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National University Fresno Nurse Anesthesia Program

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Fresno, CA

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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
3 — or 3.25 over the last 60 credit hours
GPA measured on
Undergraduate coursework
Minimum science GPA
3
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
Not published — check the program's site
Applies through NursingCAS
Yes
Application portal
nursingcas
Letters of recommendation
3
Letters from
a current clinical supervisor; a fellow critical care nursing peer or anesthesia provider; an academic faculty member or clinical educator familiar with the applicant's academic performance
CRNA letter required
No
Interview
Required

The program

What you're signing up for.
Degree
DNAP
Length
36 months
Format
Hybrid
Class size
30 students — as stated by the program

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
100% (DNAP Cohort 4) — the program doesn't say whether this is a first-attempt rate
Acceptance rate (est.)
22% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one

National University Fresno Nurse Anesthesia Program — frequently asked

What GPA does National University Fresno Nurse Anesthesia Program require?

National University Fresno Nurse Anesthesia Program lists a GPA of at least 3.0 across undergraduate coursework — or at least 3.25 over the last 60 credit hours 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 National University Fresno 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 National University Fresno Nurse Anesthesia Program require the GRE?

National University Fresno 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 National University Fresno Nurse Anesthesia Program program?

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

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