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Nurse Anesthesia

Format & Location

On-Campus (Fairfield, CT), On-Campus (Austin, TX)

School/College

Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies
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Start Dates

Summer 2027 (May)

Application Deadline

Priority: May 15, 2026

Completion

3 years

Schedule

Full-Time

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A full-time, 36-month doctoral program that prepares students as expert clinicians for every stage and setting in which anesthesia is delivered to patients.

By the Numbers

#1

Best Nurse Anesthetist Doctor's Degree Schools in the New England Region
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Top 5%

Best Nursing Schools in the Nation
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#1

Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region
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What You'll Learn and Do

Be prepared to take on anything

From routine surgical cases to trauma and major burn situations, you'll work on a variety of scenarios that will expertly prepare you for the challenges that lie ahead.

Two locations, one nationally-ranked program

The nationally ranked program has locations in Austin, Texas and Fairfield, Connecticut. The program is fully accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).

Use intersectionality to your advantage

Graduates will leverage an intersectional approach in nurse anesthesia, applying their knowledge of healthcare organizations, business management, information technology, and policy-making to enhance anesthesia care delivery and address diverse patient needs. This preparation enables them to assume various leadership roles within healthcare organizations and academia.

Let your education lead you

In addition to becoming skilled nurse anesthetists, graduates are prepared to be leaders in healthcare, capable of providing anesthesia care to a wide variety of patients across the lifespan. With a cross-population perspective, they are equipped to assess, manage, and evaluate common and complex problems in anesthesia, contributing to high-quality, patient-centered care within their specialty.

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Course Requirements

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Nurse Anesthesia Track

Contact Us

Graduate Admission
gradadmis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4184

Define Your Future

Admissions

From your first admission conversation to graduation and beyond, you’ll find support at every turn. The Fairfield University student support network is dedicated to meeting your needs. You’ll receive personal, academic, and financial guidance as you complete your Doctorate in Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia.

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Admission Requirements

Tuition and Financial Aid

Credits: 100

Cost per Semester: $15,500 per semester

Cost per semester does not include fees or annual increases. Figures are based on the 2026-27 rate.

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Fairfield University's Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies programs use the latest in medical equipment and small classroom settings to provide a practical and engaging education for its nurse anesthesia residents.

Learn from Industry Experts 

Fairfield University’s Egan School boasts experienced faculty who inspire students to become leaders across social and healthcare environments. These students actively engage with faculty in practice, policy, scholarship, and service.

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Steven Belmont
Steven Belmont
Director, Nurse Anesthesia Program, Associate Professor of the Practice, Nursing
Leigh Taylor
Leigh Taylor
Assistant Director of Nurse Anesthesia Program, Nursing

Meeting the faculty assured me of not only gaining invaluable mentors but also becoming part of a supportive community that fosters success. Fairfield's program boasts affiliations with various clinical sites across multiple states, and the faculty's dedication ensures a smooth journey through the rigorous three-year program."

– Sabrina Novak, DNP ’26, RN, BSN, Nurse Anesthesia Resident

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Accreditation

Fairfield University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education in the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.) The Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education through 2027. These accreditations include both the North Benson Fairfield, CT and Austin, TX campuses.

COA

Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs

The Fairfield University Nurse Anesthesia Program on both the Fairfield, CT and Austin, TX campuses is fully accredited through May 2031 by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), 10275 W Higgins Rd, Suite 906, Rosemont, IL 60018-5603, 224-275-9130.

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NLN Center of Excellence in Nursing Education

NLN Center of Excellence in Nursing Education

The Egan School is accredited by The National League for Nursing.

Class of 2025

92%

First Time NCE Pass Rate

0%

Attrition Rate

100%

Employment Rate Within Six Months of Graduating

Clinical Affiliations

Nurse anesthesia residents spend more than 24 months in clinical learning alongside CRNAs and anesthesiologists. Clinical requirements average 32–40 hours of operating room time per week. The COA requires a minimum of 2,000 clinical hours and 650 cases for graduation, which graduates of the program will exceed. Nurse anesthesia residents move throughout their clinical experiences utilizing graduated clinical privilege levels, allowing for more autonomy and independence as they progress.

