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- Accreditations COA
- Location(s) Texas
- Address 1201 Wesleyan Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76105
- Telephone (817) 531-4444
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Texas Wesleyan University, a private, non-profit university, was founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, in 1890.
Graduate Programs
- Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-NP)
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)
The Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) at Texas Wesleyan University is completed 100% online for the CRNA who is Master's prepared.
The DNAP and the DNP are similar in that they are both doctoral levels of degrees. Any Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) can earn the DNP, including Nurse Anesthetists. However, the DNAP focuses solely on anesthesia.
DNAP degree programs are often offered in programs outside of schools or colleges of nursing. This is not all-inclusive.
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-NP)
This new online program, launched in the Spring of 2018, complements Texas Wesleyan's reputable nurse anesthesia program, which is the largest in the U.S. with more than 21 clinical sites in 9 states. The program can be completed in as little as three years or as long as seven with online classes and hands-on clinicals.
Admission (not all-inclusive)
- RN with a BSN from accredited by a federally recognized nurse education accrediting body OR an RN with an Associate degree in nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 in upper-level major courses and 2.8 overall
- Undergraduate Basic Statistics and Research courses with grade of 'B' or higher
- Unencumbered RN license in the state where clinical practicum experiences will be conducted
- One year of RN experience
- Face-to-face or video interview
Accreditation
The Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia, Master of Health Science, and Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice programs are accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
Texas Wesleyan University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
What is your application process?
To apply, submit your application...
Deadlines:
- Application Deadline: November
- Interviews are in January
- Acceptance Notifications are sent between January - February
- Orientation starts August
Application Requirements
The application requirements are as follows:
- Essay
- Official GRE score
- Official transcripts
- Copies of licenses and certifications
- Recommendations
- Application fee payment
- College-level chemistry course (taken within 3 years of program start date with a B or better)
- College-level algebra course (with a grade of B or better)
If your application makes it past the initial stage, you will be invited to interview.
NBCRNA Exam Pass Rate
Texas Wesleyan's NBCRNA Exam pass rate for 2023 is 83%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Texas Wesleyan University located?
We are located at...
1201 Wesleyan Street
Fort Worth, TX 76105
(TWU does not have satellite locations.)
How long does it take to complete the Master of Health Science Program at Texas Wesleyan?
As a full-time student, this program can take as little as one year to complete. If attending only part-time, this program can take up to six years to complete.
Do I NEED to have a DNAP OR DNP to be a CRNA?
If you are a practicing CRNA prior to 2025, you do not have to have a DNAP or DNP and will be grandfathered into the new American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) standards. However, for those who are starting practice in 2022, nurse anesthesia programs will not be admitting nursing students without master's degrees.
Need to contact someone a program?
📞 (817) 531-4444
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Anesthesia (CRNA) Salaries
According to U.S. Bureau Of Labor Statistics (May 2022), here are the Nurse Anesthetists salaries by state:
- Florida, $174,390 annual mean wage.
- Michigan, $199,690 annual mean wage.
- Ohio, 197,630 annual mean wage.
- Texas, $208,940 annual mean wage.
- Pennsylvania, $203,620 annual mean wage.
What is the tuition for the Texas Wesleyan CRNA program?
The tuition and fees for the 2023-2024 school year have not been officially released. Below are the rates for 2022-2023.
| Tuition | $1,195 |
| Fees | $86 |
| Technology Fee | $39 |
| Tuition & Fee Total: | $1,320 per credit hour |
Your Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice degree is 92 total credit hours.
(NOTE: For more information please check out Texas Wesleyan University Graduate Tuition & Fees.)
