The Doctor of Nursing Practice, Nurse Anesthesia (DNP-NA) program is designed to prepare the baccalaureate registered nurse for the highest level of advanced nursing practice with a specialization in nurse anesthesia to provide safe and equitable patient centered care.
The purpose of the DNP-NA program is to prepare the baccalaureate registered nurse for the highest level of advanced nursing practice with a specialization in nurse anesthesia to provide safe and equitable patient-centered care. Graduates of the program are prepared to meet state, regional and national needs as doctorally prepared advanced practice nurses in leadership positions in health-related organizations to improve systems of care, patient outcomes, and quality of care. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification examination offered by the National Board on Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Candidates who satisfactorily meet these criteria may be invited for an evaluated interview. Upon acceptance into the program, students must meet the following criteria prior to enrollment:
The mission of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University’s Nurse Anesthesia Program is to provide diverse learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver safe, equitable and evidence-based patient-centered care at the highest level of advanced nursing practice. The program develops leaders and scholars who transform systems of care by improving the quality of care and patient outcomes in a variety of healthcare settings. The Program achieves this mission through the creation of an environment that promotes professional socialization, embraces diverse cultures and learning styles, recognizes achievement and promotes excellence while exemplifying the mission and traditions of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady.
As a premier advanced practice nursing educational program, the Nurse Anesthesia Program at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University will meet the following program goals:
Upon completion of the DNP-NA Degree Program, the graduate will be able to:
Our faculty members are highly-skilled professionals with diverse backgrounds and a comprehensive blend of clinical practice, content expertise, and educational experience.
| Document Title | Type | File Size | |
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| Document Title: DNPNA Checklist | Type: pdf | File Size: 145.286 KB | Download |
| Document Title: DNPNA - Reference Form | Type: pdf | File Size: 610.273 KB | Download |
| Document Title: DNPNA Core Performance Standards 2018 | Type: pdf | File Size: 566.31 KB | Download |
| Document Title: DNPNA Certification Licensure Membership | Type: pdf | File Size: 268.476 KB | Download |
| Document Title: DNPNA Record Of Critical Care | Type: pdf | File Size: 313.076 KB | Download |
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| Document Title: DNP NA Program Handbook 2018 2019 Sp19 | Type: pdf | File Size: 1.152 MB | Download |
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University has financial aid counselors available to assist students with the financial aid process. All students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form available at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
| Semester | Credit Hours | Tuition/Fees | Course Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | $ 7,223.25 | $ 7,223.25 | |
| 2 | 6 | $ 5,119.50 | $ 5,119.50 | |
| 3 | 18 | $ 16,696.04 | $ 250.00 | $ 16,946.04 |
| 4 | 18 | $ 17,544.60 | $ 200.00 | $ 17,744.60 |
| 5 | 10 | $ 9,685.48 | $ 250.00 | $ 9,935.48 |
| 6 | 12 | $ 11,650.26 | $ 11,650.26 | |
| 7 | 11 | $ 11,304.29 | $11,304.29 | |
| 8 | 7 | $ 7,374.73 | $ 250.00 | $ 7,624.73 |
| 9 | 9 | $ 9,339.51 | $ 300.00 | $ 9,639.51 |
| *Total | 100 | $ 95,937.66 | $ 1,250.00 | $ 97,187.66 |
*Tuition costs do not include textbooks or any additional costs associated with this program.
Since the August 2005 inception of the Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia (MSNA) program at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University there have been 265 graduates. Of these 265 graduates, 257 passed the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) National Certification Exam (NCE) on the first attempt (97%) with the remaining 8 students passing on the second attempt. All graduates have been employed within six months of graduation and indicate the program prepared them to function as competent anesthesia providers. Employers consistently rate the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University MSNA and DNP-NA graduates as excellent practitioners with a broad knowledge base who demonstrate competency in administering anesthesia in all specialty areas. Several Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University nurse anesthesia graduates currently serve on the board of directors for state associations and many are enrolled in DNP completion programs. The DNP-NA doctoral class of 2018 had an 83.3% (20/24) first time pass rate on the NBCRNA NCE, a graduation rate of 75% and an attrition rate of 25%. Employment rate as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for the Class of 2018 is 95.8% at 6 months post-graduation.
Regional Accreditation
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University.
Nurse Anesthesia Program Accreditation
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Nurse Anesthesia program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), 222 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 and can be reached at 847-655-1160, via fax at 847-692-7137, via the web at https://www.coacrna.org or by email: accreditation@coa.us.com. The program received 10 years of continued accreditation in October of 2018 and is scheduled for its next consideration of continued accreditation in Fall 2028.
State Board of Nursing Accreditation
The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Doctor of Nursing Practice- Nurse Anesthesia program is fully approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (17373 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810, (225) 755-7500, http://www.lsbn.state.la.us).
Didactic courses = 1 credit hour = 15 contact hours
Clinical courses = 1 credit hour = 120 contact hours
Lab course = 1 credit hour = 45 contact hours
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