DNP - Nurse Anesthesia overview

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM until 1:00 PMCentral Daylight Time UTC -05:00

Join program director, Dr. Brent Dunworth, to learn how you can join Vanderbilt's new DNP- Nurse Anesthesia program, next summer, 2027! You will join a rich tradition of nurses who have positively impacted health care for more than 100 years.

For more information on this new program and updates on the application, visit our website

When do you want to start your program?

Fall 2025

Spring 2026 or After

Students interesting in beginning their studies in Fall 2025 should complete this form.

Student Information

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Birthdate (For record matching purposes only)

Mobile Phone

Academic Information

Which program and plan are you seeking at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing?

Academic Degree

Designed for non-nursing background seeking a nursing generalist degree with the option to pursue advance practice education.

This degree is for non-nursing background seeking nurse practitioner and/or nurse-midwifery education.

Designed for advanced practice nurses seeking a DNP and additional certification through a Post-Master's Certificate.

This degree is for BSN-prepared nurses seeking advanced practice role.

Designed for BSN-prepared nurses pursuing both master’s and doctorate degrees in an integrated pathway.

Designed for MSN prepared nurses seeking additional certification.

Academic Program

Applicants must have at least two years of current Level III-IV experience.

Applicants must have at least two years of nursing experience in acute, inpatient pediatrics or one year in a pediatric critical care or emergency department setting.

Non-FNP certified applicants must have at least two years of current RN experience, one of which must be as an RN in an emergency department.

All applicants must hold current TNCC, ACLS and PALS certifications.

Term

Which degree have you attained or are in progress?

Select the highest degree completed or in progress from the list below.

Bachelors Degree or Higher (Non-Nursing)

Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Bachelors of Science in Nursing with a Masters in a Health Related Field

Master of Nursing

Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Doctorate in Nursing Practice