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Nurse Anesthesia Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (DNP)
This pioneering program, the only one of its kind in the NYC metropolitan area housed in a public institution, offers preparation for dual-certification as a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) and an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (AGACNP).
With a rigorous three-year curriculum and access to cutting-edge simulation centers, students will gain unparalleled hands-on experience. Our prestigious clinical partnerships with NewYork-Presbyterian and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ensure exposure to high-acuity settings, preparing graduates for leadership in healthcare.
Graduates of the program are eligible for New York State NP certification and meet educational eligibility requirements for national board certification by the National Board of Certification & Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (AGACNP-BC®), and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (ACNPC-AG®).
Course of Study
The program's rigorous three-year, full-time curriculum spans 100 credits over nine semesters (summer, fall, spring), offering unparalleled education and training. Students will engage in cutting-edge clinical practice projects, fostering innovation and critical thinking as they apply their learning to real-world clinical challenges.
Why Hunter?
As the flagship nursing school of CUNY, HBSON boasts a rich history of over 60 years of preparing nurses to serve urban underserved populations. With a longstanding reputation for academic excellence and accessibility, our school is deeply committed to advancing health and health equity in New York City and global communities.
HBSON’s program is the only one in the New York City metropolitan area housed within a public college or university, providing New York residents with the advantage of in-state tuition rates. In addition to the HBSON nursing labs, students will benefit from two state-of-the-art simulation learning centers: the New York Simulation Center for the Health Sciences (NYSIM) and the Weill Cornell Medicine Skills Acquisition and Innovation Laboratory (SAIL). NYSIM, a collaborative venture between NYU Langone Health and CUNY, serves as the hub of simulation education in the health sciences at both institutions. SAIL, established by the Department of Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine, offers advanced operating room and surgical simulation technology, capable of recreating nearly any healthcare scenario.
Clinical Partners
Our program’s prestigious clinical affiliations with NewYork-Presbyterian and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ensure that students gain hands-on experience in diverse, high-acuity settings. NewYork-Presbyterian, one of the nation’s leading academic health centers, is affiliated with two Ivy League medical schools: Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is a world-renowned comprehensive center dedicated to cancer care, research, and education. These clinical partnerships provide our students with real-world exposure and the practical skills critical for success in their careers.
Expert Faculty
Led by Dr. Stephen Yermal and Dr. Jennifer Ross-Majumdar, experts in nurse anesthesia education and research, the program fosters innovation, research, and excellence.
- Specialty Director Dr. Stephen Yermal, PhD, RN, CRNA, brings extensive experience in nurse anesthesia curriculum development and program administration. Dr. Yermal has been instrumental in developing nurse anesthesia programs at other institutions, including Georgetown University, the University of Miami, and Oregon Health and Science University. His research interests focus on the bio-behavioral aspects of the perioperative period, providing critical insights into patient care during surgery.
- Dr. Jennifer Ross-Majumdar, PhD, RN, CRNA, the Assistant Specialty Director, is a highly esteemed leader in nurse anesthesia education, clinical practice, and research. Her research, particularly in oncology symptom science, has been widely published and presented at national conferences.
The Nurse Anesthesia Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner DNP program meets the highest standards of nurse anesthesia education and fosters a culture of research, innovation, and continuous improvement. Our program is poised to produce the next generation of nurse anesthesia leaders who are well-equipped to meet the evolving healthcare needs of people living in New York City and global communities.
Learn More
- Program FAQ
- Upcoming Information Sessions
Eligibility
Admission requirements include a bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 (4.0 scale), completion of an undergraduate statistics course and a discrete undergraduate nursing research course, a current New York State RN license, and a minimum of two years of post-baccalaureate full-time registered nursing critical care experience. See our DNP program admission requirements for details.
How to Apply
Submit an online application through the Office of Graduate Admissions that includes a statement of purpose, resume, and two relevant letters of recommendation. Please review our DNP program admission requirements before beginning your application.
Application Deadline
Annual deadline of November 1 for admission in the summer term.
Program Goals
- Provide a positive and supportive learning environment with a focus on meeting the needs of adult learners from all backgrounds.
- Prepare professional nurses in the art and science of perisurgical anesthesia and acute/critical care.
- Meet the societal need for safe, competent and patient centric acute/critical care, and perisurgical anesthesia care.
Program Learning Outcomes
The program prepares graduates to:
- Deliver safe and patient centric perisurgical anesthesia and acute care to patients of all ages and physical conditions.
- Develop and implement anesthesia management throughout the perisurgical and acute care continuum using a variety of current acute/critical care and anesthesia techniques, agents and equipment.
- Apply knowledge to practice in decision-making and problem-solving.
- Provide advanced practice nursing perisurgical anesthesia and acute/critical care based on sound principles and research evidence.
- Interact on a professional level with integrity using appropriate verbal, nonverbal and written communication in the delivery of perisurgical anesthesia and acute/critical care.
Accreditation
The Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing Nurse Anesthesia Program has been accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
10275 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 906
Rosemont, IL 60018-5603
(224) 275-9130
www.coacrna.org
The Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing Nurse Anesthesia Adult-Gerontology Acute Care DNP Program has received NYS Education Department approval:
New York State Education Department
2nd Floor, West Wing
89 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12234
For more information, please refer to our program FAQ or attend an information session. Questions about the program may be directed to htr-crna@hunter.cuny.edu.
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