Program Details

This is the only university-based nurse anesthesia program leading to a M.S.N. in Southwest Florida.
Location:
Fort Myers, United States
Program Type:
Full Degree
Degree Level:
Master
Specialty:
Nurse Anesthetist

Program Overview

Program Description:
The Nurse Anesthesia Program is a 28 month university-based program leading to a Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) degree with a major in Nurse Anesthesia. It is the only university-based nurse anesthesia program leading to a M.S.N. in Southwest Florida. The program is proud to announce that the Class of May 2011 has achieved 100% pass rate. Nurse Anesthesia students at Florida Gulf Coast University have access to the entire range of opportunities available to University students, including on campus and on-line access to our 114,000 square foot library, our recreational, art, NCAA Division 1 athletics and scholarly lecture series offerings. We invite you to peruse not only the MSN Nurse Anesthesia Program site, but also to visit the rest of the FGCU website to see the entire set of resources available to you.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
Requirements:
Official transcript showing a BSN from a nationally accredited program GRE test - verbal, quantitative and analytical Cumulative GPA of 3.0 Complete the following with a grade of C or above: Statistics, Health Assessment, 2 Chemistry Courses (one with a lab component) Evidence of current and unrestricted registration as a registered nurse with eligibility for Florida RN licensure Evidence of a minimum one year current practice experience as a registered nurse in acute care setting Resume, statement of career goals, three references (supervisor, academic faculty, and registered nurse/CRNA/physician familiar with the applicant's professional expertise)
International Requirements:
TOEFL test Official transcript showing a BSN from a nationally accredited program GRE test - verbal, quantitative and analytical Cumulative GPA of 3.0 Complete the following with a grade of C or above: Statistics, Health Assessment, 2 Chemistry Courses (one with a lab component) Evidence of current and unrestricted registration as a registered nurse with eligibility for Florida RN licensure Evidence of a minimum one year current practice experience as a registered nurse in acute care setting Resume, statement of career goals, three references (supervisor, academic faculty, and registered nurse/CRNA/physician familiar with the applicant's professional expertise)