FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
At the time of application, a minimum of one (1) year experience (two preferred) as a registered nurse in Adult or Pediatric Critical Care within the last three (3) years. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit experience is not accepted. Critical care experience must be obtained within the United States, its territories, or a U.S. military hospital outside of the United States. Examples of Adult or Pediatric Critical Care units may include but are not limited to: Surgical Intensive Care, Cardiothoracic Intensive Care, Coronary Intensive Care, and Medical Intensive Care. Those who have experiences in other areas may be considered provided they can demonstrate competence with managing unstable patients, invasive monitoring, ventilators, and critical care pharmacology.
Satisfactory performance (50th percentile preferred) on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required for applicants who earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of less than 3.4 on a 4.0 scale in all relevant undergraduate degrees (ADN, BSN, etc.). Students holding a master's degree in any field are not required to take the GRE.
The first semester is all online. Clinical rotations begin late in the second semester of the program. Didactic content and simulation based education compliment clinical rotations. Specialty rotations gradually increase throughout the program. The DNP project courses begin in the third semester and are completed summer year three. There are various DNP courses integrated throughout the curriculm. There is a heavy emphasis on board preperation in the final year of the program.
We strongly discourage students from working after clinical rotations begin. The average weekly time commitment may be 60 hours or greater per week.
The deposit is nonrefundable. It is used to support the educational and administrative costs of the track.
Other cost payable by student including, but not limited to:
$3,000 non-refundable seat deposit upon acceptance into the Nurse Anesthesia track.
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Clinical rotations begin in the second semester. Students will gain exposure to different facilities, providers, patient populations, and anesthesia techniques. The variation in clinical sites and broad exposure to clinical experiences is frequently cited as a major strength of the program.
No, we currently only accept applicants with a BSN degree to the Nurse Anesthesia track.
We interview approximately 50 to 60 qualified applicants for 36 seats in the Cohort.
Yes, our students are expected to attend one professional meeting each year.
We have a high-fidelity patient simulator with anesthesia machines and state-of-the-art anesthesia related equipment.聽
100% employment after certification.
Information on need-based financial aid and loan programs is available HERE.