BSN to DNAP Admission
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Your future in anesthesia care begins here.
- BSN or appropriate bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited school or college in the U.S.
- Unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse
- Prerequisite courses:
- Anatomy & Physiology I (or its equivalent)
- Anatomy & Physiology II (or its equivalent)
- Microbiology
- Chemistry, Biochemistry or Organic Chemistry (at least one course in chemistry is required for admission)
- Official GRE scores submitted in NursingCAS
- Minimum of one year experience in critical care, two years are recommended
- Certification in BLS and ACLS
- CCRN exam score sheet
- CCRN certificate or AACN letter of certification
- CV or resume
- Three professional recommendations, one from a current supervisor
- Shadowing Experience Form
- Work History Verification Form
- Kira Online Talent Assessment
Below are the admission statistics for the most recent cycle. These students will start in January 2024.
| Average GPA | |
| Overall | 3.64 |
| Math and Science | 3.61 |
| Last 60 Hours of Coursework | 3.74 |
| Average GRE Scores & Percentiles | |
| GRE Quantitative Score | 154 |
| GRE Quantitative Percentile | 47th percentile |
| GRE Verbal Score | 155 |
| GRE Verbal Percentile | 63rd percentile |
| GRE Writing Score | 4 |
| GRE Writing Percentile | 61st percentile |
Tuition and fees for the entire program are fixed and will not be subject to any increases. These charges will be paid incrementally as the student progresses through their enrollment.
| Total | $110,500 |
| Spring 2024 | $7,800 |
| Summer 2024 | $7,800 |
| Fall 2024 | $22,640 |
| Spring 2025 | $21,630 |
| Summer 2025 | $15,130 |
| Fall 2025 | $8,875 |
| Spring 2026 | $8,875 |
| Summer 2026 | $8,875 |
| Fall 2026 | $8,875 |
The following approximate amounts are not included in TCU's tuition and fees, and are subject to change without prior written notice:
| University health insurance | $2,205/Annually |
| Textbooks | Approximately $2,000 |
| Vehicle registration | $75 |
| Housing at primary clinical site | Student responsibility |
| Custom molded earpiece | $55 |
| American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Associate membership fee | $200 |
| National certification exam fee | $1,045 |
Before enrolling, every student must be in good physical and mental health, free from
communicable diseases, and submit a medical questionnaire and health history form
to the university and the School of Nurse Anesthesia.
Second-year students planning to start their clinical residency in August need to ensure that their immunizations, certifications, RN license and health insurance are up to date and submitted to the School's office by May 1.
All clinical students must keep their immunizations, certifications, RN license and health insurance current with both the School's office and their clinical site. Failure to meet these requirements will lead to suspension from the program.
See detailed medical requirements
Second-year students planning to start their clinical residency in August need to ensure that their immunizations, certifications, RN license and health insurance are up to date and submitted to the School's office by May 1.
All clinical students must keep their immunizations, certifications, RN license and health insurance current with both the School's office and their clinical site. Failure to meet these requirements will lead to suspension from the program.
See detailed medical requirements
Ready to Apply?
DNAP program for the January 2025 cohort accepts applications until June 5, 2024. Early submission is recommended.