Admission

All application materials must be received no later than July 1 of the current application year.

To apply to the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program, you will complete
the application via NursingCAS. NursingCAS is a service that allows applicants to use a
single online application and one set of materials to apply to any participating schools.

Create an account and apply on NursingCAS  nursingcas

Please select the following options within their respective drop down menus:

School: Mount Marty Location: South Dakota Degree Type: Choose DNAP Nurse Anesthesia Delivery: Hybrid; On Campus for Nurse Anesthesia

After selecting your program, proceed to Review My Selections. After reviewing, continue to your application.

Below are a list of materials and documents that you will be required to submit with your application when the respective year is open.

1. Academic History

a. Colleges Attended

b. Official Transcripts

2. Evaluations / References

     a. BS to DNAP References: Three (3) professional references are required: one from your current nursing unit director/manager, one from a current nursing unit shift supervisor, and one from a current professional nursing colleague. The reference letters should attest to the applicant’s preparation, initiative, and aptitude for successful completion of doctoral education. All references should be in the form of a letter.

3. Current Resume

4. Critical Care Experience / RN Licensure Form

5. PALS, ACLS, BLS, CCRN or other Certifications

6. Nursing License(s)

Mount Marty University requires a $35 application fee also. Please submit payment to Mount Marty using the following link: https://admission.mountmarty.edu/register/DNAPapplicationfee.

Helpful Tips

Apply Early
All materials must be submitted to NursingCAS and applications must be complete by the application deadline for consideration. Once submitted, NursingCAS will go through the verification stage. This usually takes 7-10 days barring any issue or missing materials. Earlier submission of your application may warrant an early interview invitation.

Monitor Your NursingCAS Portal
Monitor your NursingCAS application portal weekly for completion of tasks such as verification of your transcripts and receiving recommendations. Notifications regarding your application will only be sent through your NursingCAS portal, and it is your responsibility to be checking and taking action on necessary tasks.

Keep Application Instructions Available
We encourage you keep these instructions open when completing your NursingCAS application.

Communicate with NursingCAS
If there is an issue with your application, you will need to communicate directly with NursingCAS. There are application instructions on the NursingCAS website that may be helpful as well.

Follow NursingCAS on Social Media
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The Admissions Committee will carefully review all components, including completed application and supporting material, academic performance, nursing experience, and references. Because class size is limited, not all candidates who meet minimum requirements will be invited for interview. All applicants will receive a notification regarding invitation for interview within 6 weeks of the application deadline. Interviews will be conducted on the Nurse Anesthesia campus in Sioux Falls September 28 - October 2.

Once the cohort has been chosen, the Clinical Director utilizes the preference data to determine the clinical location assignments. Students cannot be guaranteed clinical site preferences when assignments are made due to clinical site limitations.

All students must attest that they meet the Core Performance Standards upon entrance to the program, and throughout their student experiences.

Traits of a competitive applicant

• Two or more years in a critical care unit (ICU, CCU, SICU, MICU, NICU, PICU) within the last three years.
• Specialty certification such as CCRN*, TNCC, CMC, CSC, etc.
• Experience as a preceptor or ability to assume charge position duties on a given shift.
• Service to the community, church or nursing unit.
• Commitment to the nursing profession.
• Knowledge of the role of a nurse anesthetist through a variety of shadowing experiences.

International students are asked to follow the additional admissions procedures on the Mount Marty University International Web section.

• Indirect costs not included in tuition include the cost of books, travel and living costs during clinicals, health insurance, and internet connection.
• $35 application fee. Please submit payment using the following link: https://admission.mountmarty.edu/register/DNAPapplicationfee
• $1,200 Tuition Deposit upon acceptance
• Financial aid is available from the Federal Government in the form of student loans. You need to apply for financial assistance by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online.

Questions? Call 605-362-0100 and/or email anesthesia@mountmarty.edu.