nursing career and become a nurse anesthesiologist? Look no further! Our Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program offers a comprehensive and challenging curriculum designed to provide knowledge and training to help you seek a career in anesthesia. We are currently in Capability Review, seeking accreditation from the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). The program's review by the COA is scheduled for October of 2024. We have reached a decision of a June of 2025 start date (tentative late May orientation).

*Please Note this Program is only Available at our Colorado Campus

Coming to a Colorado Campus Near You

We are thrilled to be launching our DNAP program at Rocky Vista University, located in beautiful Colorado. Our campus provides an environment that allows for opportunities to achieve academic and clinical excellence. Prepare to embark on a transformative educational journey that will help shape your future as a nurse anesthetist.

Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of our inaugural DNAP class. Stay tuned for updates on the program approval process and admission dates! If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Programmatic Objectives

Upon completion of the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program, the resident will be able to:

Apply patient care principles that maintain patient safety while administering anesthesia.
Provide effective entry-level care across the peri-anesthesia continuum.
Construct an anesthesia care plan based on scientific principles unique to each individual’s healthcare needs.
Employ effective interpersonal communication skills.
Employ leadership skills that foster inter- and intra-professional collaboration.
Display professional behavior consistent with the role of a nurse anesthesiologist.

Additional Resources

The RVU DNAP is applying for accreditation by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). The program's review by the COA is scheduled for October 2024.

Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)
10275 W. Higgins Rd, Suite 906 / Rosemont, IL 60018-5603
Phone: (224) 275-9130
Website: https://www.coacrna.org
Email: accreditation@coacrna.org

To find a list of COA-accredited programs, visit https://coacrna.org