The Nurse Anesthesia DNAP program fosters expertise in the art and science of anesthesia,
and prepares students for practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
Clinical experience is an essential component of the program and is fulfilled through
partnerships with private-practice and university-based clinical facilities. By the
time students graduate, they have obtained real-world clinical experiences at these
institutions in a broad range of general, regional and monitored anesthesia care to
adults and children. With so many advances in the medical arena, from cell biology,
biochemistry and biotechnology, to genetics, forensics and surgery technology, the
St. Louis region is in the heart of the rapidly developing BioBelt corridor and provides
top career options for Nurse Anesthesia graduates.
Application Deadline
Applicants for the 2023 program must submit their application by Sept. 1, 2022. Program interviews will be scheduled for late October/early November 2022.
The application deadline to join the program in 2024 is June 1, 2023 with subsequent interviews to be scheduled for August 2023.
Gary D. Clark Endowed Scholarship for Nurse Anesthesia Recipient
“By being a patient advocate and safety gatekeeper, I can make sure my patients are
safe and receive the best quality care as I have received the best education needed
to ensure this.”
Kristen Essary
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice, ‘23
Webster's Distinctive Nurse Anesthesia Program
Webster’s Nurse Anesthesia students consistently hold a 91% pass rate for first-time
CRNA board exams and a 100% overall pass rate.
Program fees cover out-of-town clinical housing, the SEE and NCE exams, annual liability
insurance, attendance at one annual AANA Congress and many other supplies and requirements
throughout the program.
The DNAP program is fully accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia
Educational Programs (COA).
Students gain valuable scholarly experience by completing, defending, and publishing
a research project.
The program offers more than 20 clinical sites with clinical rotations, including
dedicated rotations in cardiovascular, pediatrics, and obstetrics.
Highly-Trained Faculty
Full-time faculty hold doctoral degrees and are specialists in their content areas.
They share a passion for education and a commitment to learning.
Hands-On Expertise
Nurse Anesthetist faculty members maintain active clinical practices, reinforcing
their hands-on expertise with cutting-edge advancements in the field of anesthesia.
Webster's Nurse Anesthesia program details
Education
Bachelor's degree in nursing or a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing program from
a fully accredited college plus a nursing degree. The Webster University Nurse Anesthesia
program does not accept any transfer credits.
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for undergraduate studies or evidence of outstanding
post-graduation academic achievement.
Prerequisite Courses: Organic chemistry, 3 credit hrs. OR Biochemistry, 3 credit hrs.
and Physics, 3 credit hrs., taken within the last 5 years. Labs are not required with
these courses. All prerequisite courses should be completed, with grades received,
prior to the application deadline.
Professional/Experience
Current unencumbered United States (or territories, or protectorates) RN and/or APRN
license. Out-of-state applicants must obtain a Missouri and Illinois Nursing license
once admitted into the program. If your current licensure is from a compact state
a Missouri license is not required.
A minimum of one year of experience in an acute care setting as a professional registered
nurse (two years preferred in an adult ICU setting).
Proof of Current ACLS, BLS & PALS certifications and CCRN score sheet.
Personal
A personal interview
Applicants offered an interview must submit a criminal background check prior to the
interview.
Accepted applicants must provide a clean drug screen prior to starting the program.
Submit the following required documents:
A completed application may be submitted at webster.edu/apply.
A non-refundable application fee.
Official transcripts from all universities, colleges, and professional schools. The
Webster University Nurse Anesthesia program does not accept any transfer credits.
A one-page cover letter explaining why you have chosen to pursue the nurse anesthesia
field, including any relevant information you would like the Admissions Committee
to consider regarding your qualifications as an applicant.
A syllabus and/or course description for prerequisite coursework taken through an
online program.
Any additional supporting information you wish to include, such as copies of certifications,
awards, honors, and/or publications within the past 2 years.
A copy of your green card if you are a U.S. permanent resident.
Required Science Courses
CHEM 7500 Biochemistry (3 hours)
PHYS 7500 Physics for Anesthesia (2 hours)
BIOL 7200 Advanced Anatomy and Physiology I (3 hours)
BIOL 7201 Advanced Anatomy and Physiology I lab (1 hour)
BIOL 8000 Advanced Anatomy and Physiology II (3 hours)
BIOL 8001 Advanced Anatomy and Physiology II lab (1 hour)
BIOL 8100 Advanced Anatomy and Physiology III (3 hours)
BIOL 8101 Advanced Anatomy and Physiology III lab (1 hour)
DNAP 7510 Biostatistics for Nurse Anesthesia (3 hours)
BIOL 7600 Cell Biology (3 hours)
BIOL 7700 Genetics (1 hour)
DNAP 8700 Pharmacogenomics (2 hours)
BIOL 8150 Immunology (3 hours)
DNAP 6400 Population Health and Epidemiology (2 hours)
BIOL 7800 Microbiology (3 hours)
BIOL 8400 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 hours)
DNAP 7900 Pharmacology I (3 hours)
DNAP 8000 Advanced Pharmacology II (3 hours)
DNAP 8010 Advanced Pharmacology III (3 hours)
DNAP 8020 Advanced Pharmacology IV (3 hours)
Required Nurse Anesthesia Courses
DNAP 7000 Advanced Health Assessment (4 hours)
DNAP 7100 Introduction to Anesthesia (3 hours)
DNAP 7200 Basics of Anesthesia (3 hours)
DNAP 7300 Principles of Anesthesia I (3 hours)
DNAP 7400 Principles of Anesthesia II (3 hours)
DNAP 8100 Anesthesia Concepts I (3 hours)
DNAP 8200 Anesthesia Concepts II (3 hours)
DNAP 8300 Anesthesia Concepts III (3 hours)
DNAP 8400 Anesthesia Concepts IV (3 hours)
DNAP 8410 Anesthesia and Coexisting Diseases (3 hours)
DNAP 8500 Current Topics in Anesthesia I (1 hour)
DNAP 8510 Current Topics in Anesthesia II (1 hour)
DNAP 8520 Current Topics in Anesthesia III (1 hour)
DNAP 8530 Current Topics in Anesthesia IV (1 hour)
DNAP 7500 Translational Research (2 hours)
HLTH 5000 Organization and Management in Health Administration (3 hours)
HLTH 5050 Financial Management in Health Administration (3 hours)
DNAP 8240 Health Care Policy Analysis and Advocacy (3 hours)
DNAP 8430 Health Administration Law and Ethics (3 hours)
DNAP 8440 Advanced Practice Nurse Role in Leadership and Health Care (3 hours)
DNAP 8230 Politics and Economics of Health Care (3 hours)
*Prospective students should direct all initial program inquiries to the Program Admissions
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Students in the nurse anesthesia program benefit from highly knowledgeable science
and anesthesia faculty who are specialists in their content areas. They share a passion
for education and a commitment to learning and teaching in smaller class sizes. Basic
science courses are taught by doctoral-educated full-time and adjunct faculty who
are specialists in that content area.
Alumni Success and Job Outlook
Webster Nurse Anesthesia graduates all pass the CRNA exam, with an average 94% passing
the first time. Within 6 months of graduation, 100% of Webster DNAP students are employed.
Jobs for nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners is projected
to grow 45% through 2030. As of May 2021, the median annual wage for nurse anesthetists,
nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners was $123,780 (U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics).
Jobs for nurse anesthetists is projected to grow 5% through 2030. As of May 2021,
the median annual wage for nurse anesthetists was $202,470 (U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics).
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