University of New England

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S. - Nurse Anesthesia

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The School of Nurse Anesthesia offers a 27 month Masters program of didactic education and clinical training of the highest quality to a select group of graduate-level registered nurses in order to satisfy the growing societal need for competent Nurse Anesthetists.

Accreditation:

The University of New England is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and The School of Nurse Anesthesia is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Post-secondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.

Eligibility Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited baccalaureate or higher degree generic program in nursing or from an accredited associate degree/diploma program in nursing and completion of a baccalaureate degree in another field.
Proof of current licensure as a registered nurse in your own state is required at the time of application. Upon acceptance into the program, licensure in the state where clinical experience is obtained will be required.
Grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better preferred, especially in the sciences and professional courses.
Applicants are required to have a minimum of one year's experience as a registered nurse in a critical care area prior to applying to the program.
Successful completion of an organic chemistry or biochemistry course within the last five years.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification.
Successful completion of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).

# of Credits Required:

54

International Student Requirements:

Applicants from outside the United States should submit their applications together with a financial affidavit and TOFFEL scores (if their primary language is not English) at and early date because additional time is required to process these applications. Minimum TOFFEL scores required for the University of New England: Paper based-550; computer based-213; internet based-79.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

1050 USD

Tuition In-State Full Time:

37895 USD

Tuition Out of State Full Time:

37895 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities II

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999