Nurse Anesthesia D.N.P.

Nurse Anesthetist Outcomes

You will demonstrate the ability to:

• Integrate nursing science with knowledge of ethics, biophysical, psychosocial, analytical and organizational science as a basis for practice and inquiry.
• Lead systems level quality improvement and safety initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
• Evaluate evidence-based processes that address practice patterns and healthcare organizations in order to promote safe, equitable, and patient-centered care.
• Apply relevant evidence-based findings to develop practice guidelines that improve population health, the practice environment and promote safe, equitable and patient-centered care.
• Integrate technology and information systems with advanced nursing practice to improve patient care and outcomes.
• Demonstrate expertise in the analysis, formulation, and implementation process of healthcare policy.
• Collaborate effectively as a member and leader of interprofessional teams.
• Employ clinical prevention and health promotion strategies to improve population health with an emphasis on rural, diverse and vulnerable populations.
• Demonstrate advanced levels of nursing practice, clinical judgment and accountability to deliver optimal patient care with an emphasis on rural communities.

Program Objectives

In addition to the D.N.P. outcomes, Nurse Anesthesia Program graduates will demonstrate the ability to:

• Formulate an individualized, physiologically sound, evidence based and culturally competent anesthesia plan of care for patients from diverse populations across the lifespan, while taking into account the surgical procedures and comorbid conditions.
• Implement a formulated anesthesia plan of care in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner to ensure the best possible patient outcome.
• Analyze physiologic responses to the anesthetic and implement scientifically sound interventions.
• Evaluate nurse anesthesia care to positively impact patient outcomes, reduce complications, and improve the safety and quality of nurse anesthesia care.
• Demonstrate the highest legal, ethical, and practice standards for nurse anesthesia while accepting responsibility and accountability for one’s own actions as a healthcare professional.
• Demonstrate personal and professional excellence by working to advance the profession of nurse anesthesia and recognizing the importance of remaining a life-long learner.

Subject to Change

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and mandatory university fees for graduate students may be found at UND One Stop.

Financial Assistance

Nurse Anesthesia Traineeships may be available to full-time Nurse Anesthesia students during their program. This traineeship is funded by the Health Resource and Service Administration (HRSA) of the federal government.

Textbooks

Students will be required to purchase textbooks for the Nurse Anesthesia Program. The average cost of these textbooks is approximately $1500.

AANA Student Associate Membership

Students are required to become an associate member of the AANA (American Association of Nurse Anesthetists). The current cost for membership is $100 and includes a subscription to the AANA Journal and AANA News Bulletin. Costs are subject to change.

Certification Examination

Program graduates are required to write a Certification Examination administered by the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists. This exam is required for all graduates to enter practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, regardless of which nurse anesthesia program you attend. The current exam cost is $995 and is subject to change.

Anesthesia Review Courses

The UND Nurse Anesthesia Program provides a review course as part of the curriculum to help students prepare for the Certification examination. Often students will attend an additional review course that is not associated with the University of North Dakota. All expenses incurred for additional review courses are optional and at the expense of the student.

Certification Exam Review Software

Students will be required to purchase the Prodigy Anesthesia certification examination review software. This software will be utilized throughout the nurse anesthesia program. The regular price for this software is $449.99, but often is less due to group discounts offered by the company. This cost is subject to change.

Precordial Stethoscope

Students will be required to pay for a precordial stethoscope that will be utilized during the program. The current cost for the stethoscope is $75. This cost is subject to change.

Professional R.N. Licensure

Students are required to obtain and maintain current R.N. licensure. Costs may vary by state. The student is responsible for these costs.

Health Insurance

Students are required to maintain and provide proof of health insurance coverage. The student is responsible for these costs.

Educational Meetings

Students are required to attend one state anesthesia meeting per year. Financial support may be available to students from the North Dakota Association of Nurse Anesthetists as well as from the University Nurse Anesthesia program. Additional expenses may be incurred by students.

Clinical Rotation Expenses

Students will rotate to 5-6 clinical affiliate sites for the clinical component of their education. Relocation expenses, living expenses, and travel expenses will be incurred by the student. Students often share information regarding housing opportunities at these various sites. A few sites offer discounted housing or meal rates.

Clinical Data Tracking System

A web-based clinical case tracking system is utilized for case entry, evaluations, and care plans. Students are responsible for a $100 one-time fee to utilize this system for the entirety of the program.

Post-Baccalaureate D.N.P. Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of all course work with GPA of at least 3.0.
2. Satisfactory completion of all designated clinical hours.
3. Satisfactory completion of a D.N.P. project.
4. Satisfactory completion of the D.N.P. project paper.
5. Satisfactory completion of an on‐campus oral presentation and defense of the D.N.P. project.
6. Compose an abstract/manuscript for presentation and/or publication.

In addition, students in the Nurse Anesthesia Program must:

1. Provide forwarding contact information to the program.
2. Complete the program exit interview.
3. Complete all required program and clinical evaluations.
4. Submit all care plans and daily clinical evaluations
5. Possess current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.
6. Possess a current and unencumbered RN license.
7. Submit final clinical case record totals, which show completion of all requirements for the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
8. Complete and submit the NBCRNA National Certification Examination application.