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Nurse Anesthesia

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Tuition USD 6,923 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,875 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 28 months
Deadline 2018-11-17
Delivery On-campus
Location Jonesboro, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Nurse Anesthesia at Arkansas State University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 28 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Nurse Anesthesia programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 28 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 6,923 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,875 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  5. Location: Jonesboro, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Nurse Anesthesia programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Basic Principles of Anesthesia I
  2. Anesthesia Pharmacology I
  3. Anesthesia Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology I
  4. Technology and Equipment for Nurse Anesthesia
  5. Advanced Chemistry and Physics related to Anesthesia
  6. Clinical Practicum I
  7. Advanced Principles of Anesthesia I, (Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Obstetrics)
  8. Anesthesia Pharmacology II
  9. Anesthesia Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology II
  10. Regional Anesthesia and Analgesia
  11. Clinical Practicum II

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

In order to be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  1. Successful admission to the Arkansas State University Graduate School
  2. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a NLNAC or CCNE accredited college or university.
  3. Current unrestricted/unencumbered (clear/active) license as a registered nurse in one of the states/compact states or one of the protectorates of the United States, with eligibility for Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi and Missouri R. N. license.
  4. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on undergraduate course work or 3.0 on the last 60 hours of undergraduate work on a 4.0 scale.
  5. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within 5 years of application demonstrating:
  • A combined verbal and quantitative score of 1000 preferred for tests taken prior to August 1, 2011.
  • A combined verbal and quantitative score of 300 preferred for tests taken on and after August 1, 2011.
  • An analytical writing section score.
  • A minimum of two full years of experience within the past three years as a registered nurse in an adult intensive critical-care setting during which time the applicant has had the opportunity to function as an independent decision maker, demonstrated advanced psychomotor skills, administered multiple infused medications, and used/interpreted advanced hemodynamic monitoring techniques.
  • Completion of a 3 credit hour graduate level Descriptive and Inferential Statistics course with a grade of A or B.
  • Three favorable evaluations/recommendations completed on the program\xc2\x92s recommendation forms from:
    1. Current clinical supervisor
    2. CRNA, Anesthesiologist or RN
    3. Academic faculty member familiar with your academic performance
  • Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification sent to the program two months prior to entrance into class.
  • Successful completion of interview process.
  • Computer technology experience.
  • CCRN or Cardiac Surgery Certification.

    • Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 6,923 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,875 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 6,923 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,875 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Arkansas State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

    About Arkansas State University

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    Arkansas State University

    Jonesboro, United States

    Arkansas State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....

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    Application Information
    • Application Deadline 2018-11-17
    • Start Date 2018-01-17
    • Language English
    • Duration 28 months
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