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Providing patients a comfortable and pain-free experience during one of the most critical times in their health care experience is crucial. As one of only two DNP nurse anesthesia programs in Wisconsin, we ensure our students are equipped in a variety of regional and general anesthesia techniques for every setting in which anesthesia is delivered to patients.
As a student at Marquette University, you'll graduate as an expert clinician who understands the complexities of health care, including patient safety, advanced diagnostics and treatments, information technology, business management and health care finance.
Post-BSN DNP | |
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Credits Tuition Cost Program Duration Application Deadline and Interview Date Cohort Model Work Requirements (in order to apply) |
91 Tuition Cost Per Credit: $1,220.00 3 years, full-time only January 15 Interviews in February-March Fall start; 10 students admitted each year Minimum of one-two years of full-time work experience (or its part-time equivalent) as a registered nursing in the United States in a critical care setting. |
Clinical rotations for the program are all within driving distance of the Marquette campus. Students will meet the College of Nursing D.N.P. program learning outcomes and the graduate standards on pages 17-20 as specified by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) at program completion.
This program must be completed on a full-time basis.
Year One
Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice
Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
Healthcare Informatics, Technology and Prof Issues (online course)
Scientific Foundations of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
Simulation Lab
Nurse Anesthesia Physiology (Hybrid)
Research & Evidence as a Foundation for Nursing (online course)
Pathophysiological Concepts for Advanced Nursing Practice
Nurse Anesthesia Neurobiology (hybrid course)
Nurse Anesthesia Basic Principles
Simulation Lab
Nurse Anesthesia Pharmacology
Theoretical Foundations of Nursing (online)
Ethics, Policy and Health Care Advocacy (hybrid course)
Nurse Anesthesia Advanced Principles I
Simulation Lab
Professional Issues in Nurse Anesthesia DNP Practice
Nurse Anesthesia Clinical I
Year Two
Quality and Patient Safety in Health Care (online course)
Epidemiology (hybrid course)
Nurse Anesthesia Advanced Principles II
Nurse Anesthesia Clinical II
Applied Statistics
Translational Research (online course)
Nurse Anesthesia Residency
Organizational and Systems Leadership (online course)
Nurse Anesthesia Residency II
Year Three
Capstone I (hybrid course)
Nurse Anesthesia Residency III
Capstone II (hybrid course)
Nurse Anesthesia Specialty Immersion I
Nurse Anesthesia Specialty Immersion II
Student Program Enrollment and Outcomes
Information regarding number of applications received; number applicants admitted; average BSN and science GPA for admission cohort; percent attrition; number graduated; first-time NCE pass rates; and, employment rates for each admission cohort are available.
The nurse anesthesia educational program annually updates this table of information.*
Updated June 16, 2020
Admission Year (Fall) |
Number Applications Received |
Number Admitted |
BSN GPA (average) |
Science GPA (average) |
Attrition Rate |
Number Graduated |
First-time NCE Pass Rate |
Percent employed within 6 months program completion |
2018 |
116 |
10 |
3.61 |
3.49 |
0% |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
2019 |
107 |
10 |
3.64 |
3.62 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
2020 |
137 |
10 |
3.69 |
3.61 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
*required field
*A critical care setting is defined as one where, on a routine basis, the registered nurse manages one or more of the following: invasive hemodynamic monitors (e.g., pulmonary artery, central venous pressure, and arterial catheters), cardiac assist devices, mechanical ventilation, and vasoactive infusions. Examples of critical care settings may include but are not limited to: surgical intensive care, cardiothoracic intensive care, coronary intensive care, medical intensive care, pediatric intensive care, and neonatal intensive care. Experiences in other areas may be considered provided the applicant can demonstrate competence with the above identified skills (i.e., invasive monitoring, etc.).
Applicants are encouraged to submit all application materials well in advance of the cycle end date to allow adequate time for application verification by the Marquette Graduate School and to ensure receipt of all materials (e.g., professional recommendations, academic transcripts). Only applications that are complete by the January 15 application cycle and date will be reviewed for admission to the program
Applicants are encouraged to review the complete admission and application requirements in the Marquette University Graduate School Bulletin. The list below is a synopsis of these requirements:
Lisa J. Thiemann, Ph.D., CRNA, APNP, FNAP, Program Director and Clinical Associate Professor
Jose (Jay) Tumulak, DNP, CRNA, APRN
Associate Program Director and Clinical Assistant Professor
Mary Karlet, PhD, CRNA, APRN
Adjunct Instructor
Devarsh Murthy, DNP, CRNA, APNP
Adjunct Instructor
Christopher M. Repsa, DNP, CRNA, APNP
Adjunct Instructor
Maura White, DNP, CRNA, APNP
For a comprehensive listing of merit-based aid (graduate assistantships/fellowships), visit the departmental financial aid webpage. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to apply for need-based federal aid (loans) to help fund their educational expenses as well.
Governmental financial aid office -- https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Lizzie Kerrick- email Lizzie
Taylor Rose Pamperin, M.Ed.- email Taylor
Accreditation-related information
Graduate Student Handbook 2020-2021