A group of nurse anesthesia students participate in an operating room simulation

Be the Comfort Your Patients Need

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) navigate the complexity of modern nursing and collaborate with physicians to ensure patients are safe and secure during the most intensive procedures.

Graduates from our nurse anesthesia program hold a doctoral degree and apply it to a variety of specialties, where they can showcase their talents and commitment to patients of all ages and life stages. CRNAs practice in a variety of settings, including hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, pain management clinics, labor and delivery units, military and VA facilities and academic and research institutions.

At ºÚÁÏÉçÇø, we recognize the tenacity needed to master the art of anesthesia administration. That’s why we’ve designed a CRNA program that’s highly competitive, comprehensive and challenging. Over nine trimesters, our residents train with leading experts, applying important didactic teachings in hands-on clinical experiences and research opportunities.

Seal of Accreditation from the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs
High Standards for Excellence

Our Accreditation

The Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), 10275 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 906, Rosemont, IL  60018-5603; phone: 224-275-9130. The COA website is: . The program's next review by the COA is scheduled for Spring 2030. The COA is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the U.S. Department of Education.

The Results are Clear

Nurse Anesthetist Program Outcomes

Measure Class of 2024 Class of 2025
Cohort Attrition Rate 4% 3%
Cohort NCE 1st-Time Pass Rate (COA method 1) 83% 89.6%
National NCE 1st-Time Pass Rate 83% 83%
Cohort NCE Pass Rate (1st-time and 2nd-time within 60 days of program completion) (COA method 3) 93% 96.5%
National minimum annual NCE Pass Rate requirement (via at least 1 of the 3 methods) and Program threshold 80% 80%
Employment Rate (within 6 months after program completion) 100% 100%

Hands-On Learning in a Real-World Environment.

Our state-of-the-art labs and simulation facilities allow you to master your skills in preparation for your clinical rotations.

Students practice placing an IV in the nurse anesthesia lab
A faculty member demonstrates a procedure on the spine for students in the skills lab
Nurse anesthesia students participating in an operating room simulation
A faculty member demonstrates equipment use in the skills lab
Students practice placing an IV in the nurse anesthesia lab
A faculty member demonstrates a procedure on the spine for students in the skills lab
Nurse anesthesia students participating in an operating room simulation
A faculty member demonstrates equipment use in the skills lab

Be the Future of Nurse Anesthesia

As a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, you will be the expert on the team who ensures patients are comfortable, safe, and contributes to providing patient-centered, cost-effective health care.

At ºÚÁÏÉçÇø, our affiliation with AdventHealth provides our graduates with more opportunities to find employment within an expansive, internationally recognized health care system. We nurture your commitment to clinical excellence and immerse you in the principles of Christ’s healing ministry. Let us help you as you strive for the utmost in patient care. Apply to the CRNA program today.