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Become an Inspiring Leader with a DNAP Degree with an emphasis in Health Administration Designed for Working RNs
At the heart of any successful and efficient hospital are skilled nurses and health administration professionals. Whether you’re helping patients understand a complicated recovery process or are interacting with other researchers and practitioners, a DNAP degree with an emphasis in Health Administration will enhance your professional health care and management skills.
Webster University’s Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice with an emphasis on Health Administration focuses on equipping nurse anesthetists with knowledge and skills in topics such as clinical practice-oriented leadership through evidence-based research, quality improvement, intradepartmental collaboration and systems leadership.
A DNAP Degree in Health Administration Created Just for You
Webster University’s Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice with an emphasis in Health Administration program is designed with working RNs like you in mind. By the time students graduate, they have obtained real-world clinical experiences at these institutions in a broad range of general, regional and monitored anesthesia care to adults and children. With so many advances in the medical arena, from cell biology, biochemistry and biotechnology, to genetics, forensics and surgery technology, the St. Louis region is in the heart of the rapidly developing BioBelt corridor and provides top career options for Nurse Anesthesia graduates.
When you earn your DNAP with an emphasis in Health Administration at Webster, you’ll receive a nationally respected degree accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) Higher Learning Commission. You will also have the support of our engaged community of faculty mentors, peers and alumni.
Testimonial
“The classes and information presented have been very informative and applicable to my clinical practice. The professors and faculty are very knowledgeable in their areas of expertise and have been wonderful to work with. I highly recommend this program.”
Brandon Albrecht
MSNA, '12; DNAP, '23
Choose Webster for Your Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice Degree
Receive Specialized Career Preparation
Webster University’s Nurse Anesthesia Doctorate with an emphasis in Health Administration
program offers a unique focus on health administration for full-time working professionals
who want to take on new leadership roles and responsibilities in health care settings.
Learn From Experienced Faculty
When you earn your DNAP degree at Webster, you’ll take highly engaging DNAP classes taught by leading researchers with years of professional and education experience.
Gain Real-World Work Experience
Earning your DNAP degree online at Webster doesn’t mean missing out on hands-on learning experiences. Thanks to our 21 clinical affiliates, students in Webster University’s nurse anesthesia doctorate program have many opportunities for clinical experiences at hospitals around the country.
Explore the Program
DNAP with an emphasis in Health Administration
This program offers many exciting possibilities for working professionals to earn their degree and make a larger impact on their hospital, organization or community.
Program Details
Explore our graduate catalog for more details about courses and admission requirements for the DNAP program at Webster.
Webster University Online
This program is offered in person in Webster Groves, Missouri, with six leadership courses in the final year available through Webster University Online.
What Can You Do with a Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice?
As you progress through your DNAP, you will take courses designed to provide you with the expertise and skill sets to stand out on the job market and on the job as a nurse anesthetist and health administrator.
Thanks to the hands-on experiences you’ll receive at our many clinical education partners, you’ll be more than ready for the daily rewards and challenges of being a health administrator in the 21st century. Our focus on preparing you to become a leader and advocate for your patients helps set us apart from many other DNAP programs around the nation.
Webster has invested in a state-of-the-art operating room outfitted with a modern anesthesia machine and a high fidelity human patient simulation mannequin. Our DNAP students experience the challenges and intensity of a real operating room setting, so you’ll know you’re fully prepared for real-world operations.
When you graduate with your Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice from Webster University, you’ll be qualified to pursue the following exciting positions:
- Health Administrator
- Educator
- Researcher
- Assistant Director Nurse Anesthetist
Salaries for DNAP Degree Graduates
Professionals with a Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice degree earn an average salary of $144,403, according to comparably.com (opens in new tab).
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Contact the Admissions Office to Find Out More
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Call 314-246-7800 or 800-753-6765 or send an email to admit@webster.edu.