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Uniformed Services University Nurse Anesthesia

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Bethesda, MD

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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
3
GPA measured on
All college coursework
Minimum science GPA
3
Minimum ICU experience
12 months
GRE
Optional with an overall and science GPA of 3.5 or higher

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
No
Application portal
direct
Letters of recommendation
3
Letters from
a Chief Nurse/senior nurse executive (or another officer in the direct chain of command), an immediate supervisor, and a CRNA
CRNA letter required
Yes
Interview
Required

The program

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

Cost & outcomes

Published figures. Cost of living and lost income aren't in these numbers.
Tuition, total
No tuition for Department of Defense students (the program's own FAQ)
NCE board pass rate
100% passed on the first attempt (Class of 2026)

Uniformed Services University Nurse Anesthesia — frequently asked

What GPA does Uniformed Services University Nurse Anesthesia require?

Uniformed Services University Nurse Anesthesia 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 Uniformed Services University 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 Uniformed Services University Nurse Anesthesia require the GRE?

It depends: optional with an overall and science GPA of 3.5 or higher. Requirements change between cycles — confirm on the program's official page before you rely on it.

How long is the Uniformed Services University 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.

What is the Uniformed Services University Nurse Anesthesia NCE pass rate?

Uniformed Services University Nurse Anesthesia reports that 100% of its graduates (Class of 2026) 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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