{"id":20765,"date":"2026-10-22T12:20:39","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T16:20:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/?p=20765"},"modified":"2026-10-22T12:20:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T16:20:39","slug":"nurse-anesthesiology-program-draws-tremendous-interest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/2026\/10\/22\/nurse-anesthesiology-program-draws-tremendous-interest\/","title":{"rendered":"Nurse Anesthesiology Program Draws \u2018Tremendous Interest\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kadence-column20765_2d7e2e-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kadence-column20765_2d7e2e-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column20765_2d7e2e-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column20765_2d7e2e-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column20765_2d7e2e-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column20765_2d7e2e-f8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column20765_2d7e2e-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 991px){.kadence-column20765_2d7e2e-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column20765_2d7e2e-f8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than 330 applicants vied for 30 available seats in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/health\/nurse-anesthesiology.aspx\">Wilmington University\u2019s Delaware Nurse Anesthesiology Program (DNAP)<\/a> during its most recent admissions cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The intense competition reflects growing demand for nurse anesthetists and strong interest in a doctoral program that combines rigorous academics with immersive clinical preparation, says Program Director <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/directory\/healthprofessions\/jacqui-mainwaring.aspx\">Dr. Jacqueline Mainwaring<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each of the 337 applicants was independently reviewed by two faculty members; 72 applicants advanced to interviews, and 71 participated in the program\u2019s multiple mini-interview process. Thirty candidates were accepted to the program, and additional qualified applicants were placed on the waitlist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOur tremendous interest reflects the growing demand for the nurse anesthesia profession and the unique opportunity our program provides,\u201d Dr. Mainwaring says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through WilmU\u2019s partnership with ChristianaCare and other partners, the program combines doctoral education with hands-on clinical preparation. Its collaborative culture emphasizes academic excellence, student well-being and the development of highly skilled nurse anesthetists prepared to meet the growing needs of patients and the region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u2014 Eileen Smith Dallabrida<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than 330 applicants vied for 30 available seats in Wilmington University\u2019s Delaware Nurse Anesthesiology Program (DNAP) during its most recent admissions cycle. 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