Criteria

 MSN

Post-Masters Certificate

GPA

BSN required with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or above on all previous coursework

Minimum 3.0 or above on all previous coursework

GRE/MAT scores

Acceptable GRE/MAT scores required and taken within 5 years of application. A minimum score of 500 on each of the sub-tests (Verbal and Quantitative) and 4.0 or above on the Analytical. The GRE report must be sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions

Not required

Transcripts

Official transcripts from all previous educational institutions are required.

Official transcripts from all previous educational institutions are required.

References

Three references required from the following who can attest to the applicant’s clinical knowledge, skill, and potential aptitude for graduate study.

• Colleague
• Supervisor
• MD or Nursing instructor

Three references required from colleagues or supervisors who can attest to the applicant’s clinical knowledge, skill, and potential aptitude for graduate study.

• Colleague
• Supervisor
• MD or Nursing instructor

Curriculum Vitae

Required

Required

Personal statement

Describe past professional and educational accomplishments and future goals for graduate nurse anesthesia education

Describe past professional and educational accomplishments and future goals for graduate nurse anesthesia education

Previous Work Experience

Minimum two years recent full time critical care experience that provide the applicant with the ability to assess and manage critically ill patients with varying levels of acuity.

Minimum two years recent full time critical care experience that provide the applicant with the ability to assess and manage critically ill patients with varying levels of acuity.

Interview

Required

Required

Licensure

Licensed or eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in Pennsylvania

Licensed or eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in Pennsylvania

The Nurse Anesthesia admissions committee will review each application and an interview will be required.  The Nurse Anesthesia admissions committee makes a recommendation to accept or deny the applicant.