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OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION
Congratulations! You have been recommended for admission to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nurse Anesthesiology program at the University of South Florida College of Nursing.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nurse Anesthesiology program at USF incorporates many cutting-edge technologies, including human anesthesia simulation, while providing a fully integrated learning environment for students. The classroom and clinical setting are designed to achieve integration of the knowledge, skills and ability necessary for the development of competent and proficient Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs).
The DNP in Nurse Anesthesiology program has teamed up with the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS) to provide a state-of-the-art simulation experience, which is integrated into the curriculum. CAMLS is part of the USF Health Simulation Consortium, which has received Level I accreditation as a comprehensive education center from the American College of Surgeons (ACS). The program is a challenging, full-time academic and clinical endeavor.
Certification: All DNP in Nurse Anesthesiology program graduates are prepared to sit for the National Certification Exam (NCE) administered/tracked by the National Board of Certification & Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
Accreditations – Visit our Accreditation page to learn more.
The Nurse Anesthesiology program is nine consecutive semesters: Summer 20232025, Fall 20232025, Spring 20242026, Summer 20242026, Fall 20242026, Spring 20252027, Summer 20252027, Fall 20252027, and Spring 20262028. You will follow a lock-step academic program plan and have an anticipated graduation date of Spring (May) 2026. You will be accessed the Programmatic Graduate Tuition Rate for the DNP in Nurse Anesthesiology Program. Additional program costs will be provided at the mandatory Nurse Anesthesiology Mandatory Orientation on Friday, March 2428, 2024, 2023 from 9:30 am - 5:00 pm.
Please read the following action items carefully, as they are required of you to be completed as instructed and in a timely - fashion in order to support a successful transition to the Nurse Anesthesiology program.
At this time, please complete the following:
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All students entering the USF College of Nursing are required to open a CastleBranch profile online. The current cost is $181.99. This profile must always be kept current to remain in compliance with the College of Nursing and clinical facilities. Failure to do so may result in dismissal from the program or delay in graduation.IMPORTANT: If you are a former USF student who has purchased a CastleBranch package in the past, please contact Shawn Afflick at safflick@usf.edufor additional instructions prior to purchasing CastleBranch
For technical questions regarding your package order, please contact Castle Branch at 1-888-666-7788. For all other questions, please contact the USF College of Nursing compliance officer, Shawn Afflick, at safflick@usfat con-compliance@usf.edu. Please note: If you are a student from another university who previously used CastleBranch, you are required to create a new account under the USF code. |
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All College of Nursing students are required to complete a background check, fingerprints, a drug screening, immunization verification, and verification of health insurance for the College of Nursing via CastleBranch.com. This is not the same as the Medical History Form from USF Student Health Services. The Castle Branch requirements are for all students in the College of Nursing.
You must complete your background check, drug test, and fingerprints within 30 days after of receiving your welcome email from our College of Nursing Enrollment Management Specialist. Verification of Health Insurance must be completed by May 1, 20232025. All other Castle Branch requirements need to be completed by the first day of classes. Please start the process immediately. IMPORTANT: If you have an item that is rejected by Castle Branch, please read their comments on why it was rejected and how to correct. |
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Per USF Policy 33-002, it is mandatory for USF students to submit all required immunization documentation and sign the official Medical History Form prior to course registration. A hold preventing registration in hybrid and in-person classes will remain on your account until you have fulfilled the following requirements. This hold will not restrict registration in fully online classes. Therefore, it is recommended you register for your online classes as soon as possible and, if applicable, go back and register for any hybrid or in-person classes you have once the IM hold is removed. Please Note: this is a USF requirement to be completed through Student Health Services before you can register for classes. This process is separate from the College of Nursing's CastleBranch requirements. For questions on this process, please contact Student Health Services at 813-974-4056. Click to view USF Student Health Services Immunization Compliance Overview. |
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Secure Funding for Summer and Fall 2025 Remember to submit your two FAFSA applications (2024-2025 & 2025-2026) before the January 1 priority deadline to be considered for various types of aid possible. You will need to submit two FAFSA applications due to your start date.
Many scholarships are needs-based and require a FAFSA. Therefore, it is recommended you complete a FAFSA regardless of whether or not you anticipate applying for federal loans. Questions regarding financial aid and scholarships can be directed to a Financial Aid counselor.
