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Welcome
To meet the increasing complexity of our health care environment, the Institute of Medicine calls for health care to reduce the burden of illness, injury, and disability for our nation. Improvement strategies include the provision of care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthesia Program blends a multi-disciplinary clinical framework with organizational, economic, and leadership skills, preparing critical-care nurses to provide high-quality, cost-effective anesthetic care to a variety of patients across the lifespan, in a wide array of clinical settings.
Overview
The UAMS DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program is a 36-month, full-time, entry-to-practice plan of study which prepares BSN- or masters-prepared critical-care nurses for the role of a DNP-prepared CRNA.
The UAMS DNP Nurse Anesthesia graduate will develop the leadership skills needed to translate evidence into clinical practice, transform health care models and systems, and influence policy while ensuring quality outcomes and safety in the delivery of anesthetic care. Graduates will be eligible to take the national certification examination (NCE) offered by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA). Upon passing the NCE, the graduate will then become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
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DEADLINES
Applications open: July 1, 2026
Deadline: September 15, 2026
The UAMS DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program accepts students for fall enrollment only.
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Plan of Study
| New (2024) Course Numbers | Old Course Numbers | Course name and format | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL YEAR 1 | |||
| NURS 51003 | NURS 5101 | Research Methodology [online] | 3 |
| NURS 51033 | NURS 5102 | Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology [classroom] | 3 |
| NURS 71053 | NURS 7105 | Theoretical Foundations For ANP & Research [online] | 3 |
| NURS 71133 | NURS 7112 | Health Care Informatics [online] | 3 |
| NURS 75133 | NURS 7511 | Scientific Foundations [classroom] | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | ||
| SPRING YEAR 1 | |||
| NURS 51043 | NURS 5103 | Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics in APN [classroom] | 3 |
| NURS 71143 | NURS 7114 | Health-Care Analytics for Nursing Practice [online] | 3 |
| NURS 75204 | NURS 7520 | Principles of DNP Nurse Anesthesia Practice I [classroom] | 4 |
| NURS 75234 | NURS 7521 | Advanced Physiology for Nurse Anesthesia [classroom] | 3 |
| Subtotal | 13 | ||
| SUMMER YEAR 1 | |||
| NURS 75243 | NURS 7523 | Clinical Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthesia [classroom] | 3 |
| NURS 75104 | NURS 7510 | Advanced Human Anatomy for Nurse Anesthesia [classroom] | 4 |
| Subtotal | 7 | ||
| FALL YEAR 2 | |||
| NURS 53053 | NURS 5305 | Advanced Health Assessment and Dx Reasoning [hybrid] | 3 |
| NURS 71103 | NURS 7111 | Economics for Complex Organizational Systems [online] | 3 |
| NURS 75265 | NURS 7525 | Principles of DNP Nurse Anesthesia Practice II [classroom] | 5 |
| NURS 75302 | NURS 7531 | Pathophysiology for Specialty Populations [classroom] | 2 |
| Subtotal | 13 | ||
| SPRING YEAR 2 | |||
| NURS 71173 | NURS 7117 | Leadership in Health Policy and Advocacy [online] | 3 |
| NURS 72103 | NURS 7210 | Evidence-Based Practice for Doctor of Nursing Practice [classroom] | 3 |
| NURS 75255 | NURS 7524 | DNP Anesthesia Practicum I [clinical] | 4.5 |
| NURS 75354 | NURS 7535 | Principles of DNP Nurse Anesthesia Practice III [classroom] | 4 |
| Subtotal | 15 | ||
| SUMMER YEAR 2 | |||
| NURS 52063 | NURS 5205 | Quantitative Epidemiology I [online] | 3 |
| NURS 75344 | NURS 7534 | DNP Anesthesia Practicum II [clinical] | 4 |
| Subtotal | 7 | ||
| FALL YEAR 3 | |||
| NURS 72133 | NURS 7211 | Quality Outcomes Management [hybrid] | 3 |
| NURS 75446 | NURS 7544 | DNP Anesthesia Practicum III [clinical] | 6 |
| Subtotal | 9 | ||
| SPRING YEAR 3 | |||
| NURS 72142 | NURS 7212 | Integration of DNP Competencies [hybrid] | 2 |
| NURS 74004 | NURS 7401 | Advanced Nursing Clinical Practice [clinical] | 4 |
| NURS 75553 | NURS 7554 | DNP Anesthesia Practicum IV [clinical] | 3 |
| Subtotal | 9 | ||
| SUMMER YEAR 3 | |||
| NURS 75363 | NURS 7536 | Integration of Critical Nurse Anesthesia Concepts [hybrid] | 3 |
| NURS 75644 | NURS 7564 | DNP Anesthesia Practicum V [clinical] | 4 |
| Subtotal | 7 | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 95.5 | ||
| CLINICAL PRACTICUM HOURS | 2295 |
Quick Facts
- Enrollment mode: On-campus only
- Admission term: Fall only
- Application deadline: September 15
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Accreditation
The UAMS DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program is a 36-month, full-time program, accredited through the fall of 2035 by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). The COA offices are located at 10275 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 906, Rosemont, IL 60018-5603; (224) 275-9130. The program’s next review by the COA is scheduled for Fall 2035. http://coacrna.org.
Cohort Statistics:
- Attrition: Last graduating class, 0%. Overall, <2%.
- Certification pass rate. Last graduating class (class of 2025), first-time test takers: 65%. Ninety-day pass rate: 94%
- Employment rate: 100%.
- Total number of clinical sites: 13.
- Clinical site summary: UAMS NAP offers a variety of clinical sites serving urban, rural, and underserved communities. Practice sites include an academic health sciences center, comprehensive not-for-profit healthcare organizations, community-based facilities, and critical access hospitals. A full range of clinical educational experiences are available to ensure that graduates of our program are prepared to care for patients in any environment, and to deliver safe, high-quality and cost-effective anesthesia care to patients in virtually any healthcare setting.
- Average number of cases for last graduating class: 950.
- Average anesthesia hours for last graduating class: 2378.
Current Clinical Affiliates
- Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, AR
- Arkansas Children’s Hospital Northwest, Springdale, AR
- Baptist Health Medical Center, Little Rock, AR
- Baptist Health Medical Center, North Little Rock, AR
- CHI St Vincent Infirmary, Little Rock, AR
- CHI St Vincent Infirmary, North Little Rock, AR
- CHI St Vincent Infirmary, Hot Springs, AR
- Conway Regional Medical Center, Conway, AR
- National Park Medical Center, Hot Springs, AR
- Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas, Rogers, AR
- Mercy Hospital, Fort Smith, AR
- Stone County Medical Center, Mountain View, AR
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center, Little Rock, AR
- Washington Regional Medical Center, Fayetteville, AR
Contact
If you have questions about admissions or your application. Please contact the Student Services office: 501-686-5224 or conadmissions@uams.edu
Additional UAMS Services
Students have the responsibility to self-identify as a person with a disability with a need for accommodation(s).
- Students should submit all requests for adjustments, including auxiliary aids, to the ADA / Disability Services Coordinator. It is recommended that students thoroughly review technical standards, course descriptions, and the applicable syllabus to determine if accommodations may be needed
- Students should review the Disability Services webpage for specific guidance related to the accommodation process and for the link to apply for accommodations.
- Upon receipt of the request and any associated documentation, the ADA Coordinator will contact the student to schedule an interview.
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