Nurse Anesthesia, Master of Science in (M.S.N.A.)
Degree: M.S.N.A.	Semester(s) of entry: Fall only	Deadline dates: Applications received by Nov 1 given priority consideration	Test requirements: GRE
Special requirements: Contact department for specific admission requirements

The overall objective of the Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia program is to prepare graduates who have acquired knowledge, skills and competencies in patient safety, perianesthetic management, critical thinking and communication to fulfill their professional responsibility as certified registered nurse anesthetists.

Upon completion of the program, the graduate will:

Plan, organize, deliver and evaluate safe anesthesia care
Design, implement and evaluate perianesthetic care
Incorporate critical thinking into ongoing professional practice
Evaluate the postoperative course of a patient.
Assimilate into practice effective and culturally competent written, verbal and nonverbal communication with patients and families, other individuals involved in patient care and the public
Assume responsibility for professional behavior

Accreditation

The nurse anesthesia program is fully accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. Graduates are eligible to take the examination for certification conducted by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists.