Admissions
Nurse Anesthesia Department
The Nurse Anesthesia Department utilizes a rolling admission process, with interviews being conducted throughout the year.
Candidates who meet the admission criteria are invited for a personal interview with the program's admission committee.The criteria and personal interview will serve as the basis to accept/reject each candidate. Download the Nurse Anesthesia admissions criteria. (PDF)
Candidates will be notified of the committee's decision approximately two to four weeks after the interview. Candidates who are accepted into the program are eligible to take M.S.N. core courses prior to beginning the program full time.
Additionally, students who confirm a fulltime start date but cannot start the program can request a deferral of admission for one year. A request of deferral is granted only once and must be made in writing to the Chair of the Nurse Anesthesia Program.
Criteria |
MSN |
Post-Master's Certificate |
GPA |
A minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in both BSN and general science coursework. |
A minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in both BSN and general science coursework.
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GRE/MAT scores |
Acceptable GRE/MAT scores required and taken within five years of application. Waived for GPA 3.5 or higher and science GPA > 3.25. |
Not required. |
Transcripts |
Official transcripts from all previous educational institutions required. |
Official transcripts from all previous educational institutions required. |
References |
Three references required from the following who can attest to applicant's clinical knowledge, skill, and potential aptitude for graduate study: Nurse manager, Physician, or clinical supervisor, Clinical Educator, or professor.
References will not be accepted from colleagues or family members. |
Three references required from the following who can attest to applicant's clinical knowledge, skill, and potential aptitude for graduate study: Nurse manager, Physician, or clinical supervisor, Clinical Educator, or professor.
References will not be accepted from colleagues or family members. |
Curriculum vitae |
Required.
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Required.
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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 |
A minimum of two years recent full-time critical care experience with critically ill and unstable patients, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, ventilatory care and pharmacologic management is required for admission. Preferred areas include SICU (Surgical Intensive Care), MICU (Medical Intensive Care) CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care). PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) and a Level I Emergency/Trauma Unit are also acceptable.
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A minimum of two years recent full-time critical care experience with critically ill and unstable patients, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, ventilatory care and pharmacologic management is required for admission. Preferred areas include SICU (Surgical Intensive Care), MICU (Medical Intensive Care) CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care). PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) and a Level I Emergency/Trauma Unit are also acceptable.
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Interview |
Required. |
Required. |
Licensure |
Unencumbered licensed or eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. |
Unencumbered licensed or eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. |
Early Assurance Program
Current Drexel University undergraduate nursing students who demonstrate an exceptional academic and clinical aptitude and are interested in pursuing a career in nurse anesthesia may apply for the Early Assurance Program.
B.S.N.-to-M.S.N. Early Acceptance Assurance Program Criteria
Criteria |
NURSE ANESTHESIA |
Admission |
ACE: After third quarter.
Co-op: After third year, summer quarter at earliest. |
GPA |
ACE: GPA of 3.5 and/or top 30 percent of class. Science GPA of 3.25.
Co-op: GPA of 3.5 and/or top 30 percent of class. Science GPA of 3.25. |
GRE/MAT |
Waived. |
Curriculum vitae |
Required. |
Personal statement |
Describe educational accomplishments and future goals for graduate nurse anesthesia education. |
Interview |
Required with Nurse Anesthesia Admissions Committee. |
References |
ACE: Admission contingent on satisfactory review of three or four acute care clinical evaluations and two faculty references.
Co-op: Admission contingent on satisfactory review of three or four acute care clinical evaluations and two faculty references. |
R.N. license |
Students must graduate with B.S.N. and pass NCLEX. |
Work experience |
Minimum two years' full-time critical care experience and provide two non-peer references from individuals who can attest to clinical and professional abilities. |