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    Application cycle opens June 1st and closes August 31st for the following summer cohort.
    • In person interviews are held in late October.
    • New cohorts begin in May of each year

    **Please note: The GRE is no longer required for application or admission to the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Program at Newman University**

    Virtual Information Sessions

    Virtual information sessions take place throughout the year. Would you like to have the opportunity to ask questions and receive additional information regarding the program? Registration is required and sessions will be offered on the following dates:

    The Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice is a comprehensive 36-month course of study that prepares registered nurses to become Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs).

    This program includes a didactic portion conducted at Newman University and a clinical anesthesia component carried out at local and regional hospitals. The first year is primarily didactic, allowing the student to acquire the skills necessary for the safe administration of anesthesia. During the second year, the student continues didactic instruction and an introduction to the practice of clinical anesthesia under the supervision of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and physician anesthesiologists. As the student progresses through the program, didactic instruction lessens while clinical time and case complexity increases. Second year students explore professional leadership issues, and assume greater responsibility in the hospital through increased call and leadership. Third year students will continue clinical practicums including specialty rotations, prepare for the Self-Evaluation Examination (SEE), and the National Certifying Exam (NCE), and shall successfully complete the doctoral scholarly work.

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    Accreditation Statement

    The Nurse Anesthesia program at Newman University is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs and the Higher Leaning Commission. The COA is a specialized accreditation body recognized by the Council on Post-Secondary Education and the United States Department of Education. The Nurse Anesthesia program is approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing.

    Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)
    10275 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 906, Rosemont, IL 60018-5603
    Phone: 224-275-9130
    https://www.coacrna.org

    Professional License Disclosure

    For students considering an academic program, whether online or campus based as a pathway to professional credential in any field:

    Newman University recommends that you contact the appropriate state credentialing board in the state in which you reside or wish to be employed, prior to beginning a course of study to determine whether the program you are considering will meet that state’s credentialing requirements. We cannot confirm whether the Newman University program meets requirements for professional credentialing in states outside of Kansas.

    Disclaimers

    Admission to the nurse anesthesia program is highly competitive. Successfully meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview or acceptance to the program. Newman University reserves the right to change policy, procedures, fees, and admissions criteria without prior notification. These changes shall be made to reflect the needs of the University, faculty, students, clinical sites, and affiliated institutions.

    Non-Discrimination

    This program will not discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any factor protected by law. Because of the nature and intensity of the work, students requesting reasonable accommodations will be assessed on an individual basis in relation to their ability to meet the technical requirements of the program.

    Program Goals

    1. Academic:  Obtain an advanced body of specialized knowledge necessary to integrate didactic information and clinical data and formulate a comprehensive individualized care plan.
    2. Clinical:  Demonstrate ability to plan and administer a safe and physiologic anesthetic based on knowledge and synthesis of anesthetic principles and basic science study.
    3. Research:  Demonstrate an appreciation for the role, nature, and conduct of research modalities and their application to practice and professional growth.
    4. Professionalism:  Integrate ethical, legal, and cultural considerations with personal and professional value systems in nurse anesthesia.

    Outcomes

    Newman University's Nurse Anesthesia Program measures first time pass rate, six month employment rate and attrition as a means to evaluate program success. Over the last five years the program has demonstrated excellence in attrition as well as performing at or above the national average in 6-month employment:

    Class ofGraduates1st Time Pass Rate6 Month Employment RateAttrition Rate
    2023 20 90%  100% 0%
    2022 20 80%  95% 0%
    2021 20 75% 95% 0%
    2020 19 84.2% 100% 9.5%
    2019 21 90% 100% 0%
    2018 23 75% 95% 0%
  • Program Talking Points:
    Icon of a Target Newman University’s Nurse Anesthesia program is one of only two in the state of Kansas.
    Icon of a city Competitive hourly credit at $1,236 / credit hour. See tuition & fees
    Icon of a chartboard Hands-on use of industry-leading technology and equipment to gain the experience needed in the field.

The Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program at Newman University has been designed for the baccalaureate-prepared registered nurse who wishes to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

The program offers both didactic and clinical education to enable the student to acquire the knowledge, skills, and competence necessary to assume an advanced practice role.

Icon of a Target Newman University’s Nurse Anesthesia program is one of only two in the state of Kansas.
Icon of a city Competitive hourly credit at $1,236 / credit hour. See tuition & fees
Icon of a chartboard Hands-on use of industry-leading technology and equipment to gain the experience needed in the field.

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Application cycle opens June 1st and closes August 31st for the following summer cohort.
  • In person interviews are held in late October.
  • New cohorts begin in May of each year

**Please note: The GRE is no longer required for application or admission to the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Program at Newman University**

Virtual Information Sessions

Virtual information sessions take place throughout the year. Would you like to have the opportunity to ask questions and receive additional information regarding the program? Registration is required and sessions will be offered on the following dates:

The Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice is a comprehensive 36-month course of study that prepares registered nurses to become Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs).

This program includes a didactic portion conducted at Newman University and a clinical anesthesia component carried out at local and regional hospitals. The first year is primarily didactic, allowing the student to acquire the skills necessary for the safe administration of anesthesia. During the second year, the student continues didactic instruction and an introduction to the practice of clinical anesthesia under the supervision of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and physician anesthesiologists. As the student progresses through the program, didactic instruction lessens while clinical time and case complexity increases. Second year students explore professional leadership issues, and assume greater responsibility in the hospital through increased call and leadership. Third year students will continue clinical practicums including specialty rotations, prepare for the Self-Evaluation Examination (SEE), and the National Certifying Exam (NCE), and shall successfully complete the doctoral scholarly work.

