# UC Davis Graduate Studies

**Source**: https://grad.ucdavis.edu/programs/gnna
**Parent**: https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/departments-programs-degrees/nursing-science-health-care-leadership/doctor-nurse-anesthesia/

# Nursing (Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia)

## About the Program

### Learn More About the Program

[Visit the Program](https://health.ucdavis.edu/nursing/academics/programs/dnp-nurse-anesthesia.html)

[Email the Program](mailto:eascenciosanchez@ucdavis.edu)

The Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia (DNP-NA) degree program at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing prepares current critical care nurses to become nurse anesthetists. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) provide anesthesia care before, during and after surgery, as well as deliver other important health interventions, while providing patient- and family-centered, evidence-based care.

Degree Type

Professional Program

Degrees Offered

D.N.P. (Doctor of Nursing Practice) Plan B

Lead Dean

School of Nursing

Degree Requirements

[2025](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/4521)

[2022](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/4395)

Administrative ByLaws

[2026](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/4681)

Major Code

GNNA

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## Admissions and Fellowship Information

Admission Requirements

[UC Davis General Admission Requirements](https://grad.ucdavis.edu/applying-uc-davis)
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[Program Admissions Requirements](https://health.ucdavis.edu/nursing/admissions/programs/DNP-NA.html)

Admission Deadlines

General: Nov 1, 2025\
Space Available: Apr 30, 2026\

### Admissions Actions

[Request Admissions Info](https://apply.grad.ucdavis.edu/register/?id=9c9a7154-1f83-4dfa-a1c8-e60f719b1b81)

[Apply for Admission](https://grad.ucdavis.edu/node/841)

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## Program Contact Information

### Primary Program Contacts

Graduate Program Coordinator

**Program Coordinator**\
 Estephany Ascencio - Sanchez
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[eascenciosanchez@ucdavis.edu](mailto:eascenciosanchez@ucdavis.edu)

**Admissions Coordinator**\
 Katharine Leyva
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(916) 734-7720 | [SONAdmissions@health.ucdavis.edu](mailto:SONAdmissions@health.ucdavis.edu)

**Program Coordinator for Current Students**\
 Caroline Miller
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(916) 703-3393 | [HS-SONStudentServices@ucdavis.edu](mailto:HS-SONStudentServices@ucdavis.edu)

**Program Coordinator**\
 Jennifer Taylor
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[jlctaylor@ucdavis.edu](mailto:jlctaylor@ucdavis.edu)

Graduate Program Chair

**Graduate Group Chair**\
 Laura Van Auker
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[lvanauker@ucdavis.edu](mailto:lvanauker@ucdavis.edu)

### Additional Contacts

Program Contacts

**Advisor: General**\
 Jakkarin Sareerak
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Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia \
[jsareerak@ucdavis.edu](mailto:jsareerak@ucdavis.edu)