Nursing (Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia)

About the Program

Learn More About the Program

The Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia (DNP-NA) degree program at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing prepares current critical care nurses to become nurse anesthetists. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) provide anesthesia care before, during and after surgery, as well as deliver other important health interventions, while providing patient- and family-centered, evidence-based care.

Degree Type
Professional Program
Degrees Offered
D.N.P. (Doctor of Nursing Practice) Plan B
Lead Dean

School of Nursing

Major Code
GNNA

Admissions and Fellowship Information

Admission Deadlines
General: Nov 1, 2026
Space Available: Apr 30, 2027

Program Contact Information

Primary Program Contacts

Graduate Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator
Estephany Ascencio - Sanchez
[email protected]

Admissions Coordinator
Katharine Leyva
(916) 734-7720 | [email protected]

Program Coordinator for Current Students
Caroline Miller
(916) 703-3393 | [email protected]

Program Coordinator
Jenny Taylor
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Graduate Program Chair

Graduate Group Chair
Laura Van Auker
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Additional Contacts

Program Contacts

Advisor: General
Becky Ashlock
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia
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Advisor: General
Terence Burrows
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia
[email protected]

Advisor: General
Crystal Campbell
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia

Advisor: General
Chloe Gomez
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia
[email protected]

Advisor: Primary Contact
Jakkarin Sareerak
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia
[email protected]

Advisor: General
Bryan Tune
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia
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Advisor: General
Courtney Zakhary
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia

Graduate Studies Contacts

Senior Academic Advisor
Sarah Hamid
(530) 754-2355 | [email protected]