Nurse Anesthetist DNP

Provide critical care during a patient's most critical moments

Providing patients a comfortable and pain-free experience during one of the most critical times in their health care experience is crucial. As one of only two DNP nurse anesthesia programs in Wisconsin, we ensure our students are equipped in a variety of regional and general anesthesia techniques for every setting in which anesthesia is delivered to patients.

As a student at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, you'll graduate as an expert clinician who understands the complexities of health care, including patient safety, advanced diagnostics and treatments, information technology, business management and health care finance. 

Program Overview

Post-BSN DNP

Credits 91
Tuition Cost

Tuition Cost Per Credit: $1,360.00
Other costs exist, see here.

Program Duration 3 years, full-time only
Application Opens: September 1
Deadline: January 15
Interviews: Applicants selected will interview mid-February-March
Cohort Model Fall start; 14 students admitted each year
Work Requirements (in order to apply) Minimum of one, preferably two years of full-time work experience (or its part-time equivalent) not including orientation as a registered nurse in a critical care setting in the United States by the application deadline.

All clinical rotations are within the state of Wisconsin. Students will meet the College of Nursing  and the graduate standards on pages 17-20 as specified by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) at program completion.


 


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This program must be completed on a full-time basis.

Year One

Fall- 16 Credits

Applied Statistics (hybrid course)

Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice(online course)

Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan

Scientific Foundations of Nurse Anesthesia Practice

Simulation Lab

Nurse Anesthesia Physiology (hybrid course)

 

Spring- 16 Credits

Research & Evidence as a Foundation for Nursing (online course)

Pathophysiological Concepts for Advanced Nursing Practice (hybrid course)

Nurse Anesthesia Neurobiology (hybrid course)

Nurse Anesthesia Basic Principles

Simulation Lab

Nurse Anesthesia Pharmacology

 

Summer- 13 Credits

Theoretical Foundations of Nursing (online course)

Ethics, Policy and Health Care Advocacy (hybrid course)

Nurse Anesthesia Advanced Principles I

Simulation Lab

Professional Issues in Nurse Anesthesia DNP Practice

Nurse Anesthesia Clinical I 

Year Two

 

Fall- 14 Credits

Quality and Patient Safety in Health Care (online course)

Epidemiology (online course)

Nurse Anesthesia Advanced Principles II

Nurse Anesthesia Clinical II 

Healthcare Informatics, Technology and Prof Issues (online course)

Spring- 7 Credits

Translational Research (hybrid course)

Nurse Anesthesia Residency 

Summer- 7 Credits

Organizational and Systems Leadership (online course)

Nurse Anesthesia Residency II 

Year Three

Fall- 7 Credits

Capstone I (hybrid course)

Nurse Anesthesia Residency III 

Spring- 7 Credits

Capstone II (hybrid course)

Nurse Anesthesia Specialty Immersion I 

Summer- 4 Credits

Nurse Anesthesia Specialty Immersion II 

Student Program Enrollment and Outcomes

Information regarding number of applications received and students admitted, average nursing and science GPA’s, and average years of ICU experience for each admission cohort and attrition, NCE pass rate for first time/within 60 days/overall, and employment within 6 months of program completion for each graduation cohort are available.

The nurse anesthesia educational program annually updates these tables of information.


Year of Admission

Number Applications Received

Number of Students Admitted

Average Nursing GPA

Average Science GPA

Average Years of ICU experience

2018

116

10

3.61

3.49

2.2

2019

107

10

3.64

3.62

3

2020

137

10

3.69

3.61

1.9

2021

*118

10

3.47

3.46

3.4

2022

86

14

3.67

3.55

3.3

2023

88

14

3.76

3.66

3.39

2024

135

14

3.76

3.69

3.96

*Beginning with the 2021 application, the Nurse Anesthesia educational program transitioned from the Nursing CAS application system to the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Graduate School application system only.

Graduation Year Cohort

Attrition

NCE Pass Rate 1st Attempt

NCE Pass Rate within 60 days of Program Completion

NCE Pass Rate Overall

Employment within 6 months  of program completion

2021

0

60%

100%

100%

100%

2022

0

70%

80%

100%

100%

2023

0

100%

100%

100%

100%

2024

0

NA

NA

NA

NA

2025

1

NA

NA

NA

NA

2026

0

NA

NA

NA

NA

2027

0

NA

NA

NA

NA

Updated 10/17/2024

 

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Application Deadline: January 15

