The Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) DNP with nurse anesthesia specialization is recognized as an exemplary program in the specialty field and is one of an elite minority of nurse anesthesia programs that are housed in a school of medicine. The 3-year, 90 credit, full-time doctoral currciulum leads to conferral of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, and the specialty track holds a 10-year accreditation as granted by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. Our goal is to prepare graduates who are ready to seamlessly enter practice at the full scope of nurse anesthesia practice. Our instructional methods include distance learning for DNP and APRN core courses, with in-person or blended instruction for anesthesia specialty course content. Doctoral students will experience a well-integrated, front-loaded curriculum that progressibely builds on knowledge and clinical skills using simulation and clinical experiential learning. There are opportunities for global health experiences and clinical rotation customization. Come experience a program with faculty and staff who are dedicated to your wellness and success!
Highlights
- Graduates typically achieve total case numbers and clinical hours that exceed COA minimum requirements by 25%.
- Variety of clinical sites within and outside of North Carolina representing all anesthesia service delivery models.
- 24/7/365 access to dedicated simulation lab.
- Expert faculty who are national leaders in the specialty.
