Location:

Rochester, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Nurse Anesthetist

Program Overview

Program Description:

The plan of study for the Nurse Anesthesia (NA) program prepares nurses as specialists in anesthesia care. As advanced practice registered nurses, CRNAs practice with a high degree of autonomy and professional respect. Nursing courses and clinical internships provide the opportunity for students to gain experience in nurse anesthesia practice in all specialty areas. Students study physiology, pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology and gross anatomical dissection in cognate courses. The graduate applies nursing theory, principles of nurse anesthesia practice and research in the delivery of anesthesia care. After 28 months of full-time study, nurse anesthesia graduates are prepared to take the certification examination offered by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists Master’s program objectives Building on the foundation of the undergraduate program, the master’s program will prepare the graduate student for advancement in nursing practice. The Master’s graduate will: Integrate theories and research findings from nursing and the related sciences to translate evidence into practice. Integrate professional practice standards and guidelines in the provision of nursing practice in the student’s specialty area. Demonstrate the foundational competencies necessary for successful completion of the certification examination in the student’s specialty area. Demonstrate the foundational competencies necessary for continued study at the doctoral level.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

The Master of Science in Nursing degree program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. In addition, the Nurse Anesthesia program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. Oakland University is accredited as a doctoral degree-granting institution by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

Online Application, Official transcripts, Two official and original Recommendation for Graduate Admission forms, Proof of English language proficiency, Two School of Nursing Supplemental Application forms, Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) results for those applicants whose undergraduate GPA’s are less than 3.5, Professional Goal statement of 500 to 1,000 words, Individual interview with School of Nursing faculty, Proof of BLS and ACLS certification, Applicants must be eligible for a current Registered Nurse license in their state of practice, must have completed an undergraduate physical assessment course, Undergraduate physiology and pathophysiology courses must be within seven years of applying to the program, A minimum of one year of critical care clinical experience as an R.N. is required, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience must have occurred within two years of the application deadline.

International Requirements:

International applicants requiring an I-20 for a visa must also submit additional documents, including an International Student Supplemental Application, financial documents, transcript evaluations, and proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB).