UTulsa’s Nurse Anesthesia DNP program prepares students to confidently practice autonomously in any environment and thrive in a fast-growing field.
Our program equips students with the skills needed to deliver anesthesia to patients across the lifespan. Students have the opportunity to contribute to the latest evidence-based practices, utilize high-fidelity simulation and cadaver labs and make lifelong connections, all of which will shape the future of nurse-led care. We’re committed to developing nurse leaders and innovators who transform health care by advancing health equity and expanding access to treatment.
UTulsa partners with more 30 clinical site affiliations where students can be assigned. Experiences include Level 1 trauma centers, cardiothoracic, transplants, pediatrics, obstetrics, dental, community and surgery centers. Our students are required to administer 650 anesthetics (COA requirement is 600) and average more than 2400 hours in the clinical setting (COA requirement is 2000 hours).
This DNP program prepares students through course work that develops knowledge and skill in anesthesia practice as well as in organizational leadership. The rigorous curriculum features courses addressing the chemistry and physics of anesthesia, advanced pharmacology, advanced physiology and pathophysiology, basic-to-advanced principles of anesthesia care, anesthesia technology, team training, patient safety and the professional role. The program integrates numerous simulation and workshop opportunities including basic and advanced airway management, regional anesthesia techniques, simulation for pediatrics and obstetrics and crisis management.
