To qualify for admission, applicants will need to have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00/4.00 scale. The GPA will include all courses completed at the undergraduate level. A graduate degree GPA and the last 60 credit hours completed will also be taken into consideration.
Yes, applicants need to be CCRN certified prior to completing the admission process. Adult certification is preferred; however, Pediatric certifications will be accepted as long as the applicant works in a unit that routinely cares for adolescent patients. Please refer to the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses website for eligibility requirements and fees.
Applicants should complete a minimum of one shadowing experience and 12+ hours with a CRNA or anesthesiologist. Applicants are encouraged to complete additional shadowing to ensure that they fully understand the roles and responsibilities of a CRNA.
To meet our accreditation standard, one year of full-time experience (two years preferred) must be completed within five years of the matriculation date.
The admission committee prefers higher-level adult intensive care experience caring for ventilated patients, interpreting invasive monitors, and titrating vasoactive medicines. Examples include, but are not limited to, a Level I/II trauma center, Medical ICU, Cardiovascular ICU, Surgical ICU, Pediatric ICU, Cardiac ICU, Neuro ICU, etc.
Note: Level I or II trauma centers are preferred but not required.
Yes, while incredibly beneficial, the following experiences will not meet the one-year requirement for admission. Additional experience may apply.
Unfortunately, no, OR experience does not typically present the life-threatening pathophysiology experience that the admissions committee would like to see.
No, we do not require applicants to take the GRE examination for our admission process.
No, the ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications are not required for the admission process. Those who are admitted will be asked to provide an active BLS CPR certification prior to matriculation. The ACLS and PALS certifications are due by the end of the first year.
All applicants are required to have a valid, unencumbered RN license to accompany the application. If admitted, students will be required to have a valid, unencumbered Indiana RN license or Compact (multi-state) RN license. RN licensure in Tennessee and Ohio is required by the end of the first year and is included in the Compact RN license. Additional state licenses may be required for clinical placement in other states—including Kentucky (a Compact state), Michigan, and Illinois.
Applicants who have been dismissed from another nurse anesthesia program may be considered for admission into the DNP-CRNA program; however, a letter of support from the director of the previous CRNA program is required.
The program enrolls students once per year, with classes beginning in the summer semester.
We are currently accepting 34 new students per year.
Those who are selected will participate in a virtual interview via Webex.
If admitted, a DNP prerequisite course is required prior to matriculation. This is a graduate-level statistics course (500+), completed at a Regional or CHEA and USDE-approved institution, with a grade of “B” or above. Marian offers BMS 511 Biostatistics in a 5-week online course.
Transfer credit requests are evaluated on an individual basis following admission into the program. To be considered, the course(s) will need to meet equivalency standards, have earned a grade of “B” or better, and meet other requirements. Students will need to submit a syllabus for review and a transcript with the final course grade for this process.
While we understand that applicants may want to take some courses ahead of time, it may be better for applicants to complete the coursework within the cohort. Here are a few additional considerations:
The DNP–CRNA program is 36 months (9 semesters). Refer to the program curriculum for a complete list of courses offered each semester.
Only full-time study is available for the DNP–CRNA program.
During the first two semesters, courses are offered in a hybrid format. Orientation will be held on campus during the first week of the program. Courses meet weekly in a virtual format while exams are proctored at the MU Indianapolis campus and the Saint Thomas ABSN site in Nashville, Tennessee. Simulation labs begin in the third semester and are held in person.
We currently have clinical affiliations with several hospitals in Indiana, Tennessee, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, and Michigan. The rotations will take place during the last six semesters of the program. Clinical sites are assigned based on availability and to ensure that each student has access to a variety of settings and experiences. Due to scheduling and availability, we are unable to guarantee that all clinical sites will be held in Indianapolis and/or Indiana.
CRNA programs require significant time, travel, and commitment. Due to the extensive curriculum, simulation labs, and clinicals, we strongly discourage students from seeking outside employment during the program.
During the first year, students may be able to work limited hours. Maintaining a good work, education, life balance is essential, so the decision to work is left to the discretion of the student.
Once the fourth semester begins, students will adhere to a strict no-work policy.
A $750 non-refundable deposit will be required upon acceptance into the program. The deposit will be applied to the first semester tuition upon matriculation.
Currently, tuition is assessed as a flat rate per semester. Tuition includes the following items:
Students will be responsible for textbooks, health insurance, housing, and travel expenses incurred for clinical rotations. Housing and travel expenses will vary by clinical placement.
Yes, financial aid services are available for those who qualify.
