Admission to the Master's to DNAP Program, cDNAP

Admission to the cDNAP Program is offered only to CRNAs who possess a master’s degree and is contingent upon submission of the following items/documentation:

Admission Criteria

• Hold an earned master’s degree from a college or university accredited by an accreditor recognized by the US Department of Education;
• Must be a practicing Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist possessing a current certification or re-certification from the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists;
• Graduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (Overall or last 60 hours)
• A graduate level research course with an earned grade of “B” or better.

Selection Criteria

Total enrollment in the cDNAP program is limited. The admission of each class will be based upon the "best qualified" as determined by the Admissions Committee. Selection will be based upon the following criteria:

• Personal interview;
• Nurse anesthesia experience in clinical practice, education, leadership, and management;
• Academic achievement;
• Professional references.

All positions are filled on a competitive basis. The Graduate Programs of Nurse Anesthesia reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant as determined by the Admissions Committee. All decisions by this committee are final and not subject to appeal.

Application Process

The application for admission can be found online at http://www.txwes.edu. In addition, the following documentation must be submitted:

• Completed online application for admission to the cDNAP Program;
• Application fee, non-refundable;
• Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended;
• Two professional references:
  • One from an educator that can attest to the applicant’s academic ability and aptitude for advance learning;
  • One from a clinical supervisor/colleague that can attest to the applicant’s clinical skills.

Admission to the program is determined by the GPNA Graduate Admission Committee.  Applicants are offered full admission or are denied admission.  Denied applicants may re-apply the following year.  No guarantee is made regarding full admission for those who re-apply.

Students who have completed at least one semester of course(s) can elect to not register for any cDNAP courses for a single semester without having to resign from the program and re-apply. Caution must be used as courses are typically offered once per year and students must complete the program within five years of enrollment into the program.

Applicants Accepted to the Program

Applicants accepted to the program will confirm their intention to enroll in the program through e-mail and will provide payment of the deposit.  Orientation information will be e-mailed to each enrolled student prior to registration.  Classes begin in Summer Term and exact dates are determined by the University Calendar.

Provisional Acceptance

Applicants lacking prerequisite admission course requirements (i.e., Graduate-level research), may be accepted provisionally.  Provisional status will require submitting the deposit.  However, provisional status will not be extended past the first week (first semester) of the program.  If ALL admission requirements are not met, students will be denied permission to register and will forfeit their deposit.

Non-Degree Students

Non-matriculated students may enroll in cDNAP courses on a space-available basis with the approval of the Director of the cDNAP Program and the course director as a non-degree seeking student.