Curriculum

Overview

Our 90-credit CRNA program employs a hybrid model consisting of online courses, face-to-face immersive learning experiences, simulations, and five in-person clinical residencies. The program comprises nine 13-week semesters and takes three years to complete with no summers off.

The program’s modified front-loaded model allows students to complete first-year courses almost entirely online. One-week immersions for clinical labs and simulation will be required in Semesters 1-7 at the university’s Portland Center.

The five residency experiences will be at various clinical sites and will be arranged by the program. Students are responsible for their own living accommodations while participating in their residencies.

Semester 1 (12 Credits)

• APNA 500 Philosophy & Theory for the Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse (1 credit)
• APNA 501 Advanced Anatomy (3 credits)
• APNA 510 Ethics for the Advanced Practice Nurse (2 credits)
• APNA 520 Advanced Health Assessment (3 credits)
• APNA 530 Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology I (3 credits)

Semester 2 (12 Credits)

• APNA 531 Chemistry & Physics (Bioscience) for CRNAs (3 credits)
• APNA 540 Advanced Pharmacology (4 credits)
• APNA 550 Informatics and Technology for the Advanced Practice Nurse (2 credits)
• APNA 551 Principles of Anesthesia I (3 credits)

Semester 3 (12 Credits)

• APNA 560 Evidence Based Practice for the Advanced Practice Nurse (3 credits)
• APNA 570 Quality and Safety for the Advanced Practice Nurse (3 credits)
• APNA 611 Nurse Anesthesia Pharmacology (3 credits)
• APNA 621 Principles of Anesthesia II (3 credits)

Semester 4 (12 Credits)

• APNA 600 Healthcare Policy Influence – Population Health, Culture, and Diversity (3 credits)
• APNA 610 Research Methods (3 credits)
• APNA 631 Coexisting Diseases and Anesthetic Implications (3 credits)
• APNA 641 Advanced Principles of Anesthesia I (3 credits)

Semester 5 (9 Credits)

• APNA 620 Research Design, Statistics, & Data Analysis (3 credits)
• APNA 651 Advanced Principles of Anesthesia II & Pain Management (3 credits)
• APNA 680 Nurse Anesthesia Residency I (3 credits)

Semester 6 (8 Credits)

• APNA 690 Nurse Anesthesia Residency II (3 credits)
• APNA 700 Professional Issues, Economics, and Interprofessional Collaboration (2 credits)
• APNA 710 Leadership and Professional Roles for the Advanced Practice Nurse (2 credits)

Semester 7 (8 Credits)

• APNA 720 Nurse Anesthesia Residency III (6 credits)
• APNA 750 DNP Project Design/Development (2 credits)

Semester 8 (8 Credits)

• APNA 730 Nurse Anesthesia Residency IV (6 credits)
• APNA 751 DNP Project Implementation (2 credits)

Semester 9 (9 Credits)

• APNA 740 Nurse Anesthesia Residency V (6 credits)
• APNA 752 DNP Project Dissemination (2 credits)
• APNA 760 NCE Review and Clinical Topic Synthesis (1 credit)

Note: Curriculum is subject to change in accordance with Council on Accreditation guidelines.

Clinical Hours

Residency 1
390 hours available

Residency 2
390 hours available

Residency 3
520 hours available

Residency 4
520 hours available

Residency 5
520 hours available

Total
2,340 hours