For the online BSN to DNP Nurse Anesthesia program, your application will receive a holistic review. This means all aspects of who you are as an applicant will be considered including your academic preparedness, professional background, formative life experiences and unique strengths and attributes. The following list of applicant attributes and experiences is not all encompassing but is meant to help guide you in highlighting your strengths as you prepare your application.
- Shows a desire to learn about advanced practice nursing, evidence-based practice, leadership, and systems improvement.
- Has a well-defined purpose for becoming a CRNA and a vision for future practice.
- Brings a strong foundation in physiology, pharmacology, patient safety, autonomy, and critical thinking, with an openness to developing anesthesia knowledge throughout the program.
- Has experience using evidence, improving processes, or addressing clinical problems.
- Has relevant critical care experience and can clearly articulate what they have learned from those experiences.
- Demonstrates teamwork, advocacy, leadership, mentorship, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Has overcome challenges and can explain how those experiences shaped their growth and perspective.
- Contributes professionally and/or outside of work and demonstrates a commitment to serving others.
- Listens, communicates effectively, accepts feedback, and maintains professionalism under pressure.
- Embraces humility, compassion, curiosity, and a commitment to lifelong learning.