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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:
    1. Anatomy & Physiology I (or its equivalent)
    2. Anatomy & Physiology II (or its equivalent)
    3. Microbiology
    4. 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
DETAILED ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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

The tuition below is for the 2027 cohort. These charges will be paid incrementally as the student progresses through their enrollment.

Total $115,000
Spring 2025 $8,100
Summer 2025 $8,100
Fall 2025 $23,540
Spring 2026 $22,520
Summer 2026 $15,740
Fall 2026 $9,250
Spring 2027 $9,250
Summer 2027 $9,250
Fall 2027 $9,250

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
Student Parking Permit $75
Housing at primary clinical site Student responsibility
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

Ready to Apply?

DNAP program for the January 2025 cohort accepts applications until May 15, 2024. Early submission is recommended.

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