Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
The Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program is a practice-based doctoral degree with two specializations. The first specialization is the Entry-Level DNAP, designed for bachelor's prepared licensed registered nurses to become certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) and provides discipline specific preparation in biology and anesthesia. The second specialization is the Advanced DNAP for master's level practicing CRNAs to become DNAP-prepared practitioners, allowing these individuals to expand their background in areas of biology and anesthesia specific to their discipline.
DNAP candidates must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (B) on the graduate record at Central Connecticut State University. In addition to grade-point requirements for good academic standing, students should note that no more than two grades of C+ or C (i.e. two C’s, or two C+’s , or one C and one C+) are permitted for courses included on the planned program of graduate study.
The DNAP degree is conferred upon the student who has completed, subject to approval of the faculty and administrative officials, all requirements of the planned program of graduate study, including a Doctoral Scholarly Project. Each candidate is responsible for identifying a project advisor, choosing a topic with the advisor, and completing the project as outlined in the department's approval processes. Doctoral Scholarly Project titles will be listed in the Commencement program booklet.