Welcome to the Wayne State University Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program!

Wayne State University Nurse Anesthesia program transitioned to the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) in the fall of 2019. 

The DNAP degree is 36 months, designed to offer registered nurses an advanced education and full scope of practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).

Graduates will also meet the requirements for the National Certification Examination (NCE).

Professional Licensure Program Disclosure

Federal regulations require Wayne State University (WSU) to publicly disclose, for each educational program designed to meet the educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification required for employment in an occupation (or advertised as meeting those requirements), information about whether program completion would meet those requirements in a state. These public disclosure requirements apply to all programs, regardless of their modality (i.e., in-person, remote/online, and hybrid programs).

The University has determined that the curriculum of the program leading to the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice at Wayne State University meets the educational requirements for certification in all U.S. jurisdictions.

The information stated above is based on State educational requirements that were available to the program on June 18, 2024. WSU will continue to update, by program, which of its programs fully meet the requirements of other states for professional licensure and/or certification. Consequently, those students wishing to pursue licensure, who live in a state other than Michigan or those states listed above, should consult with the licensing board in their state to determine specific requirements of the program and whether the completion of the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice at Wayne State University would meet those requirements.

All current and prospective students are also encouraged to connect with the applicable professional licensure/certification boards in their respective states for additional information regarding non-educational requirements for professionallicensure/certification, including, but not limited to, work experience, outside agency examinations, or background clearance.