Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice at Rocky Vista University

| Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice | A Message from the Program Director

A MESSAGE FROM THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Welcome to Rocky Vista University’s Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program. I am pleased that you have chosen to pursue your next academic and professional steps with us. At RVU, the success and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff has always been a top priority. The following pages describe our curriculum and the policies that will guide you on your path to receiving your DNAP degree.

The curriculum we have designed will give you a broad and deep exposure to scientific and anesthetic principles. It will require you to think critically about how science is applied to anesthesia practice. This includes learning about diversity, equity, and inclusion and preparing you for successfully working in diverse workplace settings with people from many backgrounds. Our dedicated and highly educated didactic and clinical faculty will challenge your ideas, inspire your curiosity, and develop your drive to enhance your learning. All of these aspects culminate in a DNAP program that will prepare you for successful entry into anesthesia practice.

We are committed to your education and aim to set a positive example for you, the student, by conducting ourselves with the utmost level of professionalism, compassion, and integrity. And we will expect you to do the same, as these are the most respected characteristics of healthcare professionals, researchers, and people.

I applaud you for embarking on this educational journey and I look forward to seeing what you will accomplish as part of RVU’s first DNAP class.

Sincerely,

Craig S. Atkins DNP, CRNA
Program Director, Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
Rocky Vista University

Matriculation Process

After receiving the initial offer of provisional admission to the DNAP, candidates must fulfill the conditions outlined in the matriculation agreement, including:

Payment of a $1000 seat fee to secure your admission and clinical site as stated above. Deposits will be applied to tuition upon matriculation.
Successful passage of a drug screen and background check. Both services are to be scheduled and managed through PreCheck and are to be completed by the dates specified on the matriculation agreement. An applicant who has a deficiency or abnormality discovered on either screening will be referred to a sub-committee for further investigation.
Completion of required medical and immunization documents to be scheduled and managed through SentryMD and to be completed by the dates specified on the matriculation agreement.
Enrollment in the medical insurance plan provided by the University or submission of a waiver demonstrating proof of comparable coverage.
Any other requirements outlined in the matriculation agreement.

Transfer of Credits