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Program Admission Requirements

We take great pride in the rigor of the curriculum and our students' thirst for success. Setting the bar high in our program admission requirements helps maintain those standards from the beginning. Your journey to a rewarding career as a nurse anesthetist begins with an application through the Nursing’s Centralized Application Service.

Quick Facts:

Cohort Size: max of 30 annually
Program Start: Summer Trimester
Application Cycle:

  • 2024-2027 Cohort: Dec. 1, 2022 – June 1, 2023
  • 2025-2028 Cohort: Dec. 1, 2023 – June 1, 2024

Applying to the DNAP Program

Due to the competitive nature of the admission process, applicants should understand that meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee admission into the program nor an invitation to interview for admission.

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We're Here to Help

If you have any questions about the application process, we’d love to help. Our admissions manager is here to help guide you through the process.

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Olympia Kelly

Olympia Kelly

Nurse Anesthesia Applicants

Email: olympia.kelly@ahu.edu

Start Your Application Today

Take the first step toward a rewarding career as a nurse anesthetist.  Visit NursingCAS to begin the application process.