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Lucas and Blake Rawls

Twins Lucas and Blake Rawls, who both earned DNAP degrees, described graduation as a "crazy experience" after 24 years of continuous education. Before earning their doctoral degrees from Newman, Blake worked in the trauma intensive care unit at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health, while Lucas worked in the cardiac center at the same hospital.

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Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia, Lucas and Blake Rawls

Elise Lake

"As a anesthetist, you're a patient is placing their life in your hands. They're in their most vulnerable state and you're responsible for protecting them and ensuring that they're going to come out of their anesthetic the way they went into it. And I just think that's a great privilege and a great honor."

Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia, Elise Lake

Accreditation Statement

The Nurse Anesthesia program at Newman University is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs and the Higher Leaning Commission. The COA is a specialized accreditation body recognized by the Council on Post-Secondary Education and the United States Department of Education. The Nurse Anesthesia program is approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing.

Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)
10275 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 906, Rosemont, IL 60018-5603
Phone: 224-275-9130
https://www.coacrna.org

Professional License Disclosure

For students considering an academic program, whether online or campus based as a pathway to professional credential in any field:

Newman University recommends that you contact the appropriate state credentialing board in the state in which you reside or wish to be employed, prior to beginning a course of study to determine whether the program you are considering will meet that state’s credentialing requirements. We cannot confirm whether the Newman University program meets requirements for professional credentialing in states outside of Kansas.

Disclaimers

Admission to the nurse anesthesia program is highly competitive. Successfully meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview or acceptance to the program. Newman University reserves the right to change policy, procedures, fees, and admissions criteria without prior notification. These changes shall be made to reflect the needs of the University, faculty, students, clinical sites, and affiliated institutions.

Non-Discrimination

This program will not discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any factor protected by law. Because of the nature and intensity of the work, students requesting reasonable accommodations will be assessed on an individual basis in relation to their ability to meet the technical requirements of the program.

Program Goals

  1. Academic:  Obtain an advanced body of specialized knowledge necessary to integrate didactic information and clinical data and formulate a comprehensive individualized care plan.
  2. Clinical:  Demonstrate ability to plan and administer a safe and physiologic anesthetic based on knowledge and synthesis of anesthetic principles and basic science study.
  3. Research:  Demonstrate an appreciation for the role, nature, and conduct of research modalities and their application to practice and professional growth.
  4. Professionalism:  Integrate ethical, legal, and cultural considerations with personal and professional value systems in nurse anesthesia.

Outcomes

Newman University's Nurse Anesthesia Program measures first time pass rate, six month employment rate and attrition as a means to evaluate program success. Over the last five years the program has demonstrated excellence in attrition as well as performing at or above the national average in 6-month employment:

Class ofGraduates1st Time Pass Rate6 Month Employment RateAttrition Rate
2023 20 90%  100% 0%
2022 20 80%  95% 0%
2021 20 75% 95% 0%
2020 19 84.2% 100% 9.5%
2019 21 90% 100% 0%
2018 23 75% 95% 0%

  • About Our Faculty

    Nurse Anesthesia Department

    Our faculty and staff have the knowledge and experience to help you prepare for a career in Nurse Anesthesia. If you need clarification on a class assignment or advice on how to approach your future, you can feel confident that our faculty is available and ready to help.
  • Lucas and Blake Rawls

    Twins Lucas and Blake Rawls, who both earned DNAP degrees, described graduation as a "crazy experience" after 24 years of continuous education. Before earning their doctoral degrees from Newman, Blake worked in the trauma intensive care unit at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health, while Lucas worked in the cardiac center at the same hospital.

    Read Article

    Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia, Lucas and Blake Rawls

    Elise Lake

    "As a anesthetist, you're a patient is placing their life in your hands. They're in their most vulnerable state and you're responsible for protecting them and ensuring that they're going to come out of their anesthetic the way they went into it. And I just think that's a great privilege and a great honor."

    Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia, Elise Lake

About Our Faculty

Nurse Anesthesia Department

Our faculty and staff have the knowledge and experience to help you prepare for a career in Nurse Anesthesia. If you need clarification on a class assignment or advice on how to approach your future, you can feel confident that our faculty is available and ready to help.

Kimyatta Brent
Assistant Professor and Director of DNAP Program
School of Healthcare Professions
316-942-4291 ext. 2184
Office: EH239
|Nurse Anesthesia|Healthcare Science
Ashley Craig
Associate Clinical Director DNAP (Oklahoma)
School of Healthcare Professions
316-942-4291 ext. TBD
Office: Oklahoma Office
|Nurse Anesthesia|Healthcare Science
Christi Hays
Administrative Assistant
School of Healthcare Professions
316-942-4291 ext. 2286
Office: EH243
|Nurse Anesthesia|Healthcare Science
Hazel Leslie
Lead Clinical Director DNAP (Kansas)
School of Healthcare Professions
316-942-4291 ext. 2272
Office: EH238
|Nurse Anesthesia|Healthcare Science
Thomas Watson
Assistant Program Director and Interim Clinical Director
School of Healthcare Professions
316-942-4291 ext. 2347
Office: EH240
|Nurse Anesthesia|Healthcare Science