Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia

The UNCG School of Nursing offers a Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Anesthesia nurse concentration that prepares students to become certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) who provide high-quality, safe anesthesia care to patients across the lifespan in a wide variety of clinical settings.

Why Choose UNCG’s Nurse Anesthesia DNP Program?

The UNCG nurse anesthesia concentration is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs and by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The program prepares graduates for the national board certification exam administered by the to become a CRNA. Students have achieved a high first-time pass rate on the National Certification Exam, with a 100% success rate in 2025. The program also offers state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, and simulation spaces, including a full simulation operating room.

• The UNCG nurse anesthesia concentration is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. 
• The School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Prepares graduates for the national board certification exam administered by the National Board on Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) to become a CRNA. 
• High first-time pass for students taking the National Certification Exam: 100% in 2025.
• State-of-the-art classroom, laboratory, and simulation spaces, including a full simulation operating room.
• Course delivery includes on-site campus classes, laboratories, and online classes.

The NURSE ANESTHESIA Student Experience

The program features small classes taught by nationally recognized faculty, ensuring personalized attention and mentorship throughout the course of study. 36-month plan of study that prepares students to take the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) exam. Specialty anesthesia rotations include complex cardiovascular, neurological, obstetrical, pediatric, and regional anesthesia surgical cases. These rotations prepare students to practice in a wide range of specialties and administer anesthesia to all age groups and special populations

• Small classes taught by nationally recognized faculty with faculty support and mentorship.
• Clinical rotations for students are arranged by program faculty to provide experience in a wide variety of surgical anesthesia cases.
• 36-month plan of study that prepares students to take the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) exam.
• Clinical experiences are designed to support the delivery of anesthesia to a wide variety of patients. 
• Essential leadership skills learned in the program enable graduates to actively participate in healthcare management.
• The classes are held in the Union Square Campus building, a state-of-the-art nursing education building outfitted with technology classrooms, labs, simulation space, and an Operating Room (OR) suite. Additional amenities include easy-access parking, student lockers, a student lounge with refrigerators and microwaves, and student study areas

Nurse Anesthesia Careers

• UNCG graduates have a 100% employment rate six months after graduation.
• Graduates of the program develop advanced clinical skills that optimize health outcomes through high-quality anesthesia care.
• They are equipped to take on leadership roles in anesthesia nursing practice. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) positions offer significant employment opportunities in hospitals, clinics, and ambulatory surgery centers.
• Graduates serve as preceptors for students. 

Frequently Asked Questions About the Nurse Anesthesia DNP