Criteria |
MSN |
Post-Masters Certificate |
| Admissions Application |
Graduate Admissions Application |
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
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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
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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 |
| Process: |
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. |
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