Nurse Anesthesiology BSN to DNP

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Florida Gulf Coast University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://ccneaccreditation.org)

The Florida Gulf Coast University Nurse Anesthesiology Program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), 10275 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 906, Rosemont, IL 60018-5603; http://coacrna.org; telephone (224) 275-9130.  

Continued Accreditation status has been granted by the COA from October 2022 until October 2033. The program will be scheduled for its next consideration of continued accreditation in Fall 2032.

Public Notice: Posted December 9, 2022
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) is seeking national reaccreditation of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) in 2023. CCNE site visitors will conduct an onsite visit on February 15, 2023 thru February 17, 2023.

Program constituents, including students, alumni, representatives from clinical agencies, and the public, are invited to submit comments concerning the DNP program’s qualifications for accreditation status. CCNE will share comments with the site visitors before the visit, and at no time will comments be shared with the Florida Gulf Coast University, the DNP Program, or the Board.

This notification indicates that written third-party comments will be received by CCNE 21 days before the scheduled onsite evaluation and must be received by CCNE by January 25, 2023.

All comments are to be directed by email to: thirdpartycomments@ccneaccreditation.org or if you prefer, mail comments to:

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Attn: Third-Party Comments
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001

Getting Started

Applicants must submit an application online per the individual program’s instructions below. Please contact Graduate Admissions at 239-745-GRAD or graduate@fgcu.edu for additional information about the application process. Satisfaction of minimum University and program requirements does not guarantee admission to a graduate program. Applicants should check with the program for the most up to date admission requirements prior to commencing the application process.

All applications to the BSN to DNP Nurse Anesthesiology major must be submitted through NursingCAS,a centralized application system for nursing programs, to be considered for admission to the BSN to DNP program.
The School of Nursing conducts a competitive admissions process. The following are the minimum requirements for admission.  Satisfaction of minimum University and program requirements does not guarantee admission to a graduate program.

Students will be admitted in the Summer semester of each year.  The application deadline for receipt of all application materials is July 31 prior to the year in which entry is sought. Application materials received after July 31 will be considered on a space available basis. 

Once the admission committee has determined eligible candidates, each eligible candidate will be emailed an individual invitation to the FGCU NA Virtual Open House. Date and time to be determined. This will be an opportunity to learn more about our exciting program at FGCU. 

The School of Nursing conducts a competitive admissions process, and satisfaction of minimum University and program admission requirements does not guarantee an admission interview or admission to a graduate program. 

BSN to DNP Nurse Anesthesiology Major Application Requirements: 

1. Submit official transcript(s) for all colleges and universities attended, including a bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN) transcript from a CCNE or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) nursing program and a regionally accredited institution, or the equivalent bachelor's degree in a nursing program from a foreign institution.
2. Show evidence of a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
3. Provide copy of an unrestricted Florida RN license, or eligibility for RN licensure in Florida.
4. Provide evidence of a minimum of one year of current recent (within 1 year of application) practice experience as a registered nurse in a critical care setting, as defined by the COA. (ex. given: CTICU, Trauma ICU, Neuro ICU)
5. Provide a current resume or curriculum vitae.
6. Provide a personal statement of professional goals in 350 to 500 words.
7. Show completion of the following prerequisite undergraduate level nursing courses with a grade of "C" or above: 
   Health Assessment, Statistics, and two Chemistry courses; one with a lab. (ex. given: Chemistry I, Chemistry II, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry and one lab)
8. Three professional references that indicate your potential for doctoral study, clinical proficiency, and academic competence:

• one from the applicant's supervisor,
• one from the applicant's academic faculty, and
• one from an RN, CRNA, or physician familiar with the applicant's professional expertise.

9. Provide a copy of Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores, taken within five years of application, with the following preferred minimum scores: 

• 153 verbal, 144 quantitive, and a minimum of 3.5 out of 6 on the essay portion.

10. Provide a signed copy of the FGCU School of Nursing Core Performance Standards Receipt and Acknowledgment form. 
11. Students who have previously matriculated in a nurse anesthesia program must submit official transcripts and a letter of good standing from the nursing anesthesia Program Administrator. 
12. Admissions interview, by invitation, with the Nurse Anesthesia Admissions Committee. 

Additional Requirements:

ACLS, BLS, and PALS are not required for application to the program but are required to have been completed before the student begins the program. All students must maintain current RN licensure and ACLS, BLS, and PALS certification while in the program. All students must provide evidence of current immunizations and tuberculosis screening throughout the program.  All students must complete level one and two background checks and drug and alcohol screening prior to formal admission to the program. Additionally, further immunizations, background checks, and drug screening may be required during the program.  Details on these procedures will be given after applicants are interviewed and conditionally accepted.