Nurse anesthesia residents gain hands-on experience in a variety of anesthetic techniques, including regional (neuraxial and peripheral nerve blocks), general, and monitored anesthesia care under the close supervision of a supportive team of CRNA and MD clinical faculty. From scheduled to all specialty cases, they will experience a variety of situations to expertly prepare them to graduate as full-scope practice CRNAs. Nurse anesthesia residents obtain their clinical experience at the following approved sites.

Connecticut Children's Medical Center
(Hartford, CT)

Connecticut Children's Surgery Center — Farmington
(Farmington, CT)

Danbury Hospital
(Danbury, CT)

Dartmouth Hitchcock ASC Manchester
(Manchester, NH)

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
(Lebanon, NH)

Mercy Medical Center
(Springfield, MA)

Middlesex Hospital
(Middletown, CT)

Naugatuck Valley Surgical Center (NVSC)
(Waterbury, CT)

New Milford Hospital
(New Milford, CT)

NewYork-Presbyterian — Queens
(Flushing, NY)

NewYork-Presbyterian — Weill Cornell
(New York, NY)

Norwalk Hospital
(Norwalk, CT)

Saint Francis Hospital
(Hartford, CT)

Saint Mary's Hospital
(Waterbury, CT)

Stamford Health — Tully Center
(Stamford, CT)

Stamford Hospital
(Stamford, CT)

Stony Brook University — Eastern Long Island Hospital
(Greenport, NY)

Stony Brook University Hospital
(Stony Brook, NY)

UConn Health
(Farmington, CT)

Yale New Haven Health — Bridgeport Hospital
(Bridgeport, CT)

Yale New Haven Health — Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus 
(Milford, CT)

Yale New Haven Health — McGivney Advanced Surgery Center 
(New Haven, CT)

Yale New Haven Health — North Haven Campus 
(North Haven, CT)

Yale New Haven Health — Park Avenue Medical Center
(Trumbull, CT)

Yale New Haven Health — Saint Raphael Campus
(New Haven, CT)

Yale New Haven Health — Shoreline Medical Center
(Guilford, CT)

Yale New Haven Health — Yale New Haven Hospital York Street Campus
(New Haven, CT)

Ascension Seton Hays
(Kyle, TX)

Ascension Seton Medical Center
(Austin, TX)

Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital
(Austin, TX)

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center — Temple
(Temple, TX)

Baylor Scott & White McLane Children’s Medical Center
(Temple, TX)

Dell Children's Medical Center
(Austin, TX)

Dell Children's Medical Center — North Campus
(Austin, TX)

Dell Seton Medical Center
(Austin, TX)

Methodist Hospital Hill Country
(Fredericksburg, TX)

Olin E Teague Veteran’s Administration Hospital
(Temple, TX)

St. David’s Georgetown Hospital
(Georgetown, TX)

St. David’s Medical Center
(Austin, TX)

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center
(Austin, TX)

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center
(Round Rock, TX)

St. David’s South Austin Medical Center
(Austin, TX)

Seton Medical Center Williamson
(Round Rock, TX)

Surgicare of South Austin
(Austin, TX)

Career Outlook

The nationally-ranked programs offered by the Egan School allow graduates to pursue jobs in a range of locations with various employers. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nurse Anesthesia program has landed jobs for 100% of our students, with a 100% employment rate within 4 months of graduation. 95.8% of students believe that achieving this degree put them on the right path to obtaining their career goals. 92.2% Employment in the northeast (CT, 64.7%; NY, 15.7%; MA, 5.9%; NJ,5.9%).

Employers

Recent Placements

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
  • U.S. Navy
  • Yale New Haven Hospital
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

Beyond the classroom, my time at Fairfield has allowed me to forge lasting connections with peers, mentors, and alumni, creating a supportive network that continues to enrich my personal and professional life. These relationships have opened doors to new opportunities, collaborations, and friendships that I cherish deeply."

