The Nurse Anesthesia Program is a university-based program leading to a Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) degree with amajor in Nurse Anesthesia.It is the only university-based nurse anesthesia program leading to aM.S.N. in Southwest Florida.
Program Accreditation
The Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (One Dupont Circle, NW, Washington, DC 20036-1120; telephone (202)-887-6791. The program's next accreditation review by the CCNE is scheduled for spring 2009. The Nurse Anesthesia Program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), 222 S. Prospect Ave., Suite 304, Park Ridge, IL 60068-4010; telephone (847)-692-7050. The program's next accreditation review by the COA is scheduled for May 2010.
Program Admission Requirements
Submit a FGCU graduate application and satisfy all applicable university admission requirements.
Provide an official academic transcript showing the award of a BSN or BS degree in a related field of science.
Provide Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores, taken within last 5 years, with minimum combined score of 1000 on verbal and quantitative sections. Analytical score must also be reported.
Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Complete the following with a grade of C or above:
Statistics course.
Health assessment course.
Two chemistry courses, one with a laboratory component.
Provide evidence of current and unrestricted registration as a registered nurse with eligibility for Florida RN licensure.
Provide evidence of a minimum one year current practice experience as a registered nurse (must be in acute care setting for Nurse Anesthesia).
Submit a current resume and statement of career goals.
Three references, one from the applicant's supervisor, one from the applicant's academic faculty, and one from a registered nurse, CRNA, or physician familiar with the applicant's professional expertise. The linked applications are .PDF files.
Students who have matriculated at another nurse anesthesia program must submit transcripts and a letter from their Program Administrator along with other supporting documents. ACLS, BLS, and PALS are not required for application to the program but are required to have been completed before the student begins the program. All students must maintain current RN licensure, ACLS, BLS, and PALS while in the program. All student must complete level one and two background checks prior to admission. Additionally, further background checks and a pre-matriculation drug screening will be required. Details on these procedures will be given after applicants are interviewed and conditionally accepted.
Program Requirements
Required Courses in the Major (79 hrs)
NGR 5431C Clinical Practicum I (1)
NGR 5432C Clinical Practicum II (1)
NGR 5433C Clinical Practicum III (6)
NGR 5434C Clinical Practicum IV (6)
NGR 5435C Clinical Practicum V (6)
NGR 5436C Clinical Practicum VI (6)
NGR 5437C Clinical Practicum VII (6)
NGR 6002C Health Appraisal and Interpretation (4)
NGR 6140 Pathophysiology I (2)
NGR 6144 Pathophysiology II (2)
NGR 6143 Adv. Anatomy, Physiology & Pathophysiology IV (1)
NGR 6149 Adv. Anatomy, Physiology & Pathophysiology III (1)
NGR 6156 Adv. Anatomy & Physiology I (2)
NGR 6165 Adv. Anatomy & Physiology II (2)
NGR 6400 Chemistry & Physics in Nurse Anesthesia (2)
NGR 6405 Adv. Principles of Anesthesia II (3)
NGR 6410 Perioperative Technology (1)
NGR 6420 Basic Principles of Anesthesia (3)
NGR 6421 Adv. Principles of Anesthesia I (3)
NGR 6460 Pharmacology I (3)
NGR 6461 Pharmacology II (3)
NGR 6491 Synthesis Seminar (3)
NGR 6740 Concepts & Roles in Advanced Nursing (3)
NGR 6811 Scholarly Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice (3)
NGR 6894 Global Trends & Practice Perspectives (3)
NGR 6949 Clinical Correlation Conf. (3)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED: 79 HRS
Additional Graduation Requirements
Apply for graduation by deadline indicated in the university calendar.
Progression Requirements
Maintain an overall academic GPA of at least a 3.0 in all course work attempted in the master's program. A grade of less than B in more than one course will result in dismissal.
