Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Degrees
The Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program is designed to empower graduates with advanced competencies, preparing them for pivotal roles in nurse anesthesia practice, faculty positions, and leadership roles. Learn more about Entry Into Practice or the Completion Program by requesting more information. Our admissions team is ready to coach you through your next steps.
Designed for licensed RNs with a BSN Degree. 1 year of critical care experience required
Nurse Anesthesia Practice: Entry Into Practice, DNAP
- Learning Format: On-Campus
- Available Locations: Naples
- Approximate Program Length*: 3 years
- Coursework: The program integrates didactic, simulation, and clinical experiences that allow you to study the full scope of Nurse Anesthesia Practice.
- Program Outcomes: Upon completion of the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice: Entry Into Practice program, graduates who fulfill all program requirements will be eligible to sit for the National Certification Exam through the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) and upon passing the exam, will become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
*Time to degree completion is an estimate, not intended as a guarantee, and can vary based on many case-by-case factors.
Must be currently licensed Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs)
Nurse Anesthesia Practice, DNAP (Completion Degree)
- Learning Format: Online
- Available Location: Naples
- Approximate Program Length*: 2 years
- Coursework: Graduate Courses & Capstone Project
- Program Outcomes: The Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) completion program builds upon prior knowledge obtained in the master’s program in Nurse Anesthesia and expands knowledge in clinical practice and clinical leadership. The Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (Completion degree) program at Keiser University is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), requiring an additional two years of coursework beyond the master’s curriculum.
*Time to degree completion is an estimate, not intended as a guarantee, and can vary based on many case-by-case factors.