Criminal Background Check:

All students admitted to the DNP-Nurse Anesthesiology major must complete criminal background and drug screen checks after admission to and during the program of study. A student may encounter potential problems with completing clinical practice placements and/or obtaining licensure and certification if he or she has a criminal record. For specific information, contact the Board of Nursing through its website. If a student has a criminal record, it is the student’s responsibility to inquire with the Board of Nursing and certification/credentialing body as to whether a criminal record may limit the student's ability to obtain licensure and/or certification or to practice in certain settings.

Admissions Decisions Appeals:

Admission decisions may be appealed through the Marieb College of Health & Human Services Student Appeals Committee. Contact the Office of the Dean, Marieb College of Health & Human Services at 239-590-7451 for information. If the applicant is not satisfied with the outcome of this process, he or she may then bring their appeal to the University Ombudsman (https://www.fgcu.edu/ombuds/ ).

NGR 5431L Clinical Practicum I (1)

NGR 5432L Clinical Practicum II (4)

NGR 5433L Clinical Practicum III (6)

NGR 5434L Clinical Practicum IV (6)

NGR 5435L Clinical Practicum V (6)

NGR 5436L Clinical Practicum VI (6)

NGR 5437L Clinical Practicum VII (6)

NGR 6002 Advanced Health Assessment (3)

NGR 6002L Adv Health Assessment Practice (1)

NGR 6140 Adv Physio/Pathophysiology I (4)

NGR 6144 Adv Physio/Pathophysiology II (4)

NGR 6400 Chemistry & Physics for Anesthesia (3)

NGR 6405 Adv Princ of Anesthesia II (4)

NGR 6420 Basic Principles of Anesthesia (4)

NGR 6421 Adv Princ of Anesthesia  I (4)

NGR 6460 Adv Pharmacology I (4)

NGR 6461 Adv Pharmacology II (4)

NGR 6491 Synthesis Seminar (3)

NGR 6712 Foundations of Nursing Educ. (3)

NGR 6811 Adv Nursing Research (3)

NGR 6872 Nursing Information Management (3)

NGR 6949 Clinical Correlation Conference (3)

NGR 7846 Biostatistics & Epidemiology (3)

NGR 7856 Evidenced-Based Trans Research (3)

NGR 7895 Health Policy (3)

NGR 7899 Organization System & Leadership (3)

NGR 7974 DNP Project (6 total)*

NGR 7473 Regional Anesthesia/Pain Mgmt (3)

NGR 7492 Prof Role-Nurse Anesthetist (3)

NGR 7891 Fin & Mgmt-Anesthesia Practice (3) 

*Credit hours are spread over varying semesters 

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED:   112

The information contained in this catalog excerpt is intended for informational purposes only. Every effort is made to provide this information as accurately as possible at the time of publication; however, the university reserves the right to revise any section or part without notice or obligation.

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Graduates will: 

1. Collaborate and communicate with other healthcare professionals to provide high quality, ethical patient-centered care that meets current standards of best practice.
2. Lead inter-professional teams to design, implement, and evaluate complex clinical practice strategies based on theoretical, scientific, and ethical knowledge.
3. Integrate advanced critical reasoning and judgment in the management of complex clinical situations and systems in a selected area of advanced practice nursing and organizational systems.
4. Implement health care delivery models and strategies designed for increased safety and quality improvement in health promotion, clinical prevention and population health.
5. Employ an evidence-based framework and information technology to evaluate and develop strategies and interventions to improve health status, access patterns, and identify gaps in care of diverse patients, populations, and organizations. 
6. Advocate for change in health care practice and health care environments through policy development, implementation, and evaluation.

Tuition and Fees

Information on Tuition, Fees and estimated total Cost of Attendance is available on the Office of the Bursar web site. 

Financial Aid Opportunities

Visit FGCU's Financial Aid Web site for information about grants, additional scholarships, loans, and student employment.

Students admitted to the BSN to DNP Nurse Anesthesiology major must meet major-specific progression, clinical practice, DNP project, and graduation requirements.  See the DNP Nurse Anesthesiology Guidebook, Graduate Student Handbook, General Graduate Academic Policies, and FGCU Graduation Requirements.

• Successful completion of a minimum of 112 credit hours of doctoral level course work.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater in the DNP program.
• Completion of all courses with a grade of "B" or higher, or "S" (Satisfactory) where applicable.
• Completion of DNP Clinical Practice requirements.
• Completion of DNP Project requirements.
• Students must remain continuously enrolled full-time in the sequential Program of Study.
• Successful completion of all BSN to DNP Nurse Anesthesiology courses in any given semester serves as a prerequisite for progression to the following semester.

Lee Health 
Cape Coral Hospital
Gulf Coast Medical Center 
Health Park Medical Center
Lee Memorial Hospital 

NCH
NCH Baker Downtown Hospital
NCH North Naples Hospital 

ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte