Nurse Anesthesia
Overview
The nurse anesthesia DNP specialization prepares registered nurses with baccalaureate or graduate degrees in nursing to provide individualized anesthetic patient care for surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic or pain management procedures. Nurse anesthetist practices are based on both institutional and state policies, but are usually in collaboration with physicians. Nurse anesthetists are well respected and often work autonomously, especially in rural areas where they may be the sole anesthesia providers.
Following graduation, students will meet the minimum didactic and clinical requirements to become eligible to take the National Certification Examination offered by the National Board on Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists.
Accreditation
The nurse anesthesia DNP specialization offers courses and clinical experiences that meet or exceed the standards of the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Program (COA). The NA DNP program at SIUE is fully accredited through May 2030 by COA, 10275 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 906, Rosemont, IL 60018-5603. Review vital program statistics.
Program Format
- Offered full time over nine semesters (36 months) on the Edwardsville campus
Out-of-state students applying for this program are strongly encouraged to discuss clinical requirements with the assistant dean of graduate programs. Clinical arrangements are not able to be made in all states. Please note that international students are ineligible to receive a student visa for this program.
Tuition and Fees
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia Specialization
| Semester (hours) | Tuition | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer, Year 1 (11 hours) | $ 10,043 | $ 1,227 | $ 11,270 |
| Fall, Year 1 (12 hours) | 10,956 | 1,468 | 12,424 |
| Spring, Year 1 (14 hours) | 12,782 | 1,987 | 14,769 |
| Summer, Year 2 (7 hours) | 6,391 | 1,117 | 7,508 |
| Fall, Year 2 (8 hours) | 7,304 | 1,231 | 8,535 |
| Spring, Year 2 (8 hours) | 7,304 | 1,331 | 8,635 |
| Summer, Year 3 (8 hours) | 7,304 | 1,141 | 8,445 |
| Fall, Year 3 (6 hours) | 5,478 | 912 | 6,390 |
| Spring, Year 3 (6 hours) | 5,478 | 1,102 | 6,580 |
| Total (80 hours) | $ 73,040 | $ 11,516 | $ 84,556 |
Summer, Year 1: Based on 2024-2025 rates, tuition for all courses is $913/credit hour and general student fees are $111.55. Starting in Fall, year 1: Based on 2025-2026 rates, tuition for all courses is $913/credit hour and general student fees are $114.80. Program fees and course-specific fees may also be assessed and are included in the estimates above. Rates beyond summer 2026 are not yet approved and are subject to change. DNP tuition is a specialized tuition rate that all students pay regardless of residency.
Faculty
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