DEGREE Requirements

The DNAP Entry-Level plan of study consists of 46 courses (92 credits):

YEAR 1

Fall (10 credits)

• ANE 551 - Biochemistry for Anesthetists (2)
• ANE 621 - Anatomy and Physiology I (2)
• ANE 630 - Applied Chemistry and Physics (2)
• ANE 535 - Advanced Physical Assessment (2)
• ANE 699 - Medical Writing (2)

Winter (12 credits)

• ANE 533 - Regional Human Anatomy (3)
• ANE 720 - Ethical Issues in Nurse Anesthesia (1-3) (elected for 2 credits)
• ANE 501 - Principles of Anesthesia I (3)
• ANE 622 - Anatomy and Physiology II (2)
• ANE 641 - Pharmacology I (2)

Spring (11 credits)

• ANE 541 - Renal Physiology (1)
• ANE 542 - Endocrine Physiology (1)
• ANE 642 - Pharmacology II (2)
• ANE 502 - Principles of Anesthesia II (3)
• ANE 730 - Evidenced-Based Practice of Nurse Anesthesia (3)
• ANE 791 - Clinical Practicum I (1)

YEAR 2

Fall (10 credits)

• ANE 503 - Advanced Principles of Anesthesia (3)
• ANE 700 - Introduction to Research (2)
• ANE 643 - Pharmacology III (2)
• ANE 710 - Technology and Informatics for CRNAs (2)
• ANE 792 - Clinical Practicum II (1)

Winter (9 credits)

• ANE 701 - Scholarly Project Development (1)
• ANE 525 - Regional Anesthesia (3)
• ANE 544 - Neuroanatomy for Anesthetists (3)
• ANE 793 - Clinical Practicum III (2)

Spring (11 credits)

• ANE 644 - Advanced Pharmacology (2)
• ANE 751 - Advanced Pathophsiology I (2)
• ANE 750 - Management of Acute and Chronic Pain (2)
• ANE 781 - Current Topics in Anesthesia I (1)
• ANE 702 - Scholarly Project Implementation (2)
• ANE 794 - Clinical Practicum IV (2)

YEAR 3

Fall (9 credits)

• ANE 752 - Advanced Pathophsiology II (2)
• ANE 782 - Current Topics in Anesthesia II (1)
• ANE 605 - Health Policy (3)
• ANE 703 - Scholarly Project Analysis (1)
• ANE 795 - Clinical Practicum V (2)

Winter (10 credits)

• ANE 721 - Professional Aspects of Anesthesia Practice I (2)
• ANE 705 - Crisis Resource Management (2)
• ANE 704 - Scholarly Project Dissemination (1)
• ANE 677 - Financial Management in Health Care (3)
• ANE 796 - Clinical Practicum VI (2)

Spring (10 credits)

• ANE 722 - Professional Aspects of Anesthesia Practice II (2)
• ANE 783 - Current Topics in Anesthesia III (1)
• ANE 800 - Comprehensive Anesthesia Review (2)
• ANE 601 - Administrative Organization and Behavior (3)
• ANE 797 - Clinical Practicum VII (2)

Additional information on the Anesthesia Entry-Level Program (DNAP) including course descriptions can be found in the catalog. 

Requirements

Admission into the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice Entry-Level Program is selective. Students will be admitted to the fall semester only. You must meet the following requirements to be considered for admission:

Prerequisite Courses

A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 from a regionally accredited institution is required for the following courses (courses in parenthesis are UM-Flint equivalents):

• College Algebra: Quantitative GRE score above 30th percentile, Completion of MTH 111 with a grade of B or better, documentation of successful completion of AP algebra or successful completion of Algebra CLEP exam
• Statistics - graduate or undergraduate level
• General Chemistry for Health Sciences (CHM 150) or Principles of Chemistry I (CHM 260)
• General Chemistry for Health Sciences Lab (CHM 151) or General Chemistry Lab (CHM 261) -- strongly recommended
• Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (CHM 220) or Biologic Chemistry for Health Sciences (CHM 252)
  Either:
• Microbiology Basics (BIO 135) and Human Anatomy & Physiology I* (BIO 167) and Human Anatomy & Physiology II* (BIO 168)
• Organismal Biology (BIO 111) and Cell Biology (BIO 326) and Mammalogy (BIO 421)

* Single semester Anatomy & Physiology courses must be 5 or more credit hours. 
Note: Recent repeats of the following courses are required if credits are 10 years old or older:

• Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (CHM 220) or Biologic Chemistry for Health Sciences (CHM 252)
• Human Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO 167) or Human Anatomy & Physiology II (BIO 168)

For more information on transferability of undergraduate prerequisite courses, please visit the Transfer Equivalency Database.

Professional Criteria

• Current, unrestricted, licensure as a Registered Nurse in Michigan or one of the United States or protectorates
• A bachelor’s degree in nursing or an appropriate biological science from a regionally accredited institution
• Nursing grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 from a regionally accredited institution
• A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in required prerequisite courses
• A minimum of one year’s experience as a registered nurse in a critical care unit such as SICU, MICU, CCU, etc. Other critical care units may be considered if the applicant has working knowledge of invasive hemodynamic monitors (e.g., pulmonary artery, central venous pressure, and arterial catheters), mechanical ventilation, and is proficient in vasopressor titration.
• Must be currently working in a critical care unit
• Evidence of a minimum of 8 hours shadowing a CRNA
• Current Certification as an Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider (ACLS)
• Current Certification as a Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider (PALS)
• Completion of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)

Due to the length of time that it may take international applicants to become licensed as a Registered Nurse in the United States, we will not consider applications “pending receipt of a license.”

Submit the following to the Office of Graduate Programs, 251 Thompson Library. The Program Admissions Committee will evaluate your application once all items have been received.

• Application for Graduate Admission
• $55 application fee (non-refundable)
• A completed supplemental application to the DNAP
• CRNA Shadow Verification Form
• GRE Scores: Have your scores sent directly to UM-Flint code #1853
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• Autobiographical Essay: Submit a typewritten essay of 500 to 1000 words describing your professional goals, experience, reason for selecting anesthesia, and future career expectations. Essays may be submitted online during the application process or emailed to graduate@umflint.edu.
• Copy of military discharge (if applicable)
• Copy of current Michigan Registered Nursing License
• Copy of current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate
• Copy of current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificate
• Three letters of recommendation including one from the dean, director, or faculty member of your nursing program; a present employer/supervisor; and a practicing colleague who is familiar with your work as a registered nurse.
• In-person interview
• International students must submit additional documentation. Visit the International Students page for details.

Application Deadlines

The DNAP program admits one cohort annually beginning with the fall semester. Completed application packets submitted by September 1 are eligible for early admission consideration. Completed application packets submitted by February 1 are eligible for regular admission consideration.

To be considered for admission, submit all application materials to the
 Office of Graduate Programs on or before one of the following application deadlines:
   

• September 1 (early review)
• February 1 (regular review)