Doctor of Nursing Practice: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Track
Track Overview
UNLV’s nurse anesthesia program, a subprogram of UNLV Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, provides baccalaureate-prepared registered nurses with the comprehensive knowledge, skills, and clinical competencies required to practice as certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs). Graduates are prepared to assume responsibility for patient safety, perianesthetic management, evidence-based decision-making, and interprofessional communication consistent with national standards for advanced practice nursing.
Track Highlights
UNLV’s DNP nurse anesthesia subprogram offers a flexible, student-centered approach to CRNA education that balances online coursework with immersive clinical experience at healthcare facilities in the local area. The program’s format is as follows:
- 36-month hybrid curriculum, with the first semester fully online
- Diverse clinical sites
- Experienced CRNA faculty
- Clinical simulation laboratory with a designated space for CRNA students to study and practice their skills.