Nurse Anesthesia

Students are prepared to place invasive monitors and regional anesthetics of all types. Graduates are prepared to practice as a certified nurse anesthetist (CRNA) at the highest level of clinical practice,

What makes our program distinct?

• Specialty offered through one of the top five percent of DNP programs in the United States, nationally known for strong teaching, research and clinical faculty
• Small class size allows for individual attention and a close faculty/student relationship
• Strong student wellness and mentorship programs
• A faculty commitment to diversity
• Urban and rural rotations provide a wide range of experiences for student learners
• Excellent clinical preceptors who are highly committed to each student’s learning
• Students gain experience placing invasive monitors and regional anesthetics of all types
• A robust simulation program to allow students to go right from the lecture hall to practice procedures in a safe learning environment
• Faculty who are dedicated and committed to each student becoming the very best clinician they can be

Prepare for nurse anesthesia practice at the highest level

The Nurse Anesthesia Specialty prepares Registered Nurses to become Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) who are prepared for nurse anesthesia practice at the highest level. Graduates will possess expertise in general and regional anesthesia techniques, and will be prepared to provide leadership in the practice setting.

Learn more about the program including curriculum, clinical care sites, and what's required to apply.

Length and Commitment

36-month, Full-time Program

On Campus

1–2 days each week for coursework; each semester a one-week session that includes core courses, enhancement programming, specialty courses and advisor meetings.

Clinical Hours

Complete approximately 3,000 hours at clinical sites arranged by the school

Contact Us

Office of Student and Career Advancement Services
612-625-7980
GopherNursing@umn.edu

Joanne Donnelly

Nurse Anesthesia Career Path

Rooted to rural anesthesia care

After graduating from the School of Nursing, Casey Wangen headed home to Crookston to be a CRNA

DNP Student Profile: Kirk Butler

Service beyond self

The Nurse Anesthesia Area of Study is fully accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs. In November of 2019, the University of Minnesota Nurse Anesthesia Area of Study received the maximum 10-year accreditation approval from the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. The program will be scheduled for its next consideration of continued accreditation in fall 2029. The program was the first nurse anesthesia program in the U.S. to be accredited to offer the entry-level Doctor of Nursing Practice.

Accurate information about the University of Minnesota Nurse Anesthesia Program can be found at:

Council on Accreditation
10275 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 906
Rosemont, IL 60018-5603
224-275-9130