The FIU Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia (DNP-NA) prepares students to become highly skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), advanced practice nurses who provide anesthesia care with a high level of autonomy and are in strong demand across healthcare settings.
The program consists of nine continuous semesters of full-time graduate study, combining rigorous coursework with extensive clinical training. Students develop expertise in science, nursing, anesthesia care, research, and community service, graduating as confident, practice-ready professionals.
Students learn from doctorally-prepared faculty and gain hands-on experience through high-fidelity simulation at the FIU S.T.A.R. Center for Simulation Teaching and Research, as well as clinical rotations at five major medical centers throughout Greater Miami.
Comparable in intensity to a medical residency, the program requires an average commitment of 60 hours per week for coursework, clinicals, and study. Outside employment is strongly discouraged, and students are prohibited from working in the role or function of a nurse anesthetist while enrolled.
Healthcare Education Designed for the Real World
The Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences sits in the heart of Miami, one of the most medically complex cities in the country. Our students train alongside experienced faculty, learn from real patients and graduate ready to lead across six health disciplines.
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Financial Assistance & Scholarships
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Curriculum & Core Competencies
The FIU Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia (DNP-NA) program prepares registered nurses to become highly skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) through a rigorous curriculum that combines advanced didactic instruction, simulation, and extensive clinical education.
Students develop expertise in:
- Advanced physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology
- Principles and practice of nurse anesthesia across the lifespan
- Airway management, anesthesia equipment, and patient monitoring
- Regional anesthesia, pain management, and evidence-based anesthetic techniques
- Clinical decision-making, patient safety, and perioperative care
- Leadership, healthcare policy, quality improvement, and doctoral scholarship
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are essential members of the healthcare team, providing safe, evidence-based anesthesia care across surgical, diagnostic, and emergency settings. They practice with a high degree of autonomy in hospitals, outpatient centers, military facilities, and underserved communities, improving patient outcomes and expanding access to care.
As a CRNA, you'll combine advanced clinical expertise, critical thinking, and compassionate care to make a lasting impact on patients' lives every day.
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Licensing Eligibility
Upon completion of the FIU DNP-Nurse Anesthesia program, graduates will be eligible to take the National Certification Examination to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), as well as apply for the Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) credential with a specialization as a nurse anesthetist from the Florida Board of Nursing.
Accreditation
The following information is provided for prospective applicants per the requirements of the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).
The DNP Anesthesiology Nursing Program at Florida International University is fully accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). The program's accreditation review was completed in October 2022. The Program received 10 year continued accreditation until Fall 2033.
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)
10275 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 906 Rosemont, IL 60018-5603
Phone 224-275-9130
Email: accreditation@coacrna.org
Web: https://coacrna.org/
Performance outcomes reported for the FIU Doctor of Nursing Practice Anesthesiology Nursing Program graduation class (December 2025) as of January 26th, 2026 are as follows:
- Graduation rate: 100%
- Attrition rate: 19%
- Employment rate: 100% within 1 month of graduation
- FIU Class of 2025 Nurse Anesthesia First Time Pass Rate: 95%
- The National Average First Time Pass Rate: Pending
Information last updated: January 26th, 2026