Introduction

The DNAP program is a 36-month, full time, 109 semester credit hour degree program leading to a Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice degree.  All courses are taken as a cohort, sequentially.

The RVU DNAP Student Handbook and the RVU Student Handbook are found on the RVU website. Students should be familiar with all University level policies, which can be found at policies.rvu.edu.

The DNAP program has published this handbook to inform students of policies, procedures, and services available. To ensure a quality educational experience, both on campus and in clinical settings, students should become familiar with the contents of this handbook and be able to use it as a resource. If you have questions or concerns regarding any material in this handbook, please contact the Program Director.

This Student Handbook is intended to be a representative summary of some issues of interest to students, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy.  However, please note that it is a partial statement of all DNAP program policies, procedures and regulations. The DNAP program reserves the right to change any policies, procedures, rules, programs, or regulations contained in this notice. This handbook is not intended to be nor should it be construed as a contract between the DNAP program and the student or any other parties.

In all matters of program or University discipline, students have the right to be first notified of alleged infractions and will have an opportunity to be heard as such.  The University Student Conduct system and appeals processes are designed to provide and help maintain an atmosphere within the University community that is conducive to academic pursuits.  Serious disciplinary action against a student, such as separation, is considered and invoked only when other options fail to meet the needs of the University’s mission.

The RVU DNAP Student Handbook and the RVU Student Handbook are found on the RVU website.  Students should be familiar with all University level policies, which can be found at policies.rvu.edu.