RN to DNAP Program Requirements

Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice

Monika Feeney, DNAP, CRNA, Program Director

MSU School of Anesthesia
Phone: 417-836-5039
MonikaFeeney@MissouriState.edu

Tracy Beckham, DNAP, CRNA, Assistant Program Director
MSU School of Anesthesia;
Phone 417-836-5039 or TBeckham@MissouriState.edu

Program Description

The Missouri State University School of Anesthesia provides the scientific foundation and clinical training that prepares anesthesia providers as certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA) at the clinical doctorate level.

Program Accreditation

The Missouri State University School of Anesthesia is fully accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, the official accrediting agency for nurse anesthetists. They may be contacted at 10275 W. Higgins Rd, Suite 906, Rosemont, IL 60018-5603; Phone: 224-275-9130.

Entrance Requirements

All applicants must meet the following requirements:

  1. A bachelor’s degree in an area of life science, nursing, or chemistry from an accredited institution in the U.S. or equivalent training in a foreign country;
  2. Undergraduate work must include inorganic chemistry (4 hrs), organic chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, human anatomy, human physiology, and genetics are strongly recommended; 
  3. A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale for the last 60 hours of coursework. Emphasis will be placed on science courses;
  4. Submission of official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores taken no earlier than five years prior to application with a preferred minimum score of 153 in Verbal Reasoning, 150 in Qualitative Reasoning, and 3.5 in Analytical Writing, or successful passing of the CCRN exam(preferred);
  5. Current licensure as a registered nurse in the U.S.;
  6. A minimum of one year experience in an acute care setting is required.
  7. Current BLS, ACLS, PALS certification are required;
  8. A personal interview with a screening committee;
  9. The application deadline is June 30th. Interviews are scheduled within 3 months of the application deadline;
  10. Students are required to complete a criminal background check and a drug screen prior to beginning classes;
  11. Students will pay the current association fee to the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) for an associate membership during the initial semester of the program.
  12. A $1,000.00 confirmation deposit is required to hold a seat in the class once a student has accepted a cohort position. The fee is required to be paid to Missouri State University and is used as part of the first semester’s tuition.

Degree Requirements (Minimum of 119 hours) - BS -DNAP

ANE Courses (113 hours)
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
ANE 700 Informatics & Graduate Studies in Anesthesia 3 hrs
ANE 702 Clinical Conference I 1 hr
ANE 705 Clinical Conference II 1 hr
ANE 708 Clinical Conference III 1 hr
ANE 711 Clinical Conference IV 1 hr
ANE 714 Orientation to Clinical Anesthesia 1 hr
ANE 720 General Principles of Anesthesia 3 hrs
ANE 721 Equipment, Instrumentation, and Technology for Anesthesia 3 hrs
ANE 726 Introduction to Clinical Anesthesia 2 hrs
ANE 732 Anesthesia for Surgical Procedures and Special Populations I 5 hrs
ANE 734 Advanced Physical Assessment & Clinical Reasoning 5 hrs
ANE 735 Clinical Practicum 44 hrs
ANE 742 Organ Physiology 4 hrs
ANE 745 Anesthesia Pharmacology I 4 hrs
ANE 746 Anesthesia Pharmacology II 3 hrs
ANE 750 Anesthesia for Surgical Procedures and Special Populations II 5 hrs
ANE 754 Healthcare Ethics for Anesthesia Providers 3 hrs
ANE 800 Leadership for Evidence-Based Practice 3 hrs
ANE 803 Human Factors and Patient Safety in Healthcare 3 hrs
ANE 804 Business of Anesthesia 3 hrs
ANE 806 Professional Practice In Anesthesia 3 hrs
ANE 807 Anesthesia and Healthcare Policy 3 hrs
ANE 810 Health and Wellness in the Healthcare Setting 3 hrs
ANE 897 Research for Scholarly Project 3 hrs
ANE 898 Capstone Project Presentation 3 hrs

Non-ANE Courses (6 hours)

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
BMS 620 Medical Cell Biology 3 hrs
BMS 728 Human Neurophysiology and Anatomy 3 hrs

Research/Capstone Requirement (total 6 hours). Each student will complete a Capstone project. This project must be started in the ANE 897 class and completed in the ANE 898 class. Students are allowed to work in groups of 2, or maximum 3, if approved by the Program Director.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (MS - DNAP)

Students who have already completed the CRNA certification at the Master's level, can be admitted into the completion program, requiring 27 hours for completion. These hours may be completed via distance and may be completed on a part-time or full-time basis. Completion Program Additional Requirements: (a) Current Valid CRNA License; and (b) transcript from all completed college coursework.

Completion program – One Year Program (27 hours)
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
ANE 800 Leadership, Evidence Based Practice 3 hrs
ANE 803 Human Factors and Patient Safety in Healthcare 3 hrs
ANE 804 Business of Anesthesia 3 hrs
ANE 806 Professional Practice In Anesthesia 3 hrs
ANE 807 Anesthesia and Healthcare Policy 3 hrs
ANE 810 Health and Wellness in the Healthcare Setting 3 hrs
ANE 897 Research for Scholarly Project 3 hrs
ANE 898 Capstone Project Presentation 3 hrs
ANE 754 Healthcare Ethics for Anesthesia Providers 3 hrs
Completion program – Two Year Program (27 hours)

First Year

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
ANE 800 Leadership, Evidence Based Practice 3 hrs
ANE 803 Human Factors and Patient Safety in Healthcare 3 hrs
ANE 804 Business of Anesthesia 3 hrs
ANE 810 Health and Wellness in the Healthcare Setting 3 hrs
ANE 897 Research for Scholarly Project 3 hrs
ANE 754 Healthcare Ethics for Anesthesia Providers 3 hrs

Second Year

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
ANE 806 Professional Practice In Anesthesia 3 hrs
ANE 807 Anesthesia and Healthcare Policy 3 hrs
ANE 898 Capstone Project Presentation 3 hrs
Completion program – Three Year Program (27 hours)

First Year

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
ANE 800 Leadership, Evidence Based Practice 3 hrs
ANE 810 Health and Wellness in the Healthcare Setting 3 hrs
ANE 754 Healthcare Ethics for Anesthesia Providers 3 hrs

Second Year

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
ANE 803 Human Factors and Patient Safety in Healthcare 3 hrs
ANE 804 Business of Anesthesia 3 hrs
ANE 897 Research for Scholarly Project 3 hrs

Third Year

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
ANE 806 Professional Practice In Anesthesia 3 hrs
ANE 807 Anesthesia and Healthcare Policy 3 hrs
ANE 898 Capstone Project Presentation 3 hrs

Additional Requirements or limitations

  1. The candidate must maintain a minimum GPA of at least 3.00 each semester for the degree.
  2. All requirements must be satisfied within eight years.
  3. Six semester credit hours (or the equivalent in quarter hours) of credit may be transferred into the program from an accredited University Graduate Program, after approval by the Graduate College and Program Director).
  4. All coursework must be approved by the Program Director.
  5. The candidates must pass a written comprehensive examination.
  6. No more than 5 hours of C- or below grade is allowed during the program.
  7. Candidates who do not achieve the academic standards set forth by the program will be immediately dismissed.
  8. For MS to DNAP candidates, an $900 fee will be applied to each class.