As advanced practice registered nurses, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) work with a high degree of autonomy and professional respect wherever anesthesia is delivered, for which they are well compensated.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia (DNP-NA) at the FIU Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences is a challenging and rewarding academic and clinical undertaking consisting of nine (9) continuous semesters of full-time graduate study.
Our graduates are well regarded by employers as competent, confident and ready to hit the ground running. As a student in our program, you’ll receive a strong educational foundation in science, nursing and anesthesia care that also emphasizes research and service to the community.
Cutting-Edge Education
You’ll learn from doctorally prepared faculty in the classroom and gain 21st century clinical skills by using high-fidelity patient simulation and the latest medical equipment throughout the curriculum.
We provide innovative educational and training opportunities in every aspect of anesthesia care through our internationally recognized virtual hospital — the FIU S.T.A.R. Center for Simulation Teaching And Research. During the hospital clinical education portion of our program, you receive first-class instruction and practical experience at five major medical centers in the Greater Miami area.
A Dedicated Endeavor
The education and training required to become a CRNA is analogous to a typical medical residency program. The curriculum is challenging mentally, academically, clinically and physically. The time commitment is significant but so are the responsibilities and the rewards.
The expectation of averaging 60 hours per week dedicated to classroom, clinical and study time in the program is why outside employment is strongly discouraged and logistically very difficult. Additionally, employment in the administration of anesthesia in title or function of a nurse anesthetist while enrolled in the program is EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED.
9
Semesters
36
Months
110
Credits
55
Students admitted annually
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 FIU Doctor of Nursing Practice Anesthesiology Nursing Program graduation class (December 2023) as of January 16th, 2024 are as follows:
- Graduation rate: 100%
- Attrition rate: 20%
- Employment rate: 100% within 1 month of graduation
- FIU Class of 2023 Nurse Anesthesia First Time Pass Rate: 96%
- FIU Class of 2023 Nurse Anesthesia Overall Pass Rate: 100%
- The National Average First Time Pass Rate: Pending
Information last updated: January 16th, 2024