Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice

The Quality Education You Deserve - Online and In Person

Earn your DNAP at Midwestern University! Not only does our program offer flexibility and access to professors who are experts in their field, but it also provides the opportunity for students to gain high-quality clinical experiences at state-of-the-art hospitals, surgery centers and more.

DNAP 36-Month Program Schedule

• Phase One (9 Months): Take classes online
• Phase Two (12 Months): Take classes in person
• Phase Three (15 Months): Participate in clinicals

• Strengthen your professional and leadership skills
• Take classes in patient safety, ethics and informatics, and more
• Complete a scholarly project, which will help you apply the knowledge you've learned to a real world setting

Learn about Midwestern and the Top 5 Reasons to Choose MWU for Your DNAP Degree 

Midwestern University Nurse Anesthesia Entry Into Practice Application

Quick Facts & Stats

• The need for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) is growing. There will be a 38% increase in positions over the next ten years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• With a DNAP, your salary could range from $150,000 to $250,000 per year (AANA Compensation Benefits Survey, 2019)
• CRNAs have been around for more than 150 years! There are records of nurse anesthetists providing care to soldiers during the Civil War.

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