PhD in Nurse Anesthetist (PhD)

Tuition fees for PhD Nurse Anesthetist are 12,546 USD per year.

The Clarkson College Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nurse Anesthesia option combines an anesthesia academic curriculum with clinical practice providing anesthesia care across the life span. The curriculum includes courses in leadership, healthcare policy, and the evidence-based process to prepare graduates to navigate healthcare complexities and improve patient outcomes. Students engage in simulation labs and clinical rotations in urban and rural facilities.

The program comprises 89 total semester hours, including 28 hours of core DNP requirements and 61 hours of Nurse Anesthesia specialty core requirements. It features a 20-month didactic phase followed by a 16-month full-time clinical practicum, and includes a DNP scholarly project.

Graduates are prepared to become certified nurse anesthesia providers capable of independent practice and are eligible to take the National Certification Examination.

The programme totals about 89 credit hours. Full-time, front-loaded program with a 20-month didactic phase (first 8 months online, next 12 months on campus) followed by a 16-month full-time clinical practicum. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 64% of applicants.

Clarkson College began in 1888 as Nebraska’s first school of nursing. It later established a new campus, expanded its program offerings and adopted a new name. Healthcare remains the central focus, with nine fields and twenty majors covering undergraduate and graduate study. Professional learning options include Basic Life Support, Medication and Nurse Aide courses, offered online or on campus throughout the year. The academic approach combines professional preparation with clinical experience. Faculty members include experienced educators and practicing clinicians, giving students the opportunity to learn from academic and healthcare perspectives. Students may begin contributing to their communities before graduation through their chosen field.

Located in Omaha, Nebraska, Clarkson College operates a close-knit campus with a new Welcome Center and services supporting study, campus involvement and career preparation. The college is an educational partner with Nebraska Medicine and has more than 10 partnerships supporting education and professional growth. Students can take part in campus services, online resources, events and activities beyond the classroom. International students are welcomed alongside undergraduate, graduate, transfer and adult learners. Programs are offered in campus-based and online formats. Financial aid resources include scholarships, grants, loans and payment plans. Healthcare remains central to the student experience, with clinical learning and professional preparation connected across the college’s academic pathways.