MSN- Anesthesia Additional Information
The Master's of Science in Nursing- nurse anesthesia program is an 83-credit, 28-month program divided into an academic phase and a clinical phase. The first phase of the program is designed to introduce students to the basic theoretical knowledge and skills necessary for advanced nursing practice in nurse anesthesia. The second phase focuses on the clinical component, which is comprised of both general and regional anesthesia techniques.
Extensive clinical sites incorporate the graduate registered nurse anesthetist into the clinical management of the pediatric, obstetric, trauma, vascular, GI, GU, open heart, ENT, organ transplant, neurological and general surgical anesthesia. Multiple local primary sites give the student exposure to numerous practitioners with different backgrounds. We also offer elective clinical rotations which permit the student registered nurse anesthetist to increase her/his depth and breadth of anesthetic areas in which they have a special interest including shock-trauma, rural CRNA based practices, OB, and open heart. We do not compete with anesthesiology residents at our primary sites. ODU provides the student with the academic scientific basis and clinical skills required to provide quality anesthesia care. Clinical instruction is provided by both CRNA's and anesthesiologists. Our graduates far surpass the number of cases required by the Council on Accreditation.
The Program was established in 1995 upon the merger of local hospital programs. Nurse Anesthesia is one of several graduate roles within the Master of Science in Nursing Program at Old Dominion University. Duration of the role is 28 months with a didactic phase and a clinical phase. Upon successful completion of the role, a Master of Science in Nursing Degree (MSN) is awarded and the student is eligible to take the National Certification Examination. Passage of this examination allows the graduate to assume the title of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and a role as an advanced practice nurse. Clinical education is performed at various hospitals and ambulatory care centers locally as well as distantly providing a rich clinical experience.
Primary Clinical Sites:
Secondary Enrichment Sites:Mandatory
Elective Enrichment Sites
Accreditation
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredits ODU.
The School of Nursing is accredited by the CCNE.
The Program is fully accredited by the Council Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
Tuition and Fees
The University Graduate Rates apply:
Students can apply for in state rates after their first year of the program.
TUITION:
The University Graduate Rates apply:
Students can apply for in state rates after their first year of the program.
FEES/ADDITIONAL COSTS
- $30.00 - ODU admissions application fee
- $1500.00 - Non-refundable place-keeping fee upon notice of acceptance
- $10.00 - Name Badge
- $700.00 - Equipment/Materials
- $100.00 - AANA Associate Membership Fee
- $2000.00 Textbooks (Year 1)
- FEES AND TUITION ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Minimum requirements for entry into Graduate Nurse Anesthesia Program:
- Baccalaureate degree in a related science, Nursing preferred
- Current Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Virginia
- Cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (preferred)
- Organic Chemistry, lab is not required
- Statistics
- Graduate Record Examination(GRE) within 5 years of application
- A minimum of one year of acute care nursing in the last 2 years
- A personal interview with the interview committee
- Three professional references, One must be from an immediate supervisor with a contact number included
TIME COMMITMENTS
Students' committed time includes class time, class preparation, and clinical time. The Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education recommends that student time commitment should represent a reasonable commitment for obtaining education objectives and should not, in effect, exploit students.
Student Employment
The program does not encourage or recommend employment; students may be employed during their enrollment with the Nurse Anesthesia Program as long as there is NO CONFLICT in time between employment and Program responsibilities. RNs MAY NOT be employed to practice anesthesia. RNs MAY NOT work the shift prior to anesthesia committed time during the clinical phase of the Program. Faculty reserves the right to prohibit employment if clinical/or didactic educational responsibilities are not met.
Student Health Services
The School of Nursing requires all students to carry some form of personal health insurance. Such insurance can be purchased throughout the Office of Student Affairs after enrollment to the University.
In addition, The Student Health Center hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday with evening hours on Tuesday and Thursday form 5:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. The center is located on the South Mall of Webb Center, first floor. (757) 683- 3132.
Housing and Transportation
Housing and transportation are the student's responsibility. The Old Dominion University Office of University Housing can provide information on dormitory housing. Limited public transportation is available.
Graduation criteria
Requirements for graduation from the University include satisfactory completion of:
- All case and course requirements
- Professional papers or research projects
- All written and oral examinations
- All financial obligations
- Comprehensive Examinations or thesis
Contact ODU Nurse Anesthesia Program at:
| Email: |
nurseanesthesia@odu.edu |
| Telephone: |
(757) 683-5068, 1-800-572-2762 |
| Address: |
Old Dominion University
School of Nursing
Nurse Anesthesia Program
3123 Technology Building
Norfolk, Virginia 23529-0500 |
