Doctor of Nursing Anesthesia Practice at Virginia Commonwealth UniversityThe Virginia Commonwealth University’s Anesthesia Program was ranked #1 in 2011.
Doctor of Nursing Anesthesia at Virginia Commonwealth University CRNA SchoolVirginia Commonwealth UniversitySchool of Allied Health Professions Department of Nurse Anesthesia On the Medical College of Virginia Campus P.O. Box 980226 Richmond, VA 23298 Contact Information Curriculum and capstone project questions: Quick FactsCRNA Degree (s) offeredMaster of Science in Nurse Anesthesia, Combined MSNA and DNAP Program, Post-master’s clinical doctorate - DNAP. Through the School of Allied Health Professions, the Department also offers a unique distance learning Ph.D. program of study in Health Related Sciences for nurse anesthetists.” *The DNAP is a practice focused degree, whereas the Ph.D. is a research focused degree. Program Length Credit Hours Starting Month(s) Application Deadline Cost of Out of State Tuition: $24,606 Class Size CRNA Training“The DNAP prepares CRNAs to assume leadership positions in education, management, and patient care by offering a curriculum concentrating on patient safety and human factors, quality assessment and improvement, health care systems and organizations, leadership, best evidence for practice, and adult education” (VCU website).The curriculum includes 9 credits of course work from the PhD in Health Related Sciences (HRS) Program and 24 credits in nurse anesthesia, including a 6-credit practicum and 6-credit capstone project. The clinical practicum includes 100 hours of practice per credit hour (3,300 total hours) which you can complete in your place of employment. You will build a professional portfolio which will include written case studies of clinical experiences that have significance for nurse anesthesia practice. Your capstone project will be on a topic of interest relevant to clinical practice, education or leadership and will be your final work as part of the DNAP. Because the program was designed for working CRNA’s, your courses will be both on and off campus. At the beginning and end of each semester, you will have on-campus classes including lectures, seminars, discussions and assigned readings. Your off-campus work will involve computer conferencing, discussion boards and pod-casts, in addition to reading assignments, projects and exercises. Program RequirementsDoctor of Nursing VCU Program Requirements
CRNA School Performance CRNA School Rankings - U.S. News & World Report (2011) *Please note: CRNA rankings are bias and subjective. Read disclaimer about how CRNA rankings are created.* Accredited CRNA Programs are reviewed regularly. CRNA Salaries An average nurse anesthetist salary in Virginia An average annual nurse anesthetist salary in the US is $163,467 (according to a 2008 study)
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