Admissions

Admission to the Post-Master's Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice Completion (D.N.A.P.) program for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) is considered on a competitive basis for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) or Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetists (GRNAs). The Post- Master's Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice Completion (D.N.A.P.) program at Midwestern University uses a rolling admissions process.

Completed applications are reviewed and decisions to interview individual candidates are made at regular intervals during the admission cycle. Telephone interviews are conducted and the selection process of each candidate for admission is made until the class is filled. Applicants are notified of selection status within two weeks after the applicant's interview date.

Typically, a class is filled by mid-June but applications are accepted continuously. Applications received are reviewed by the Office of Admissions for completeness and referred to the coordinator of the Post-Master's Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice Completion (D.N.A.P.) program to determine applicant eligibility for an interview. The Admissions Committee determines acceptance into the D.N.A.P. Completion Program. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis until the maximum enrollment for the Program is reached.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Post-Master's Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice

Completion (D.N.A.P.) program for CRNAs or GRNAs at Midwestern University, students must:

1. Successfully complete an accredited graduate degree program in nurse anesthesia and submit CRNA school transcript.
2. Have active clinical or educational practice.
3. Have completed a telephone interview.
4. Must pass the National Certifying Exam (NCE) prior to the start of the second quarter of the D.N.A.P. Program in order to advance.

Application Process and Deadlines

To be considered for admission into the Post-Masters Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice

Completion (D.N.A.P.) completion degree program for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), applicants must submit to the Office of Admissions application packets that include (see link below):

1. Official transcripts verifying completion of an accredited graduate degree program in nurse anesthesia.
2. Official final transcripts from all colleges attended post high school must be submitted.

Apply Here

Please note: Applicants are responsible for notifying the Office of Admissions of any changes in their mailing address or email address. All application withdrawal requests must be made in writing via email or letter to:

Midwestern University Office of Admissions
19555 North 59th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85308
888-247-9277 or 623-572-3215
admissaz@midwestern.edu

Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis until the maximum enrollment for the program is reached. Students are advised to complete the application file as early as possible to ensure timely consideration.

Transfer Policy

The Post-Masters Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice Completion (D.N.A.P.) degree program for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) may elect to accept transfer students. Transfer students must apply to the program and if qualified, must participate in an admissions interview. The Admissions Committee must approve all transfer students and will determine the number of graduate transfer credits allowed.