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Official page for the MMU Nurse Anesthesia Program. Awareness of God | Community | Hospitality | Lifelong Learning The first semester is 100% didactic.

The mission of the DNAP Program is to prepare the next generation of advanced practice nursing professionals committed to excellence. This 36-month program leads to a Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice degree and is divided into two-phases. The program includes an initial didactic phase of 11 months, and a clinical phase lasting 19 months. The second and third semesters are 95% didactic and 5% cl

inical. The remaining semesters (19 months) are 95% clinical and 5% didactic . This program exceeds in courses, hours and techniques required by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. The didactic classes are typically held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays leaving the other days open for independent or group study and human patient simulation laboratory activity. In regards to the clinical phase, students are assigned by a matching process to one of eleven primary affiliations. Most students spend four to twelve weeks at a secondary site(s) for a specialty rotation. Some clinical assignments involve rotation to different facilities.

06/18/2026

From Induction of the program to Emergence as a provider.

We highlight students throughout all phases of the DNAP Program!

06/13/2026

🌟 DNAP Faculty Friday Feature: Suzie Walgrave, DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-C 🌟

🎓 Education
• BS in Psychology — South Dakota State University
• BSN — National American University
• Family Nurse Practitioner — Spring Arbor University
• DNP & Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner — Mount Marty University

💼 Clinical Experience
Dr. Walgrave provides a unique blend of psychiatric-mental health and primary care services to rural communities in southwest Minnesota. Caring for both pediatric and adult patients, she helps bridge critical gaps in access to healthcare and mental health services in underserved areas.

🥋 Service & Passion
For more than 35 years, Dr. Walgrave has trained in martial arts, including Taekwondo, Hapkido, Judo, Boxing, and Self-Defense. She has trained with the U.S. National Team, earned multiple national and international championships, and won the U.S. Open in 2017. Today, she channels that experience into coaching and mentoring athletes, helping them develop confidence, resilience, and discipline both on and off the mat.

Her commitment to service extends beyond athletics. She volunteers with su***de prevention initiatives, Mount Marty mission trips to Guatemala, community food shelves, and rural mental health advocacy efforts. She also provides self-defense seminars for survivors of domestic violence, with proceeds going directly back into the community.

🐾 In Her Element
Whether she's coaching athletes, cheering on the Sioux Falls Stampede, or traveling with her two daughters and future sons-in-law, Dr. Walgrave is always on the move. At home, she shares life with her three dogs—Leela, Ludo, and Finley. Finley is a therapy dog in training who wears a bowtie and is a perfect gentleman at work. Once he gets home, though, he magically turns into a T-Rex!

💬 Personal Motto:
"Authentic servant leadership with humility, simplicity, and strength."

We’re grateful for the compassion, leadership, and dedication Dr. Walgrave brings to the Mount Marty Anesthesia team! 💙

05/23/2026

🌟 DNAP Faculty Friday Feature: Elise M. LeBrun, DNAP, CRNA, CHSE 🌟
🌟 Assistant Program Director, Simulation Lab Director 🌟

🎓 Education
• B.A. in Music (Voice) — South Dakota State University, 2012
• BSN — South Dakota State University, 2014
• DNAP — Mount Marty University, 2022

🩺 Clinical Experience & Education
Dr. LeBrun began her healthcare career as an ICU RN at Avera McKennan before earning her DNAP from Mount Marty University in 2022. Since then, she has been working clinically at Sanford USD Medical Center and Hospital and is part of the specialized pediatric anesthesia team.

Her passion for preparing SRNAs for clinical practice led her to become the program's Simulation Lab Director, where she continues advancing simulation education after earning her Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) credential.

📚 Interests & Service
Her professional and scholarship interests include simulation pedagogy, professional mentorship, and SRNA preceptorship in the clinical setting. She also enjoys volunteering with her children, at their school, and alongside her Sanford CRNA team and DNAP faculty colleagues.

“In my element, I’m camping with my husband, Dustin, and our five children, anticipating Christmas year-round, reading, attending shows at the Pavilion, and continuing to grow professionally. My motto is: Everything is figureoutable.”

We’re grateful for the leadership, energy, and innovation Dr. LeBrun brings to the Mount Marty Anesthesia team! 💙

05/11/2026

Ready to take the next step toward a rewarding career as a nurse anesthetist? Applications are officially OPEN! If you or someone you know has been considering this path, now is the time to apply. 🎓💉

05/04/2026

Celebrating our 2026 graduates! 🎓 Three years of dedication, resilience, and hard work have led to this incredible achievement—we are so proud of each and every one of you! 💛

04/23/2026

Our program celebrated research and scholarly work at Mount Marty University’s Research Day.

The Class of ‘26 disseminated the results of their projects they implemented and evaluated over the last 2 years. These projects targeted CRNA provider groups, MMU SRNA cohorts, DNAP curriculum, and clinical site organizations. We are proud of the impact these future leaders made!

We also attended podium presentations by our very own faculty and students!
-Professor Maggie Hortness, DNAP Class of ‘26
-Dr. Bradley & Dr. Barthel
-Ashley Steadman, DNAP Class of ‘26
-Jeff Wanner, Wyatt Heezen, & Jack Eder, Class of ‘28

04/18/2026

🌟 DNAP Faculty Friday Feature: Lindsey Barthel, RN, DNP, FNP-C 🌟

🎓 Education
• Lake Area Technical College (PN)
• University of South Dakota (ADN)
• South Dakota State University (BSN, MS-FNP, DNP)

💼 Role & Impact
Dr. Barthel has been part of the Mount Marty DNAP program since 2017, developing and teaching core doctoral courses including theory, leadership, health policy, research, and evidence-based practice.

🩺 Clinical Experience
She began in long-term care and now practices in rural health and primary care at Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic. She is also a trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) and has led policy development for patient care. Her interests include APP mentorship and retention.

📚 Scholarship & Service
Her work focuses on faculty mentorship, online education, and student success, along with providing community education on key health topics.

“In my element, I’m spending time outdoors with my three kids — whether we’re at the lake or exploring fun spots across South Dakota. I also enjoy crocheting and have created several afghans to share with family and friends.”

We’re grateful for the passion and impact Dr. Barthel brings to the Mount Marty Anesthesia team! 💙

04/15/2026

Phase I SRNAs linked theoretical lecture content to hands-on clinical skills for faculty & peers through 1) development of an anesthetic care plan 2) presentation 3) demonstration of a regional technique.

04/10/2026

Mount Marty University DNAP students in the lab mastering essentials of anesthesia care.

💉 Spinal & Epidural placement
🩺 Fiberoptic bronchoscopy
🩻 Chest X-ray interpretation

Proud of these future leaders in the field! 👏

03/18/2026

We’re hosting our first Program Information Session TODAY!

If you or someone you know has been considering a career in nurse anesthesia, this is a great opportunity to get your questions answered and learn more about Mount Marty University's program.

Get more information on
👉 application & admission processes,
👉 program curriculum
👉 clinicals, and more!

Visit mountmarty.edu/program-information-sessions for more details.

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