Doctor of Nursing Practice — Nurse Anesthesia Degree Program Goals and Outcomes
DNP-Nurse Anesthesia program goals
The goals of the Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia degree program include setting a national and global benchmark in nurse anesthesia education, embodying the spirit of UC Davis in transforming healthcare through innovation, inclusivity and sustainability. The program aims to cultivate a generation of nurse anesthetists who lead with excellence, compassion, and a commitment to the betterment of community health and well-being.
Upon completion of the Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia Degree Program, graduates will be prepared to sit for the National Certification Examination and become licensed Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists. This program prepares graduates who demonstrate:
Excellence in Clinical Practice: Graduates will demonstrate mastery in the full scope of nurse anesthesia practice, including readiness to deliver safe, compassionate and evidence-based care across settings.
Leadership in Healthcare: Alumni will emerge as leaders in healthcare, driving advancements in practice, policy and patient advocacy through a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.
Innovation and Research: The program will instill a robust foundation in research methodologies, encouraging graduates to contribute to the knowledge base of nurse anesthesia and engage in innovative solutions to complex healthcare challenges.
Sustainability and Resource Stewardship: Reflecting UC Davis’s commitment to sustainability, graduates will be adept at optimizing healthcare resources and advocating for environmentally responsible practices in anesthesia care.
Community Engagement and Diversity: Embracing UC Davis’s values, the program prioritizes cultivating a diverse and inclusive community, preparing graduates to provide culturally competent care and address health disparities in their communities.
Expected aggregate student outcomes
The six primary expected aggregate student outcomes for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Nurse Anesthesia degree program are shown below.
Goal: At least 90% of DNP – Nurse Anesthesia students will graduate on time (twelve consecutive quarters of consecutive coursework).
Goal: 85% of DNP – Nurse Anesthesia graduates pass the NBCRNA national certification exam on the first attempt.
Goal: 100% of DNP – Nurse Anesthesia graduates will find employment in a health care setting.
Goal: 50% of DNP – Nurse Anesthesia graduates will practice in medically underserved areas (MUAs), health professional shortage areas (HPSAs).
Goal: DNP – Nurse Anesthesia students will be satisfied (average score of 3.5 on a 5-point Likert scale) with their education program as measured by the end-of-program survey.
Goal: 100% of DNP-Nurse Anesthesia graduates will demonstrate competency through their culminating experience.
- DNP-Nurse Anesthesia Attrition Rates
Attrition Rate to be determined
- DNP-Nurse Anesthesia NCE (NBCRNA) Pass Rates (1st Time/Subsequent Pass Rate)
NCE Pass Rates to be determined
- DNP-Nurse Anesthesia Graduation Rate
Graduation Rate to be determined
- DNP-Nurse Anesthesia Employment Rate in the Profession (within six months of graduation)
Employment Rate to be determined
