Nurse Anesthesia – Doctor of Nursing Practice

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Nursing Reimagined: Limitless Possibilities

Limitless Potential

Experience the Duke Difference. Discover a diverse, future-focused, personalized nursing education with the Duke School of Nursing. Our Nurse Anesthesia DNP program prepares you to confidently practice autonomously in any environment and make lasting change in a thriving career. Contribute to the latest evidence-based practices, utilize high-fidelity simulation and cadaver labs, make lifelong connections, and more to shape the future of health care.

Mission-Driven Nurse Anesthesia DNP

We’re committed to developing nurse leaders and innovators that transform health care by advancing health equity and expanding access to treatment.

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Empowering Nursing Education

Our Nurse Anesthesia DNP program prepares you to have a lasting impact on the future of health care. At Duke, you’ll find unmatched opportunities and resources to equip yourself as a nurse leader.

The Nurse Anesthesia DNP program is designed for:

Health care professionals ready to advance their established career through a deeper understanding of the anesthesia specialty.
Individuals pursuing an education that creates opportunities for expanded professional responsibilities.
Students looking for a personalized educational environment that leverages their current skillsets and knowledge to advance their career.
Professionals seeking an advanced, forward-thinking educational environment with world-class resources and established, renowned connections in the nurse anesthesia field.

Lead the Future of Health Care

Our diverse, mission-minded program works to advance health equity and social justice through an innovative educational experience. Here, you will find boundless opportunities and unique experiences, all preparing you for a successful career.

Become a trendsetter for nurse anesthesia – Lead the next generation of nurse anesthesia experts with a degree from a program committed to diversifying the field and making health care equitable. Duke’s extensive array of clinical sites ensures you are well-equipped to serve all communities. Contribute to evidence-based practice in a challenging and rewarding career.
Elevate your career – Access world-class academic resources and connect with nurse anesthesia experts. Duke’s hands-on, cutting-edge education prepares you to graduate with the skillsets and professional network you need to succeed.
Discover a personalized Nurse Anesthesia DNP – Join a student-centered program, ensuring you receive personalized attention from faculty, mentors, coaches, and cooperating health care institutions. With Duke, your experience leads to lifelong connections and the confidence to practice autonomously in any environment.

Unleash Your Potential

Student-Centered Nurse Anesthesia Degree

At Duke, we’re committed to your success. From application to enrollment, you’ll find world-class resources and practicing clinical experts always ready to go the extra mile to assist in your success. Opportunities include:

Student Success Center – A SSC team that provides consultations for stress management, emotional support, networking opportunities, and more.
Career Services – An office of career experts to walk alongside you on your nursing journey through career coaching, personal statement and CV assistance, skill development, and more.
Stress First Aid Program – A peer support training designed to provide you with the ability to identify, mitigate, and communicate the negative impacts of stress through safety assessments and responses.
Editorial Assistance – An experienced lab scientist with editorial expertise to ensure your papers are high-quality and publication ready.

Cutting-Edge Hands-On Experiences

Experience world-class resources and support in our forward-thinking Nurse Anesthesia program.

Strengthen your knowledge and skills in our cadaver lab. This full-semester course is faculty-led and includes two PhD-prepared anthropologists. With 24/7 access, this experiential, hands-on learning opportunity enhances understanding of 3D anatomical structures, bolstering practical knowledge. Beyond textbooks, students gain essential skills and practice procedures, providing invaluable preparation for clinical settings.

Utilize the Center for Nursing Discovery, our state-of-the-art simulation facility that is both Accredited and Endorsed by two international simulation professional organizations. Here, you’ll integrate textbook knowledge with hands-on experiences to confidently deliver compassionate care in diverse and complex health care environments.

The Nurse Anesthesia DNP program is designed for:

Health care professionals ready to advance their established career through a deeper understanding of the anesthesia specialty.
Individuals pursuing an education that creates opportunities for expanded professional responsibilities.
Students looking for a personalized educational environment that leverages their current skillsets and knowledge to advance their career.
Professionals seeking an advanced, forward-thinking educational environment with world-class resources and established, renowned connections in the nurse anesthesia field.

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