UC Davis CRNA School Overview
UC Davis is in the process of starting its CRNA Program and will be one of 6 CRNA Schools in California
UC Davis CRNA School: Pioneering the Future of Nurse Anesthesia Education The UC Davis CRNA School is at the forefront of advancing nurse anesthesia education through its upcoming Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) — Nurse Anesthesia Degree Program. Designed to transform critical care nurses into skilled nurse anesthetists, this program is a testament to UC Davis’s commitment to excellence and innovation in nursing education.
Building on the success of the Doctor of Nursing Practice — Family Nurse Practitioner program, the UC Davis CRNA School is crafting a unique three-year, hybrid D.N.P.-Nurse Anesthesia program. This cutting-edge curriculum expertly combines distance learning with immersive on-campus sessions, setting a new standard for flexible, high-quality education in nurse anesthesia.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are essential to the anesthesia care team, offering critical support before, during, and after surgical procedures. The UC Davis CRNA School’s program emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, underpinned by evidence-based practices. It aligns with the university’s mission to promote health care equity and optimal health outcomes for all individuals.
Graduates of the UC Davis CRNA School will emerge as leaders poised to inspire systemic health care changes and foster innovation. With a focus on influencing health policy and advancing health equity both domestically and globally, this program prepares future CRNAs to make a profound impact in the world of health care.