Missouri State University CRNA School
Missouri State University School of Anesthesia c/o Biomedical Sciences Department 901 S. National Ave. Springfield, MO 65897
Contact Information:
Phone:417-836-5039
Email: shelleehaik@missouristate.edu
Url: Website
Monika Feeney
Program Summary:
This program provides a Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia in conjunction with Mercy HealthSystem. The Missouri State School of Nurse Anesthesia is a competitive program that prepares you for a career as a nurse anesthetist. The Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia program is in the Biomedical Sciences Department at Missouri State University. After you complete this program you are able to work in several career settings including hospitals and medical centers. You learn from physicians and nurse anesthetists who educate you and supervise your clinical training.” (Missouri State University CRNA School)
Program created: 1952 Ranking: 2.3 out of 5.0 Class size: 14 National Certification Exam (NCE) 1st Time Pass Rate: 98% (average)
- License: A bachelor’s degree in an area of life sciences, nursing, or chemistry from an accredited institution in the U.S. or equivalent training in a foreign university. Current licensure as a registered nurse in the U.S.
- Work Experience: A minimum of one year experience in an acute care setting is required; preferences may be given to applicants with more experience. Contact the clinical program director regarding questions about appropriate nursing experience Accepted: ICU, SICU, MICU or Neurotrauma ICU Not Accepted: not listed on website
- GPA: A minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale for the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work. Emphasis will be placed on science courses
- GRE: Submission of official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores taken no earlier than five years prior to application with a preferred minimum score of 153 in Verbal Reasoning, 150 in Quantitative Reasoning, and 3.5 in Analytical Writing
- Certifications: ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) BLS (Basic Life Support) CCRN (strongly recommended)
Prerequisites:
norganic chemistry (4 hrs) Organic chemistry (4 hrs) Microbiology Human anatomy Human physiology Genetics (strongly recommended)
Interview:The Missouri State CRNA school interview is with faculty, and a current student who will ask you questions are to meant to get to know you. Very few if any clinical questions are asked. You won’t have to worry about taking a written test. You will either be scheduled for morning or afternoon interview, the opposite time is a tour of the University, Library, Student Union, Financial Aid, SIM Lab, Skills Lab, Classroom etc. This is an all day event.
CRNA Program Setup: Classes Start:January
Duration:3 years
Curriculum:Integrated
Clinical Sites:Approximately 4 clinical affiliates.
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