BSN-DNP Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA), Doctorate

Admissions Requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an ACEN or CCNE accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• A minimum of 1 year (preferably 2 years) of full-time ICU/critical care experience.
• Completed application to DeSales University.
• ACLS/BLS/PALS certification.

Link to application

Application Requirements

1. Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended (when applicable).
1. Electronic official transcripts can be sent to: gradadmissions@desales.edu
2. Paper official transcripts can be mailed to:
   DeSales University Admissions Office
   ATTN: Graduate Programs
   2755 Station Ave.
   Center Valley, PA 1803
3. All transcripts from any degree-granting institution outside the United States must be evaluated by a NACES-approved evaluation service, such as World Education Services, Inc., with the resulting report submitted directly to the Division of Nursing. 
   Visit  www.naces.org for more information. DeSales University’s institutional reporting code is 002021.
2. Current RN license and other national certifications as applicable
3. Résumé or curriculum vitae
4. Documentation of 15 hours of shadowing and submission of CRNA Shadow Form provided by DeSales University.
5. Letters of recommendation (Three total)
           a.  Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervisor, or Unit Charge Nurse
           b.  Physician
           c.  Secondary Supervisor
6. DNP Vision Statement
   The DNP Vision Statement is a 250 – 500 word description of the applicant’s future intentions and goals upon completion of a particular BSN-DNP track as a DNP graduate. The Statement should clearly express the applicant’s reasons for applying to the SLUHN/DSU Nurse Anesthesia Track and future professional and leadership goals as a doctorally-prepared Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.

*For applicants who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement, completion of the GRE or MAT will be required to be considered for admission to the program

*International applicants (regardless of citizenship) for whom English is a second language must submit English proficiency test scores (TOEFL, iBT, IELTS, or CAE) as part of their application. An official copy of test results must be sent by the testing agency directly to the Division of Nursing at DeSales University, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 18034. Visit the following websites for up-to-date information:

• The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
• The International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
• The Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)

All exams must have been taken within two years of application to a DeSales program.

A $2000.00 non-refundable deposit is due 2-weeks from date of acceptance to maintain the student’s offer of admission to that cohort. Students who have not deposited within that timeframe will be considered to have withdrawn their application, and a student from the waiting list will be offered their seat. All waitlisted students will receive communication 1-month from decision and leading up until start of program as to whether or not a seat is available. Deadline to apply is April 15. One cohort will be accepted annually for a Fall/August start. Interviews for the SLUHN/DSU Nurse Anesthesia Program will begin February 1 and continue the first week of each month up until the cohort is filled.

The admission process and requirements are rigorous; demonstrating minimum admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the DNP Program. Applicants selected for potential admission are required to have an interview before a final admission decision is rendered. Interviews will be conducted in person and will only be scheduled once all application materials have been received.

In the BSN-DNP Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) program, you'll complete:

• 12 semesters over 36 months
• 94 credits
• 2000 clinical hours and 525 residency hours

Program specific courses include:

• Principles of Anesthesia Practice
• Physics, Chemistry, and Equipment in Anesthesia
• Regional Anesthetic Management
• Obstetric and Pediatric Anesthesia
• Advanced Anesthesia Management for Special Procedures
• Pharmacology of Anesthetic Agents

Online coursework can be completed using various formats including synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid instruction. All anesthesia related coursework is completed face to face in an in-classroom setting.

St. Luke's University Health Network will provide general surgical and subspecialty clinical training and practicum experiences to all enrolled students and will serve as the exclusive clinical educational training site.

Learners benefit from a state-of-the-art simulation center, which provides hands-on education with high fidelity simulators, task trainers and the experience and skill of expert simulation professionals.

Program Costs:

• Tuition: $14,610 per term

• Program Fees: $3,375 (total fees for all 12 terms)

• Graduation Fee: $120

• Returned Check Service: $30

At this time there is no tuition deferment or tuition reimbursement.

Refund Policy:
The refund policy is based upon the number of classes held up to the date of withdrawal.
Withdrawal after 1st class: 80% of tuition refunded
Withdrawal after 2nd class: 65% of tuition refunded
Withdrawal after 3rd class: 50% of tuition refunded
Withdrawal after 4th class: 25% of tuition refunded
Withdrawal after 5th class: No refund