CRNA - DNP Program Statistics

Arkansas State University Nurse Anesthesia Option graduated its first class in 2005. Since then, the Option has graduated >600 students. The most recent cohort completed the program in May of ~~2025.~~ 2026. The DNP Nurse Anesthesia ~~2025~~2026 Cohort’s attrition rate was ~~10%~~3.3%. The five-year attrition rate is currently ~~6.92%~~4.6%. In ~~2024,~~2026, 100% of the graduating DNP cohort passing the NCE received offers of employment within six months of graduation. The NCE first-time pass rate for the ~~2024 Inaugural~~2026 DNP Nurse Anesthesia cohort 3 was ~~80.~~82.7%. The Second Attempt Pass Rate was ~~100%~~96.5%.