Creighton University Nurse Anesthesia Program
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Awaiting initial accreditation: this program is under review for initial COA accreditation. Creighton's page says a decision is anticipated at the COA's May 2027 meeting; the COA's published 2027 meeting dates are February 3-5, June 2-4 and October 20-22, so the nearest scheduled decision point is June 2027. Per the program, no students may be enrolled until initial accreditation is granted — and applications for the August 2027 cohort close Nov. 1, 2026, before any decision. The program does not appear in the COA's published accreditation decisions. (Program page, COA decisions and COA meeting dates, checked Oct. 19, 2026.)
Admissions requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 3
- GPA measured on
- All college coursework
- Minimum science GPA
- 3
- Minimum ICU experience
- 12 months
- CCRN
- Not stated by the program
- GRE
- Not listed in admission requirements
Applying
- Application deadline
- Nov 1 each year (next: Nov 1, 2027)
- Applications open
- 2026-06-01
- Applies through NursingCAS
- Yes
- Application portal
- nursingcas
- Letters of recommendation
- 3
- Letters from
- three professional letters of recommendation, one from a current direct supervisor
- Interview
- In-person
The program
- Degree
- DNP
- Length
- 36 months
- Format
- Hybrid
- Class size
- Not published
- Class starts
- August
Cost & outcomes
- Tuition, total
- Not published for this program. Creighton publishes a College of Nursing DNP rate of $1,050 per credit hour for 2026-2027, but no credit-hour total for the DNP-NA and no DNP-NA-specific tuition page, so no program total can be calculated from published figures. Its general Nursing Practice DNP cost-of-attendance page models a part-time online student at 6 credits per term, which does not describe this full-time, 36-month, on-campus program.
- Track record
- No class has graduated from this program yet, so there are no pass-rate, attrition or employment figures to publish. COA requires all three once there are graduates.
If you trained outside the US
This program sets an eligibility requirement an internationally educated applicant cannot meet.
“Due to the specific features and requirements of this program, international students cannot be admitted. Unique situations may be discussed with your admissions advisor.”
- Credential evaluation
- Any NACES-approved credentialing agency, course-by-course; official evaluations must be sent directly from the agency to Creighton
- English requirement
- TOEFL 100, IELTS 7, or Duolingo 120 for anyone who obtained a degree outside the United States; scores over two years old are not accepted. Waived for undergraduate degrees from a list of approved English-speaking countries.
- Prerequisites
- Must be completed in the US or Canada, per the program's own wording.
Requirements change between cycles, and a program can say one thing on its website and another in an email. Confirm with the program before you pay for a credential evaluation or an English exam. We do not advise on visas or immigration. The full route, step by step
Creighton University Nurse Anesthesia Program — frequently asked
What GPA does Creighton University Nurse Anesthesia Program require?
Creighton University Nurse Anesthesia Program lists a GPA of at least 3.0 across all college coursework and a science GPA of at least 3.0. 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 Creighton University Nurse Anesthesia Program 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 Creighton University Nurse Anesthesia Program require the GRE?
Creighton University Nurse Anesthesia Program'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 Creighton University Nurse Anesthesia Program 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 Creighton University Nurse Anesthesia Program application deadline?
Creighton University Nurse Anesthesia Program's application deadline is Nov 1 each year; the next one is Nov 1, 2027. Deadlines shift year to year — always verify the current cycle on the program's own page.