Master of Science Degree in Nurse Anesthesia

Purpose

The purpose of the nurse anesthesia program is to prepare the registered nurse for advanced clinical practice in the field of anesthesia as a certified registered nurse anesthetist. The graduates of this program receive a Master of Science Degree in Nurse Anesthesia. Upon successful completion, the student will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination offered by the Council on Certification for Nurse Anesthetists (CCNA).

Enrollment

 Applicants to the Master of Science in Anesthesia Program in the School of Nursing must complete the Application for Admission to the Graduate Program. Classes are accepted once each year, and applications are due on or before January 15 for the August class. Enrollment is limited and admission is via a competitive selection process.

Length of Program

The program is a 28 month continuous program with no semester breaks. There is no provision for part-time study.  

Application Procedure

 Contact the Office of Admissions at 225-768-1700. Admission requirements are available in the application packet. Application materials are also available at www.ololcollege.edu/Admissions_Graduate_ANES.html.

Tuition

Refer to the Published Tuition and Fee Schedule, available in the application packet and online.

 

Financial Assistance Our Lady of the Lake College has financial aid counselors available to assist students with the financial aid process. All students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.

 

Transferability Transfer credit for graduate courses from other institutions will be accepted according to Graduate Council policy. Students may be allowed to transfer up to six credit hours to be used toward the Master of Science in  Nurse Anesthesia  degree.

 

Accreditation

Our Lady of the Lake College Nurse Anesthesia Program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), 222 S. Prospect Ave., Suite 304, Park Ridge, IL  60068-4010.  Our Lady of the Lake College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, (494) 679-4501 to award Master, Associate, and Bachelor degrees. Our Lady of the Lake College is accredited for  its masters program by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 61 Broadway, 33^rd Floor, New York City, NY 10006.

 

Minimum Admission Requirements

The following are required to be considered as an applicant to the nurse anesthesia program:

 

1.    Current, unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse.

2.    Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing at the registered nurse level.

3.    Baccalaureate of science degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.

4.    Minimum of 1 year full-time (2 years preferred) experience as an R.N. in an adult critical care unit.

5.    Academic preparedness for advanced sciences and clinical skills.

6.    Graduate Record Examination (GRE) within last 5 years.

7.    An undergraduate or graduate chemistry course.

8.    Completion of applications requirements as stated in application instructions

9.    Students with English as a second must adhere to OLOL College ESL policy.

10.  Current CPR, ACLS, PALS certification.

11.  CCRN recognition is encouraged and required if applicant re-applies to the program.

12.  Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of 3.0.