Alexis Marsico ‘24 - Yale New Haven Health

Latest Anesthesia News

Feature

A cheerful group of students posing for a picture in front of a spacious window, allowing sunlight to illuminate the scene.

Campuses Converge for Nurse Anesthesia Capping Ceremony

Second-year nurse anesthesia residents at the Austin Campus and Main Campus came together to celebrate the start of their clinical education.

Navy veteran Chris Mangram ’25 prepares for an exam in Fundamentals of Nursing.

Austin Programs Approved by Texas Veterans Commission

Fairfield University Austin Campus

DNP-Nurse Anesthesia Program Accredited in Austin, Texas

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By incorporating a diverse array of professors from various specialties and disciplines to lecture on topics in our curriculum, our learning experience is continuously enriched. This approach ensures that the content remains fresh and the teaching styles are dynamic, allowing for a multifaceted and engaging learning journey."

– Muhammed Butt, DNP ’26, RN, BSN, Nurse Anesthesia Resident

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 30/year for the Fairfield, CT North Benson Road campus
  • 15/year for the Austin, TX campus 

The nurse anesthesia program’s NCE Board pass rates meet the current Council on Accreditation's benchmark.

  • 2021: 100% first-time pass rate.
  • 2022: 92% first-time pass rate, 100% second time.
  • 2023: 100% first-time pass rate.
  • 2024: 100% first-time pass rate.
  • 2025: 92% first-time pass rate.

  • The attrition rate for the 2022 cohort was 4%.
  • The attrition rate for the 2023 cohort was 6%.
  • The attrition rate for the 2024 cohort was 6%. 
  • The attrition rate for the 2025 cohort was 0%.

100% of the Class of 2025 graduates were employed as CRNAs within 6 months of graduation.

  • The nurse anesthesia program is a Full-Time program requiring an extensive time commitment to complete the rigorous clinical and academic requirements. It requires personal and social sacrifices for both the student and his/her support systems.
  • Students should expect to spend approximately 60 hours/week engaging in program related activities once nurse anesthesia residency begins. This does not include study time or class preparation.
  • Decisions to continue working must be made by the individual student but the program administration highly discourages full-time employment. 

Effective for students matriculating in 2027 and future terms, Fairfield's Nurse Anesthesia program does not accept transfer credits. All matriculated students must complete the full 100-credit program.

A critical care area is defined as one where the registered professional nurse manages one or more of the following in an intensive care setting:

  • Invasive hemodynamic monitors
  • Cardiac assist devices
  • Mechanical ventilation
  • Vasoactive infusions

The employment verification form helps confirm that applicants meet the required clinical experience standards for admission to the nurse anesthesia program. Specifically, it provides a means for verifying that applicants have one year of full-time ICU experience.

The nurse anesthesia program tuition is set prior to each cohort starting and divided evenly by nine semesters.

  • All students enrolled in the nurse anesthesia program carry a full-time credit load and are therefore eligible for financial aid throughout the program.
  • There is limited federal grant money in the form of HRSA-Nurse Anesthesia Traineeship Grants, depending upon the fiscal year and award received by the university. 

  • $3,000 nonrefundable tuition deposit which is credited toward your Bursar account for the first semester tuition. 
  • Anesthesia texts 
  • Core & APRN course textbooks 
  • Laptop computer
  • SEE exam registration if unable to meet program benchmark.
  • Nurse licensure fees 
  • BCLS, ACLS, PALS certification & recertification
  • NCE 
  • Living/travel expenses for distant clinical sites
  • Academic and professional conferences

For more information, call the Office of Graduate Admission at (203) 254-4184 or email gradadmis@fairfield.edu.

Fairfield's program is a full-time, cohort-style program that begins in May of each year. All students must matriculate in the summer term with no option for early entry into coursework.

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