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Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Administered Anesthesia (MSN)
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Program Overview
The MSN - Nurse Administered Anesthesia program is offered jointly by Bradley University and Decatur Memorial Hospital. Courses provide students with a strong knowledge base in anesthesia principles and the physical sciences. The internship is designed to develop the expertise required for independent practice. Graduates will be eligible to write the nurse anesthesia certification examination. The program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
Program Requirements
The MSN - Nurse Administered Anesthesia program requires 48 semester hours. Students complete the program in 33 months. The first year is spent at Bradley University. For the remainder of the program, students are on-site at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Please see the Decatur Memorial Hospital web site for a complete list of program requirements.
Faculty Research Interests
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Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the admission requirements of the Graduate School, individuals seeking admission to the MSN - Nurse Administered Anesthesia program should also have completed an NLN accredited BSN program, have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0/4.0, and completed the following undergraduate courses with a grade of "C" or better: health assessment, nursing research, inferential statistics, inorganic chemistry, and organic chemistry. Applicants should also have a minimum of one year adult ICU experience. Current and ongoing ICU experience is expected.
Along with the application materials required by the Graduate School for all applicants, individuals seeking admission to the MSN - Nurse Administered Anesthesia program should submit the following:
- Resume
- Statement describing your purpose for pursuing a graduate level education in nurse anesthesia
- Three letters of recommendation: one from a BSN faculty member, one from your current ICU nursing supervisor, and one from a professional nursing associate
- Official scores from the GRE General Test or the Millers Analogies Test (MAT)
- A copy of your Illinois registered nurse licensure
- A copy of your current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
- A copy of your current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) or CPR certification
- A copy of your current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
Department Contact Information
Graduate Program Coordinator/Department Chair
Dr. Fran Armmer, (309) 677-2528, faa@bradley.edu
Graduate Advisor
Dr. Peggy Flannigan, (309) 677-2568, pnflan@bradley.edu
Department Secretary
Marilyn Miller, (309) 677-2530, mmiller@bradley.edu