The University of Texas at Austin | Alternate Entry Master of Science in Nursing (AE-MSN/DNP) 2025

Melika Mo · Feb 14

is anyone else still waiting on the decision?

Liz3336 · Feb 19

Hiya,

just found this thread. Has anyone gotten an acceptance? I was accepted to the LeaDs program and want to connect with others!

CAtoTXnurse · Feb 19

There's a link to a Facebook group and the Facebook group has a link to a group me!

Lizzy George-Parkin · Feb 19

Liz3336 said:

Hiya,

just found this thread. Has anyone gotten an acceptance? I was accepted to the LeaDs program and want to connect with others!

Congrats on your acceptance! 🎉 What are you most excited about in the program?

dislilgurl · Feb 20

Hello! I'm apply for next cycle and wanted to know...

If we graduated from their AE-DNP, are we able to become a CRNA? I know the concentration is for PMHNP, PCPNP, or AGCNS. Which are not Nurse anesthesia, but I'd still hold a DNP?

Thanks in Advance!

TxTxx13 · Feb 22

Does anyone know the official start date this June?

LC1122 · Feb 22

dislilgurl said:

Hello! I'm apply for next cycle and wanted to know...

If we graduated from their AE-DNP, are we able to become a CRNA? I know the concentration is for PMHNP, PCPNP, or AGCNS. Which are not Nurse anesthesia, but I'd still hold a DNP?

Thanks in Advance!

As far as I can tell, to become a CRNA, one must attend a doctoral program that is specific to that specialty. Those programs are highly competitive and typically require at least a BSN and 2-5 years experience working in critical care. I don't know of a bridge program that trains existing DNPs. Maybe those will pop up at some point, but as the DNP requirement is new, I can only find full-on specialized doctoral programs.

CAtoTXnurse · Feb 22

TxTxx13 said:

Does anyone know the official start date this June?

I'm assuming it's early June. I'm waiting for them to send more information so I can start planning

LC1122 · Feb 22

TxTxx13 said:

Does anyone know the official start date this June?

Not 100% about our specific program, but the UT academic calendar says that the overall Summer semester starts June 5th.

Charlover · Feb 22

LC1122 said:

Not 100% about our specific program, but the UT academic calendar says that the overall Summer semester starts June 5th.

I received an email saying June 6th is the start date. IDK if it may change.

Isaiah Mosley-Moss · Mar 23

Could anyone shed light on the AE programs? I am very interested in applying to the AE-DNP CNS program. I was unable to find much about it other than whats on the website. Could anyone share their admission stats or tips related to the AE programs. Also how were the interviews? I am a current rising senior at UT in the Plan II Honors program and WGS. My largest clinical interest is maternal and women's health.

Isaiah Mosley-Moss · Mar 23

LC1122 said:

I got in! Just got the email from TD! AE-DNP — AGCNS!

I wish you all the best and hope for great results for you as well.

Could you share some light on the process and maybe your stats if your comfortable? I am applying this upcoming cycle as a senior in my BA program.