Direct Admissions to Nurse Anesthesia Program

DPnp04
Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:58:53 +0000

There is no way for an individual to directly apply to a nurse anesthesia program directly out of highschool. All Nurse Anesthesia programs require a Bachelor of Science in Nursing some consider individuals with Bachelors of science. However the time to get into a nurse anesthesia program after graduation from a BSN program varies. First I would advise you to take a look at http://www.aana.com/ this is the home website of the american association of nurse anesthetists. Some programs require a year of Acute care/ICU experience before individuals can apply to a program. Others may look at previous clinical experience in addition to clinical experience in school. Having a strong Science and Nursing GPA is always a plus. But also a statement of purpose for intend of study is just as strong. Some programs look at the whole student. Including the evidence based research done. For example Duke University states It is recommended, but not required, that applicants have one year of nursing experience. Nursing education has also added for those individuals choosing to be advanced practice nurses that a Doctor of Nursing Practice will be required by 2015. A clinical Doctorate for nurses it will widen practicing individuals on the nursing model by including more classes on theory, Residency to do some evidence based practice on an individuals specialty. For stronger healthcare professionals in the future.