For assistance or questions regarding payment, please contact the Cashier's Office: https://www.usf.edu/business-finance/controller/student-services/cashiers/index.aspx Scholarship Opportunities: USF offers a variety of scholarships designed to help you pay for college. To learn more about the USF scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year, please visit the scholarship website through the USF Office of Financial Aid after it reopens in November 2023. HPSP Scholarship: The United States Army offers the F. Edward Hébert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP). Qualifying students receive full program tuition and a $2728 monthly stipend for specific accredited health programs - including Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). The monthly stipend is subject to change in June 2025. There is no military duty while in school. For more information, please see the attached flyer and contact: Gonzalez, Mercedes MAJ USARMY USAREC (USA) mercedes.gonzalez.mil@army.mil Winebrenner, Justin T SFC USARMY USAREC (USA) justin.t.winebrenner.mil@army.mil
IMPORTANT: Tuition payment or a university deferment is due on the fifth day of the semester. Please ensure you have funds or a university-approved deferment in place to prevent being canceled from classes for non-payment. Register for Classes (After Orientation) Your Nurse Anesthesiology Academic Program Plan is for nine consecutive semesters. You will use your Academic Program Plan for the duration of your program. Failure to adhere to the Academic Program Plan can delay your graduation date.
Registration Tips:
Purchase Textbooks/Course Materials - (After Orientation) Once registered and closer to the start of the semester, you will purchase your textbooks and course materials. Please review the instructions on how to find the required textbooks and course materials.Secure Funding for Summer and Fall 2023 Remember to submit your FAFSA before the January 1 priority deadline to be considered for various types of aid possible. Many scholarships are needs-based and require a FAFSA. Therefore, it is recommended you complete a FAFSA regardless of whether or not you anticipate applying for federal loans. Questions regarding financial aid and scholarships can be directed to a Financial Aid counselor.
For assistance or questions regarding payment, please contact the Cashier's Office: https://www.usf.edu/business-finance/controller/student-services/cashiers/index.aspx USF offers a variety of scholarships designed to help you pay for college. To learn more about the USF scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year, please visit the scholarship website through the USF Office of Financial Aid after it reopens in November 2022. The U.S. Army offers the F. Edward Hébert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP). Qualifying students receive full program tuition and a $2600 monthly stipend for specific accredited health programs - including Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). There is no military duty while in school. For more information, please see the attached flyer and contact Captain Daniel Lwe from the Tampa Army Recruiting Station by email (daniel.lwe.mil@army.mil) or phone (813-599-4109). IMPORTANT: Tuition payment or a university deferment is due on the fifth day of the semester. Please ensure you have funds or a university-approved deferment in-place to prevent being canceled from classes for non-payment. |
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Residency ClassificationsInitial ClassificationWhen you apply to the university, your initial residency classification is determined by the Office of Admissions based on information you provide with your application. The classification is based on determined by the information you provide provided on your application. Failure to provide all relevant information, including copies of required documents, may lead to an initial classification as an "out-of-state" resident. It is your responsibility to check your residency classification when you are admitted to the University of South Florida. If you feel your initial classification is in error, you have until the last day of the term of admission to contact the appropriate admissions office and request re-evaluation. Once you have completed your first term, you may only request reclassification for future terms. ReclassificationA Request for Reclassification and additional documentation must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar no later than the fifth day of the first week of the semester for which reclassification is sought. There are no exceptions to this deadline. Requests received after the published deadline will be considered for a future term only, and tuition will be assessed at the non-resident rate for that term. Please note, until a decision has been made on your request, you should consider yourself a non-Florida resident for tuition purposes. It is your responsibility to adhere to all fee payment deadlines for the term. If you are approved for in-state residency after payment is made, you will be refunded the out-of-state portion of your fees. If you are submitting a Request for Reclassification for Summer term you Summer term, you must do so by the deadline specified, regardless of when your classes begin. The domicile year for which your request is evaluated is also the same and does not depending depend on your summer class schedule. If you have questions or concerns about your particular circumstances, please email the Office of the Registrar. |
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We are very excited for you to start your nursing journey with us and officially welcome you at the Nurse Anesthesiology Mandatory In-Person Orientation on Friday, March 2428, 2025, 2023 from 9:30 am-5:00 pm EST. The Nurse Anesthesiology In-Person ALL-DAY Orientation is for admitted students only. Guests are not permitted. University of South Florida College of Nursing 12912 USF Health Dr, . Tampa, FL 33612 MDN 1022 The Nurse Anesthesiology In-Person ALL-DAY Orientation is Mandatory for ALL Newly Admitted RRNAs CRNAs starting May 20232025. |
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The Office of Admissions has an Admitted Graduate Student Checklist to assist with your transition to the University. You will learn how to activate your Net ID, access your USF email, and more! |