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ACCREDITATION

The ÃÛÌÒTV Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Anesthesia Program is fully accredited by the (COA) until the next 10-year review cycle in 2031.

Graduates are eligible to take the National Certification Exam (NCE) administered by the  (NBCRNA). Graduates who pass the NCE are designated as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). 

(COA)
10275 W. Higgins Road, Suite 906
Rosemont, IL  60018-5603
Main Number:  224-275-9130

Email accreditation@coacrna.org

 

Logo with the words Council on Accreditation Accredited.

VILLANOVA NURSING

DNP-NA Inquiries 
Recruitment and Enrollment Department
nursing.recruitment@villanova.edu

Associate Dean, Graduate Program
Mary Terhaar, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN
mary.terhaar@villanova.edu 
610-519-4907

Assistant Director, Graduate Program
Jan Campbell

Program Director, DNP Nurse Anesthesia
Patti Kostelnak, DNAP, CRNA, APRN
patricia.kostelnak@villanova.edu

Assistant Program Director, DNP Nurse Anesthesia
Kristen Simmons, DNP, CRNA
kristen.simmons@villanova.edu
610-519-6605

Clinical Associate Professor, DNP Nurse Anesthesia
Carlene McLaughlin, PhD, CRNA, CHSE
carlene.mclaughlin@villanova.edu
610-519-6539

Clinical Assistant Professor, DNP Nurse Anesthesia
Katlyn Schieler, DNP, CRNA
katlyn.schieler@villanova.edu
610-519-6701

Assistant Director, DNP Nurse Anesthesia
Talonza "Tee" Nole
talonza.nole@villanova.edu
610-519-6310

IMPORTANT INFO

The DNP Nurse Anesthesia application portal will be available November 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024.

Completed applications that were received by the close date of December 1, 2024 will be reviewed by the admission committee for the January 2027 Cohort. 

*There are instances when a seat becomes available in an earlier cohort.

*We do not accept applications for a future cohort from applicants who have been denied admission to a cohort.