Nurse Anesthesia

Admission Requirements:

Must meet University Admission and English Proficiency requirements, as well as requirements for admission to the major and requirements listed in the introductory portion of the college catalog section.

• 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.
• Competitive score (performance score at or above the 50th percentile on each of the three sub tests) on Graduate Record Examination (GRE), taken within five years of application
• Current unencumbered license as a registered nurse and/or advanced practice nurse in the United States upon matriculation. Current license as a registered nurse and/or advanced practice nurse in the state of Florida, or a compact multi-state license allowing practice in the state of Florida, before the first clinical course.
• Three letters of recommendation, indicating potential for graduate study, from persons who can attest to the applicant’s academic ability, clinical competence, and commitment. The Nurse Anesthesia Major requires one letter from each of the following: current nursing supervisor, CRNA or physician anesthesiologist, current or prior nursing faculty.
• Personal statement of goals
• Current resume or curriculum vitae
• A minimum of two current years of experience as an RN in an aggressive adult and/or pediatric Intensive Care Unit (ICU) must be completed prior to matriculation into the program.
• Current Basic Life support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are required.
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Certification is highly recommended.
  
  “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, and Pediatric 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), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life support (PALS) Certifications must be maintained while in program.
• A personal interview with the CRNA Program Panel is required
• Statement of good physical, mental and emotional health to be verbally provided during interview.

Curriculum Requirements:

The D.N.P. in Nurse Anesthesia requires completion of the credit hours required by the major. Sequencing of courses is particularly important and academic advisors work with students to design full‐time program plans in the major. The classes contain the principles and practices in all applications of anesthesia. The Nurse Anesthesia major 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 Hours - 94 Credit Hours Post-bachelors

• Shared Core Requirements - 15 Credit Hours
• Additional Required Courses - 74 Credit Hours
• Practicum - 1 Credit Hour
• Doctoral Project - 4 Credit Hours

Total Cost :

Florida Resident: $23446

Out-of-State Resident: $34360