Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia
Professional Doctorate
The Doctor of Nursing Practice-Nurse Anesthesia program equips students with the necessary skills to establish their careers as critical members of healthcare teams.
Program overview
Prepare to become a CRNA
Northeastern’s nursing anesthesia program provides the necessary skills and experience for students to develop careers in this highly specialized role in nursing. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration with other healthcare disciplines so that students refine their nursing practice within the full picture of medicine.
Students can participate in clinical practice opportunities across a variety of sectors of the healthcare system regionally or in the Boston area, including private, public, and community-based settings, community mental health centers, and outpatient clinics.
Students will be prepared to sit for the national certification examination for nurse anesthetists, administered by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists.
Northeastern’s nursing anesthesia program provides the necessary skills and experience for students to develop careers in this highly specialized role in nursing. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration with other healthcare disciplines so that students refine their nursing practice within the full picture of medicine.
Students can participate in clinical practice opportunities across a variety of sectors of the healthcare system regionally or in the Boston area, including private, public, and community-based settings, community mental health centers, and outpatient clinics.
Students will be prepared to sit for the national certification examination for nurse anesthetists, administered by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists.
The Baccalaureate, Master of Science, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at Northeastern University School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791The Doctor of Nursing Practice-Nurse Anesthesia Program has received full approval from the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Program and the International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists (IFNA).
Admissions
Apply to the program
A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and real-world professional experience in your area of interest. Apply to take your career to the next level.
A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and real-world professional experience in your area of interest. Apply to take your career to the next level.
Applications Open: January 1
Application Deadline: August 1
Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from a program accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE
Official transcript(s) of ALL college-level study
Up-to-date resumé
Undergraduate grade-point average of 3.000 (B) - 3.2 recommended
Science grade-point average of 3.000 (B)
Graduate level Chemistry/Physics course taken within 3 years highly recommended
Graduate Statistics grade-point average of 3.000 (B) completed within two years of application. Must be completed prior to matriculation. The course can be a basic graduate level statistics course. Content should include:
Descriptive statistics (measures of central tendency and variability o Use of a computer software for statistical functions (could be MS excel; Stata etc)
Role of normal distributions
Hypothesis testing
Inferential statistical methods
Data analysis (simple)
Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores from within the last five years:
Combined Quantitative and Verbal – 300
Analytical Writing – 3.5
Scores must be submitted via Northeastern’s NursingCAS code: 2734
3 letters of recommendation
Personal goal statement
Current unrestricted license to practice nursing in the United States
At least one year of current intensive care nursing experience (if Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Level III/IV only)
Shadow a CRNA
CCRN including Score Report
Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Preferred Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Virtual interview with faculty
The Program reviews applications on a holistic basis, taking all submitted materials into consideration and in context to the overall application and application materials. Applicant interviews and the admissions decisions are made at the discretion of the Nurse Anesthesia Program Admissions Committee.
Program objectives
Prepare for success
Prepare to thrive as a nurse anesthetist in any environment-a planned procedure or emergency, a small local hospital or a regional center, a rural or urban setting, and more.
The program prepares students to sit for the national certification examination for nurse anesthetists, administered by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists.
Clinical practica are available in a variety of healthcare settings regionally or in the Boston area, including private, public, and community-based settings, community mental health centers, and outpatient clinics.
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Cost of attendance
Tuition and financial aid
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$149,842Tuition in USD
Estimated Total Tuition
This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2025-2026 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. Select programs at select campuses offer additional scholarships of up to 25% off the listed price for domestic students studying on campus. For more detailed information, please visit Student Financial Services.
For students interested in pursuing financial assistance or educational loans, additional educational costs, known as Cost of Attendance (COA) components, can be included in the calculation of aid and loan eligibility. Components may include food, housing, books, course materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, personal expenses, and the cost of obtaining a first professional licensure. You can find comprehensive details on the Student Financial Services website. Please keep in mind that COA can vary significantly depending on academic program, enrollment intensity, and individual circumstances.
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