Nursing Anesthesia/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Program Overview 

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®). 

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.