StudyQA — Master: Nurse Anesthisia — University of South Florida

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The program in nursing leading to a Master of Science degree prepares its graduates for careers as nurse Anesthetists. Successful completion of the master’s Nurse Anesthisia program qualifies students to take appropriate national certification examinations and apply for state licensure.

Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of College and Schools. In addition Nurse Anesthesia Master’s program is accredited by the Council of Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.

The M.S. program in Nurse Anesthesia requires completion of the credit hours required by the Program. Sequencing of courses is particularly important and academic advisors work with students to design full-time program plans in the program. The curriculum is composed of the didactic phase first 12 months and the clinical phase last 16 months. The classes contain the principles and practices in all applications of anesthesia. The Nurse Anesthesia Program is independent of the USF academic calendar. During certain rotations in the clinical phase, weekends, nights, and 24-hour rotations will be expected.

Total Minimum Program Hours 72 post bachelors

Core Requirements

NGR 6440L Nurse Anesthesia Simulation Lab I 2
NGR 6002C Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan 4
NGR 6404 Anatomy and Physiology for Nurse Anesthesia 3
NGR 6400 Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics for Nurse Anesthesia 3
NGR 6460 Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthesia 3
NGR 6152 Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology 4
NGR 6157 Physiology & Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthetists II 5
NGR 6424 Principles for Nurse Anesthesia 3
NGR 6441L Nurse Anesthesia Simulation Lab II 2
NGR 6422 Principles of Nurse Anesthesia throughout the Lifespan 3
NGR 7848 Fundamentals of Statistics for Clinicians 3
NGR 6442L Nurse Anesthesia Simulation Lab III 2
NGR 6420 Foundations & Methods of Nurse Anesthesia Practice 4
NGR 6423 Principles of Cardiothoracic Nurse Anesthesia 3
NGR 6431 Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Residency I 4
NGR 6803 Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3
NGR 6929 Clinical Correlational Conferences 1
NGR 6432 Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Residency II 4
NGR 6929 Clinical Correlational Conferences 1
NGR 6492 Nurse Anesthesia Role Development 3
NGR 6433 Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Residency III 4
NGR 6929 Clinical Correlational Conferences 1
NGR 6434 Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Residency IV 4
NGR 6929 Clinical Correlational Conferences 1
NGR 6491 Nurse Anesthesia Practice Comprehensive 2

Comprehensive Examination

Comprehensive competency testing is done through two mechanisms. Currently this requirement is typically fulfilled during the final semester of study and consists of:

One is a comprehensive oral boards examination which is evaluated by a faculty panel.
The other mechanism is through the Self-Evaluation Exam (SEE) which is created by the NBCRNA for Nurse Anesthetists who oversees national certification and professional licensure.

Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited program.
Competitive applicants to the CRNA Program should have a minimum of a 3.00 GPA (on a 4.00 scale). A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or better (based on a 4.00 system); recommended science GPA of 3.00.
Required Undergraduate Coursework includes: Pathophysiology (3 credits), Pharmacology (3 credits), Anatomy and Physiology (6 credits), Health Assessment (3 credits), Chemistry (3 credits), Statistics (3 credits) – with a grade of B or Better. If prerequisite science coursework is greater than ten years old, repeating or supplementing with a refresher course at the undergraduate level is highly recommended.
Earned grade point average of 3.00 or higher on 4.00 scale in all work attempted while registered as an upper division applicant working on a baccalaureate degree.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within five years of application. Competitive score on the GRE. A performance score at or above the 50th percentile on each of the three subtests of the (General) Graduate Record Exam (GRE).Current license as registered nurse
Three letters of recommendation, indicating potential for graduate study, from persons who can attest to the applicant's academic ability, clinical competence, and commitment. (Optimally, these letters will be from nursing professors, or clinical supervisors.)
Personal statement of goals
Current resume or curriculum vitae
A minimum of two current years of experience as an RN in an aggressive adult, pediatric, and/0or neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU) must be complete prior to matriculation into the program.

"A critical care area is defined as one where, on a routine basis, the registered professional nurse manages one or more of the following: invasive hemodynamic monitors (such as pulmonary artery catheter, CVP, arterial); cardiac assist devices; mechanical ventilation; and vasoactive infusions. Examples of critical care units may include but are not limited to: Surgical Intensive Care, Cardiothoracic Intensive care, Coronary Intensive Care, Medical Intensive Care, Pediatric Intensive Care, and Neonatal 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." - Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certifications (must be maintained while in program). Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CCRN) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is also highly recommended.
A personal interview with the CRNA Program Panel is required
Statement of good physical, mental and emotional health to be verbally provided during interview.
International students whose native language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) composite score of 550 for the paper test or 213 for the computer-based test is strongly recommended for admission to the graduate program.