A DNAP Degree in Health Administration Tailored for You
A DNAP Degree in Health Administration Tailored for You
If you're a working certified registered nurse anesthetist seeking more administrative responsibilities or want to address the challenges of our complex healthcare system, earning a Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice with an Emphasis in Health Administration from 51小黄车 will prepare you for leadership positions in healthcare.
The Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice CRNA completion degree assists master's-prepared, practicing CRNA professionals opportunities to bridge their degree to the practice doctorate. At Webster, you'll enhance your skills to collaborate and educate other health professionals to improve the health of individuals and their communities.
51小黄车鈥檚 Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice with an Emphasis in Health Administration program is designed for working RNs. By graduation, students will have obtained real-world clinical experiences at healthcare institutions in general, regional and monitored anesthesia care to adults and children. With advances in cell biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, genetics, forensics and surgery technology, the St. Louis region is in the heart of the rapidly developing BioBelt corridor and provides desirable career options for graduates.
Earning your DNAP with an Emphasis in Health Administration at Webster gives you a nationally respected degree accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) and Higher Learning Commission and, you will have the support of our engaged community of faculty mentors, peers and alumni.
Earn Your DNAP Online on Your Time
When you join our CRNA to DNAP completion program with an Emphasis in Health Administration, you will have the flexibility to complete your education without sacrificing your professional or personal time.
We designed our DNAP online completion program for working CRNAs, allowing you to study anywhere, anytime without interrupting your practice and personal obligations.
We are a leader in preparing nurse anesthetists to improve healthcare for the better, as the only CRNA to DNAP program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) Higher Learning Commission to offer an Emphasis in Health Administration.
COA-Accredited Degree
51小黄车 is accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) for the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice entry-level and completion programs. The COA's next review of the program is scheduled for May 2030.
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鈥淚 am ready to be there during that critical moment when my patient is having surgery because Webster has prepared me with the knowledge and technique.鈥�
DNAP, '24
Advance Your Career with the CRNA to DNAP with an Emphasis in Health Administration
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Advance Your Career with the CRNA to DNAP with an Emphasis in Health Administration Degree
Receive Specialized Career Preparation
51小黄车鈥檚 Nurse Anesthesia Doctorate with an Emphasis in Health Administration program offers a unique focus on health administration for full-time working professionals seeking leadership roles in healthcare.
鈥淭he classes and information presented have been very informative and applicable to my clinical practice. The professors and faculty are very knowledgeable in their areas of expertise and have been wonderful to work with. I highly recommend this program.鈥�
MSNA, 鈥�12; DNAP, 鈥�23
Expand Leadership Skills in the Practice Environment
The DNAP focuses on equipping the nurse anesthetist with content areas that emphasize clinical practice-oriented leadership through evidence-based research, quality improvement, intradepartmental collaboration and systems leadership, consistent with AACN guidelines and approval by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs.
Learn from Experienced Experts
Work closely with faculty mentors who have decades of professional, research and academic experience, helping to prepare you for the rewards and challenges of being a leader in today鈥檚 healthcare system.
Benefit from an Interdisciplinary Curriculum
To prepare for health administration roles, you鈥檒l take courses through the George Herbert Walker School of Business. You will learn advanced theories and strategies in administration and finance from leading faculty.
CRNA to DNAP Completion Degree
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Program Details
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51小黄车 Online
This 17-month, 32-credit-hour program is offered 100% online to accommodate working CRNAs. HLTH 5000 and HLTH 5050 have a required synchronous activity once a week.
What Can You Do with a DNAP Degree?
Earning your DNAP online at Webster University will build on your education and professional experience for advancement within your current organization, or new careers in other health care systems or universities.
The CRNA to DNAP program emphasizes clinical practice-oriented leadership through evidence-based research, health administration, quality improvement, intradepartmental collaboration and systems leadership. Our curriculum aligns with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing鈥檚 guidelines and the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. Here are a few rewarding careers you can explore with a DNAP degree:
- Educator
- Independent Business Practice/Owner
- Hospital Administrator
- Researcher
- Manager
- Health Care Consultant
- Practice Administrator
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Call 314-246-7800 or 800-753-6765 or send an email to admit@webster.edu.