About the Program of Nurse Anesthesia
The USC Program of Nurse Anesthesia is a full-time, 36-month curriculum in anesthesiology leading to the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) degree. The USC Keck School of Medicine and Department of Anesthesiology administer the program. Expert academic and clinical faculty educate nurse anesthesia trainee in the planning, administration, and evaluation of anesthesia and pain management across the lifespan and perioperative continuum. The program provides a diverse and rigorous clinical experience supported by academic coursework and leadership development.
Degree Information and Performance Metrics
The program’s application cycle begins July 1st and closes on September 30th. Applicants must submit all documents by September 30th to qualify for an interview. Candidate interviews occur in December, and a new cohort matriculates every May.
The programs will host an information session on April 18th, 2023 and August 29th, 2023 at 5pm. The sessions may be remote through ZOOM.
Please RSVP to loida@usc.edu.
The USC Program of Nurse Anesthesia is accredited through 2023 by the Council on Accreditation (COA) of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. The university holds regional accreditation through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Please reference the university website for accreditation information.
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
Address: 10275 W. Higgin Rd., Suite 906
Rosemont, IL 60018-5603
Phone: (224) 275-9130
Email: accreditation@coacrna.org
Website: http://coacrna.org
For a list of all accrediting agencies of undergraduate study, click here.
Performance Outcomes (June 2022)
NCE First Time Pass Rate: 100%
Attrition Rate (Class of 2022) 0%
Employment Within Six Months: 100%
Enrollment Data (Summer 2022):
Total applications: 86
Entering class: 24
Mean cumulative GPA: 3.60
Mean verbal and quantitative GRE: 306
Mean years of critical care nursing: 3.20
Curriculum Overview
The USC Program of Nurse Anesthesia is a full-time, 36-month curriculum. Students must complete 80 to 81 units for the DNAP degree conferral and board certification eligibility. The first semester (summer) is hybrid (a blend of remote and in-person learning).
Clinical Affiliation Sites
The USC Program of Nurse Anesthesia operates multiple primary and enhanced clinical education sites, including Keck Hospital of USC, the Los Angeles General Medical Center, and Cedars Sinai Medical Center. Nurse anesthesia trainees are assigned to specialty clinical rotations within the Los Angeles County region.
Financial Aid
USC and the Keck School of Medicine of USC support and guide students through the financial aid process.
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Elizabeth Blu Bamgbose, PhD, CRNA
Director, Program of Nurse Anesthesia
Jeffrey R. Darna, PhD, DNP, CRNA, ACNP-BC
Director, Program of Nurse Anesthesia