Apply and submit all application requirements  

  • Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges or universities must reflect undergraduate courses in health assessment, nursing research and statistics (including inferential analysis). Undergraduate statistics must be completed within five years of program start date. If the time of five years has been exceeded, as applicant may complete an approved statistics course to update. Please contact the program to confirm the statistics course of interest is approved for content.
  • Three completed recommendation forms prepared by previous or present employers and teachers familiar with graduate education in nursing; at least one must come from the critical care area.
  • Responses to the both of the following essay questions (max 250 words)
    • Discuss your interests, life experiences, or goals associated with your decision to pursue the nurse anesthesia specialty practice
    •  Describe how you plan to contribute to both your personal and the cohort's success within the program.
  • Response to one of the following essay questions (max 250 words)
    • Describe one or more quality improvement projects that you have participated in within your clinical practice.
    • Describe your approach to leadership.
    • Describe any positive or negative influencing factors that may have impacted your prior academic performance.
  • International applicants only: TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.
  • Virtual synchronous, personal interview (invitation only) with the Nurse Anesthesia Admissions Committee. Applicants who are invited for an interview will be notified by email.
  • All applicants must be registered in the United States as a professional nurse. Graduates of nursing schools in foreign countries must successfully complete the certification program administered by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools and must be licensed in Wisconsin.
  • A minimum of one year, preferably two years, of full-time work experience (or its part-time equivalent) not including orientation  as a registered nurse in a critical care setting within the United States, its territories or a U.S. military hospital outside of the United States by the application deadline.  Applicants must have developed as an independent decision maker capable of using and interpreting advanced monitoring techniques based on knowledge of physiological and pharmacological principles.

*A critical care setting is defined as one where, on a routine basis, the registered nurse manages one or more of the following: invasive hemodynamic monitors (e.g., pulmonary artery, central venous pressure, and arterial catheters), cardiac assist devices, mechanical ventilation and vasoactive infusions. Examples of critical care settings may include, but are not limited to: surgical intensive care, cardiothoracic intensive care, coronary intensive care, medical intensive care, pediatric intensive care and neonatal intensive care. Experiences in other areas may be considered provided the applicant can demonstrate competence with the above identified skills (i.e., invasive monitoring, etc.).

  • Current certification in BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association are required at admission and must be maintained during the program. Preferred at the time of application submission.
  • GRE not required.

Applicants are encouraged to submit all application materials well in advance of the cycle end date to allow adequate time for application verification by the Marquette Graduate School and to ensure receipt of all materials (e.g., professional recommendations, academic transcripts). Only applications that are complete by the January 15 application cycle and date will be reviewed for admission to the program

Applicants are encouraged to review the complete admission and application requirements in the . The list below is a synopsis of these requirements:

  • A baccalaureate or graduate degree in nursing from a nationally accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative BSN or MSN GPA and science GPA of 3.000 on a 4.000 scale. For graduates of foreign nursing schools, a formal evaluation of their nursing program of study documenting equivalency to a U.S. Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree must be submitted.
  • Unencumbered Registered Nurse license to practice in the United States. A Wisconsin license or eNLC license is required at the time of admission.
  • Payment of all tuition and fees, as outlined in the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Graduate School Bulletin for the corresponding academic year.
  • Students must file all components of the application with  and pay all related fees for submission.
  • Applicants who accept offers of admission are required to pay a one-time acceptance fee, successfully pass a background check and submit valid documentation to meet clinical site health requirements (e.g., current vaccinations). These steps must be completed prior to beginning course work.

Jose (Jay) Tumulak, DNP, CRNA, APRN
Program Director and Clinical Assistant Professor

Molly Condit, DNP, CRNA, APNP
Associate Program Director

Candace B. Jaruzel, PhD, MSN, CRNA 
Adjunct Instructor

Elizabeth Lyvers, DNP, CRNA
Adjunct Instructor

Devarsh Murthy, DNP, CRNA, APNP
Adjunct Instructor

Maggie Raskin, MS, CRNA, APNP
Adjunct Instructor

Christopher M. Repsa, DNP, CRNA, APNP
Adjunct Instructor

Tom Rubenzer, DNP, CRNA, APNP
Adjunct Instructor

Mary Beth Schneider, DNP, CRNA, APRN
Adjunct Instructor

Maura White, DNP, CRNA, APNP
Adjunct Instructor

For a comprehensive listing of merit-based aid (graduate assistantships/fellowships), visit the departmental financial aid . U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to apply for need-based federal aid (loans) to help fund their educational expenses as well. 

Additional Financial Aid Information

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Office Associate, Nurse Anesthesia Program

Carrie von Bohlen - email Carrie 

 

COA nursing accreditation

10275 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 906
Rosemont, IL 60018-5603
(224) 275-9130

The ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, College of Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), 10275 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 906, Rosemont, IL 60018-5603; (224) 275-9130. The COA website is located atwww.coacrna.org. The program’s next review by the COA is scheduled for Fall 2033.