Frequently asked questions about the time, duration and clinicals in the Ohio University-OhioHealth Grant Medical Center Nurse Anesthesia BSN to DNP program at Ohio University.
How long is the program?
36 months, 9 semesters
What times are classes offered?
Nurse anesthesia classes are taught Monday to Friday during the day. DNP core courses are offered in an online asynchronous format with some expected synchronous sessions. Clinical/practicum courses are generally Monday through Friday; but may also occur at other times, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
Clinical/practicum experiences begin the second year and require emergent case experience that may require weekends, nights, and holidays.
Are any courses online?
DNP core courses are offered in an online format. All of the nurse anesthesia didactic coursework is conducted in a classroom setting. All coursework must be taken within the 36-month program of study.
What are the requirements for Clinical or Practicum Hours?
Our Nurse Anesthesia program requires 2,300 hours.
Students will administer anesthesia for patients of all ages with a variety of pre-existing conditions undergoing a full spectrum of surgical and diagnostic procedures. Clinical experiences include elective and emergent procedures, call experience, OB, cardiac, ICU, regional, pediatric and rural rotations. Students participate in clinical experiences at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital, OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, OhioHealth Doctor's Hospital, OhioHealth Marion General Hospital, OhioHealth O'Bleness, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Adena Regional Medical Center, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Miami Valley Hospital, and Upper Valley Medical Center.
DNP practicum hours are dependent on the course objectives and the student’s DNP Project. Faculty work closely with students in the selection of a preceptor-mentor and clinical setting.
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