University of Southern Mississippi Nurse Anesthesia
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Admissions requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 3
- GPA measured on
- Undergraduate coursework
- Minimum ICU experience
- 12 months
- GRE
- Required
Applying
- Application deadline
- May 15 each year (next: May 15, 2027)
- Applies through NursingCAS
- No
- Application portal
- direct
- Letters of recommendation
- 3
- Letters from
- people familiar with your abilities as an ICU nurse; one must be your current unit supervisor
- Interview
- Required
The program
- Degree
- DNP
- Length
- 36 months
- Format
- Hybrid
- Class size
- 35 students — as stated by the program
Cost & outcomes
- Tuition, total
- Not published as a program total — check the program's site
- NCE board pass rate
- 80% passed on the first attempt (2025)
- Acceptance rate (est.)
- 22% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one
University of Southern Mississippi Nurse Anesthesia — frequently asked
What GPA does University of Southern Mississippi Nurse Anesthesia require?
University of Southern Mississippi Nurse Anesthesia lists a GPA of at least 3.0 across undergraduate coursework. 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 University of Southern Mississippi 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 University of Southern Mississippi Nurse Anesthesia require the GRE?
University of Southern Mississippi Nurse Anesthesia requires the GRE. Requirements change between cycles — confirm on the program's official page before you rely on it.
How long is the University of Southern Mississippi 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 University of Southern Mississippi Nurse Anesthesia application deadline?
University of Southern Mississippi Nurse Anesthesia's application deadline is May 15 each year; the next one is May 15, 2027. Deadlines shift year to year — always verify the current cycle on the program's own page.
What is the University of Southern Mississippi Nurse Anesthesia NCE pass rate?
University of Southern Mississippi Nurse Anesthesia reports that 80% 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.