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Geisinger Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Nurse Anesthesia

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Danville, PA

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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
3.2
Minimum ICU experience
12 months
GRE
Not listed in admission requirements

Applying

Where the application goes, what it asks for, and when it's due.
Application deadline
Feb 1, 2027 (Summer 2028 intake)
Applies through NursingCAS
No
Application portal
direct
Letters of recommendation
3
Letters from
professional references from a supervisor, manager, or co-worker who works directly with the applicant
CRNA letter required
No
Interview
Required

The program

What you're signing up for.
Degree
DNP
Length
36 months
Format
Hybrid
Class size
Not published

Cost & outcomes

Published figures. Cost of living and lost income aren't in these numbers.
Tuition, total
Not published as a program total — check the program's site
NCE board pass rate
87% passed on the first attempt (2025)
Acceptance rate (est.)
18% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one

Geisinger Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Nurse Anesthesia — frequently asked

What GPA does Geisinger Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Nurse Anesthesia require?

Geisinger Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Nurse Anesthesia lists a GPA of at least 3.2. Minimums are a floor, not a target — admitted applicants are frequently above them, so treat the stated number as the bar to clear rather than the goal.

How much ICU experience does Geisinger Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Nurse Anesthesia require?

At least 12 months of critical-care experience. Most programs want that experience to be recent, in an adult ICU, and at high acuity — the unit you work in usually matters as much as the number of months.

Does Geisinger Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Nurse Anesthesia require the GRE?

Geisinger Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Nurse Anesthesia's admission requirements don't list the GRE. Requirements change between cycles — confirm on the program's official page before you rely on it.

How long is the Geisinger Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Nurse Anesthesia program?

36 months of full-time study, awarding the DNP. Nurse anesthesia programs are front-loaded and clinically intense; most discourage working during the program.

When is the Geisinger Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Nurse Anesthesia application deadline?

The next application deadline on file is Feb 1, 2027 for the Summer 2028 intake. Deadlines shift year to year — always verify the current cycle on the program's own page.

What is the Geisinger Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Nurse Anesthesia NCE pass rate?

Geisinger Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Nurse Anesthesia reports that 87% of its graduates (2025) passed the National Certification Examination on the first attempt. That's the program's own published figure — check its outcomes page for the most recent class.

Requirements change between cycles — always confirm on the program's official page before you apply.
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